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Must-have office supplies for productivity

Having the right office supplies on hand can help avert issues and increase employee productivity. These ‘must have’ supplies are more than just pen and paper. Keeping these items on hand can help us out of the unusual binds we may face in our day to day work. Some of these may be obvious, but others will be less likely, yet all are important to make sure we are ready for anything.

Here are some great ideas to fully outfit our office supply closet.

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There are times when regular markers just do not work, and that is where this pack of fabric paint will come in handy. This Crafts 4 All paint set comes with 24 permanent colors. The paint will work on cloth, shoes, canvas, wood, and paper. Whether it is just keeping count of things or adding on invoice numbers, there may be times when we encounter surfaces that do not take standard markers. When that is the case we will be glad to have this set. Also works great to personalize those company t-shirts.
We need to keep it together and this Tape King clear packing tape will hold with a strong grip with its 2.7 mil thickness. There are 60 yards per roll which will last for a long time. Although packing tape is something we might have on hand, making sure there is enough and making sure we have some that is more sturdy, can go a long way in preventing shipping and packing issues.
Having these Wundermax padfolios available for all our employees is a great way to keep things organized and have a secure space for our workers to take notes. There are a number of reasons why it is not always best to keep track of things electronically. Being able to express ourselves on paper is important for sharing ideas in a simple and straight forward manner. Plus, these pads will never run out of battery so they will be there when we need them. These come with a zipper to keep loose sheets in place.
When our business accepts cash, we need to ensure those dollar bills are the real thing and not some counterfeit. This is especially true of larger denomination bills which are more likely the target of counterfeiters. Having plenty of these pens available for staff will keep things safe and secure. We can stop a problem before it becomes a banking headache.
These novel decals are a great way to celebrate the homes of our employees and our visitors. We all seem to love our home town. Having a way to celebrate where we all come from can increase employee moral and satisfaction. These stickers will cling to flat surfaces and they are bright and attractive.

Now we can totally outfit our office supply shelves for every eventuality. This can give us peace of mind and go a long way to heading off potential trouble as well as improving productivity.

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