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Essential Pieces of Stationery for the Office
A fully-stocked stationery cupboard supports productivity by streamlining processes and minimising disruptions. Nobody wants to be the person that doesn’t replace the printer paper once it runs out – trust us, we’ve done the study!
As a trusted supplier of a comprehensive range of stationery, where better to look for all the essential stationery for the office than Cartridge People? We have a full range of stationery products and accessories available. And we know what stationery your business needs for day-to-day operations.
Simply scroll down to check out our advice or download our printable checklist to make sure you’ve got all the office essentials covered.
- Pens & Pencils
- Notepads
- Presentation Ring Binders
- Envelopes
- Compliment Slips
- Duplicate Invoice Books
- Visitor Books
- Photo Paper
- Calendars
- Sticky Notes
10 Pieces of Essential Stationery for the Office
1. Pens & Pencils
The ultimate office essentials, pens and pencils are used for permanent and non-permanent notetaking respectively – from sketches and ideas, to signing on the dotted line. Whether it’s fountain pens or mechanical pencils, writing instruments are a must-have for every office.
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2. Notepads
But what is a pen or pencil without something to write on? Another everyday essential stationery item, you’ll need notepads for jotting down ideas at work in meetings or noting important information when training. Studies have consistently shown that writing by hand is better for memory retention compared to typing, making handwritten notes and memos far better for engagement.
Office managers looking to buy in bulk will benefit from purchasing multipacks. Choose the size (A4, A5 or small pocket-size) and design (casebound vs wire bound e.g.) that works best for your business.
3. Presentation Ring Binders
Does your business often present to / meet with external clients? Presentation ring binders are ideal for presenting physical proposals, reports and projects to relevant stakeholders. Your clients and reports value the tactile nature of physical documents, and will appreciate the effort you took in printing and presenting your work in such a way.
A range of spine sizes and capacities allow you to maintain a professional appearance when presenting, no matter the scope of the project!
4. Envelopes
Next up in our list of essential office stationery is envelopes! Helping to keep internal and external correspondence confidential, you can choose windowed and windowless envelopes in a wide range of sizes. If you prefer the latter, printing your own labels is a great cost-cutting option – and will make you a hero to your admin staff. Learn how to print labels with our helpful guide.
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5. Compliment Slips
Add that personal touch when sending correspondence by creating your own personalised compliment slip template. This template may include contact details for follow-ups and your company logo to keep your business front of mind.
Either print on copy paper or cardstock, depending on the required thickness of your compliment slips. Need advice for printing on card? Follow our step-by-step guide.
6. Duplicate Invoice Books
A business essential, duplicate books allow you to provide accurate records for invoices, orders, deliveries and receipts. Creating instant copies, duplicate books are available in a range of sizes.
7. Visitor Books
If your office welcomes external visitors, then a visitor book is essential as it allows you to maintain an organised and professional log of everyone who enters and exits the building. Place it front and centre in your reception area if you have one.
Not only does this provide added peace of mind and security, it helps to keep an audit trail.
8. Photo Paper
No successful business exists in a vacuum; at some point you’ll need to advertise to potential customers and clients. Leaflets and flyers are a great way to do so as they’re relatively inexpensive to produce. You’ll need photo paper to produce these.
Don’t forget to include your company’s logo, branding, website and social media handles, so recipients can instantly recognise you and get in touch if they’re interested.
9. Calendars
Even the smallest of businesses have a lot of moving parts. Calendars help you keep track of important dates and deadlines and are available in lots of different formats including month-to-view, week-to-view and year-to-view. Having a physical calendar, as opposed to a web calendar, is ideal for company-wide meetings and office-specific updates.
10. Sticky Notes
The humble sticky note, while small, can have a big impact on your business. Sticky notes allow staff to note down quick reminders, make informal to-do lists, or highlight important pages of printed documents. Available in a wide range of bright colours, multipacks are great for keeping the entire office stocked up!
Essential Stationery for Your Business From Cartridge People
That’s covered all the main types of office and stationery supplies your office will need. Explore our full range of office supplies for an affordable way to make sure your workplace runs smoothly!
As well as stationery, Cartridge People sells a wide range of printer and toner products, including HP 305 and 304 ink, ink for DeskJet printers and much more.
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