Posted on 23/04/2013 | Latest News

We’ve all heard of health and safety policies.

Many of us simply look at them as another piece of corporate literature that we must adhere to. But in reality, policies like these are essential to a successful business, be it big or small.

Here are seven reasons every small business needs a health and safety policy.

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An organised office is a productive office.

We’ve commented upon this before. But for some, creating an office that is organised in the first place isn’t as straightforward as perhaps it should be.

In reality, there are hundreds of things you can do to create a well organised office.

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When it comes to health and safety in the workplace, it’s always best to err on the side of caution. There are too many things that can (and will) go wrong to risk facing the wrath of an inspector sent in to find out exactly why something did go wrong.

If you’re a small business and you’re looking to avoid suffering penalties for breaching health and safety regulations, here are some things to keep in mind.

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In business, communication is everything.

Regardless of what industry or sector you work in, communicating with others is essential to being successful.

Whether you have to talk to customers, clients, contractors, colleagues, partners, the general public, or anybody else, saying the right thing in the right way can make all the difference.

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Posted on 28/03/2013 | Latest News

Going back to school, college or university, means it’s time to buy paper, printer ink, pens, pencils, post it notes, files, folders, notepads, planners and more.

Mintprice.com compares the prices on over 20,000 stationery items, every day to help you save time and money. So now you can buy online at trade prices, rather than spending a fortune at Tesco or WHSmith!

Please forward or tweet this page to your friends, so they can save as well!

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Posted on 27/03/2013 | Latest News

Absolutely! There’s no doubt about it.

When entering an office that looks more like a rubbish dump, it’s impossible not to let your shoulders slump, even just a little.

When that important file eludes you thanks to the abundance of unfiled paperwork floating around a slew of desks, it’s impossible not to let out a sign of frustration.

And when you stub your toe on a dislodged filing cabinet, it’s only natural to want to let out a four letter tirade.

Basically, a disorganised office is a disaster waiting to happen.

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Did you know an organised office can greatly increase productivity in the workplace?

It’s true. Simple measures like filing paperwork in the correct place, keeping track of stationery levels, and ensuring that all electronic records are backed up can lead to improved efficiency and productivity. And as we know, a productive workforce will in turn generate a productive (and successful) company.

How can organising an office have such an impact?

We’re glad you asked.

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Posted on 25/03/2013 | Latest News

There are some people in this world that will delight in telling you that an untidy office is a happy office. These same people will be quick to point out that they work ‘brilliantly’ when the office walls are falling around them. Don’t believe them for a second!

Without a shadow of a doubt, an organised office is an office destined for success. To prove it, we’ve compiled a list of 15 benefits that accompany a clean and tidy office.

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Before we even attempt to get to the bottom of this debate, we need to make a clear distinction between ‘tidy desk policy’ and ‘clear desk policy’.

The ‘clear desk policy’ governs that a work desk should be empty of all paperwork, stationery and pretty much any other paraphernalia at the end of the work day.

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Posted on 24/03/2013 | Latest News

The “favourites” option is a great feature at Mintprice.com which is often overlooked.

Setting up your “favourites” will give you the following benefits:

1. Save time – it’s easy to find the products that you usually order

2. Avoid mistakes – ordering the wrong item wastes time and money

3. Improve control – you can ensure that your staff order “approved items”

4. Save money – by ordering the best value products every time

If you’re not sure how to set up your own “favourites”, here’s a quick guide: Read more of this post –>