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Mark Etinger
An office – home or work – needs certain items. Of course, depending on what and where you do what you do, you may need more of one thing than another, but in narrowing down this list we took the most basic work activities into account. These are staples (no intended pun) that no office can be without. So read on for a list of your top 10 business office supplies. 1. Computer: I can't even imagine what work must have been like thirty years ago. People must have used – gasp – typewriters! Today internet access on your phone is fairly common but that doesn't mean you can do without a full functioning computer. Even an iPad lacks the power and capability of a tabletop PC. 2. Printer: A printer is a great tool. Many come with other business office supplies functions such as scanning, copying or faxing. They are expensive, but you can almost certainly find a deal at a seller of wholesale office supplies. 3. Phone: Maybe you use your cell, or maybe you have a hosted PBX system, but a phone is a must. Communication is crucial to any relationship, especially a business one, and without a direct line to you, your customers and colleagues will be out of the loop, which means your profits will too. 4. Paper: Most discount office supplies include a large pad of legal paper, or white printer paper. Either way, you will likely need to write down a note or two at work. Even if it's a post it note, you will need something that you can easily transport and hold. 5. Pens: What are you going to do with paper if you don't have pens? Depending on your preference, you may like a nicer ink flow and want to invest in a higher end pen, or you may not care at all, and go for value with Bic pens. 6. Pencils: Just in case you make a mistake, these are great alternatives to the above because they have erasers and blot out writing mistakes more easily and attractively than white out over ink. 7. Stapler: Great for attaching and organizing, a stapler is essential if you're dealing with paper on a regular basis. Don't forget staples. 8. Microwave: Chances are you eat lunch, and unless you go out every day, you'll probably need something to heat up last night's leftovers. A microwave is a great invention, and it helps you take some time away from your desk to mentally process the work you've done all morning. 9. Rubber bands: You never know when these might come in handy. 10. Envelopes and Stamps: Although most communication is done by e-mail, snail mail still has a place in this world. Formal documents must be sent this way, so it's good to be prepared. These ten tools should keep your business up and running, or at least help you get it off the ground.
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