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If you're looking to buy American made products, we've got more than 10,000 office products for you to choose from. Desks, chairs, binders, folders, envelopes, time clocks and much, much more. Visit our Made in America Office Products page to start shopping! |
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Written by bherman
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We're happy to announce that we've kicked off our first Technology Sale, sponsored by Kensington. You can find our best prices of the year on quality tech accessories from Kensington, including keyboards, mice, laptop accessories, foot and backrests, copyholders, privacy filters and more! Kensington, whose philosphy is "smart made simple" was founded in 1981. They are the worldwide leader in laptop security and laptop portable power solutions. Kensington delivers technology accessories that make your digital experiences more enjoyable at work, at home and on the go. Visit our Kensington Mouse, Keyboard and more department to start saving. But hurry, the sale ends July 31st. |
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Now thru August 31st, we've got some of the summer's hottest prices on Fellowes paper shredders, binding machines and laminators. Fellowes' line of Powershred shredders is the most popular choice for offices across the US. Their new binding machines offer a better way to bind, delivering maximum results with minimual effort. And the new line of Fellowes laminators offer innovative design and superior results. Stop by our Fellowes Office Products department to start saving! |
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Written by bherman
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This guide is intended to provide practical advice on what to consider when selecting and ordering office furniture. It walks you through a process of assessing the needs of your business, and then translating those needs into furniture that works for you.
Table of Contents
Step 1 » Basic Considerations
Step 2 » Desktop Design
Step 3 » Pick Out Your Seat
Step 4 » On File
Step 5 » Divide and Conquer
Step 1: Basic Considerations Research says that office furniture purchases for most small and mid-sized businesses are handled “part time” by someone who has many other responsibilities. This means that most purchases are made by a person who is not an expert at ordering office furniture. However, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines, the products you buy will keep your employees productive and will last for years to come. Some basic questions to get started are listed below, along with some guidance on what to consider for each question. A checklist at the end of this guide provides a place for you to convert these answers into the furniture you need. Frequently Asked Questions
1 » What space or spaces am I trying to furnish? What type of furniture will best meet the needs for each of these spaces? These spaces generally fall into one of several common categories, and there is furniture designed to meet the needs of each.
* Reception area or lobby
* Conference room
* Private office
* Break room or cafeteria
* Records area (for keeping files)
* Group work or attached work area environment (office space cubes)
* Specialty/Other – lab area, call center, etc.
2 » How many employees will be using the furniture and how much space am I trying to fill? This will obviously affect how much furniture you have to purchase. Be sure to provide adequate working space for each employee – they are most efficient and productive when they have room to get their jobs done.
3 » Are there any special needs for the employee user groups or their environment? For example, some user groups may spend several hours a day at the workplace, making chair comfort a key consideration. There may be shared workspace, making the adjustability of seating necessary to accommodate multiple employees. Consider how much time employees spend working together on projects. This means buying furniture that promotes easy communication and collaboration. Finally, are there any work place regulatory or compliance considerations such as privacy (HIPAA), cleanliness (LEED), or environmental (“green”)?
4 » What furniture do I have today? Do I need to match what I have in the office now, or does the space I’m trying to furnish let me create a new look? The variety of choices today makes it easier to buy new products that match your existing furniture, or at least coordinate with it. When looking at new purchases, however, you should ask what future upgrade or coordinating products exist.
5 What image do I need to portray? Often, this question has two components.
a. What image does my company need to convey? For example, a law office may wish to convey professionalism and success. A physician’s office space may need to show a clean yet comforting atmosphere. Your atmosphere can be influenced by the design of the furniture you choose, but also by the colors, fabrics and finishes you select.
b. What image does the user of the furniture need to convey? Am I furnishing executive space that perhaps requires richer textures and fabrics, or am I furnishing engineering space which needs to emphasize comfort and functionality?
6 What is the budget? Often, this can be computed by employee or employee space.
7 What are the growth prospects for the business? Do I need to select products that can be easily expanded?
8 What resources do I feel most comfortable using during the purchase process? Do I feel confident in using online sources for information and purchase, or would I rather use the services of a dealer who can help me with space design and product selection? Research shows that 84% of office furniture buyers research manufacturers and products online before purchasing.
1 » Look for versatility
Buy furniture that can be moved and reconfigured easily, and that you can adjust as new needs arise. This will give you the flexibility to change your floor plan, plus integrate new pieces into existing furniture arrangements.
2 » Always buy quality
When buying office furniture, you should ask if products have been tested for durability and meet office furniture performance standards, commonly referred to as ANSI-BIFMA.
3 » Ergonomics
Good ergonomics make employees feel better, they’re more productive and more energetic as well. Ergonomically friendly work environments pay off.
4 » Feel confident about your choice
Research and compare warranty options before purchasing.
Step 2: Desktop design
A desk is more than a place to put papers – it also can signal rank or prestige in the office. However, it is important to consider both the functionality and appearance when selecting desks for your office space.
1. Executive offices typically have a desk and matching credenza, and often a small conference table with side chairs. Most manufacturers offer office furniture suites in a wide range of price points.
2. Mid-level managers often have an L-shaped or U-shaped desk configuration.
3. Steel desks are also popular because they are light and durable. They can be “dressed-up” with a laminate top.
4. Mobile desks or work surfaces are suitable for both private offices and open office situations. In a private office, they offer the user the flexibility to customize the office configuration. In an open environment, desks with casters allow the user to easily change work configurations.
Key concepts:
A. Upgrade options: For many situations, laminates in wood grain patterns look just as professional as wood and are more durable. You can enhance the prestige value of laminate furniture by adding real wood accents on the edges.
B. “Clutter” management: To keep everything neat and efficient, make sure desks come with a range of options for wire management and paper management systems.
1 » Desk Your primary work surface
2 » Return Extra work surface placed at right angles to a desk
3 » Credenza Secondary work surface used in conjunction with a desk
4 » Peninsula Work surface with generous leg space for meetings
5 » Bridge Work surface used to link two other work surfaces
6 » Corner unit Work surface that links returns and bridges at right angles tocreate an ideal computer corner
Step 3: Pick out your seat
Chairs are the most personal piece of furniture – and the most complex – because they must adapt to all kinds of people and many types of work. Although style and materials are important, the first thing you should consider is how long the person will be sitting in the chair and what functions they will perform.
1. Employees who sit six to eight hours a day performing multiple tasks should have high-performance chairs with ergonomic controls that let the user adjust the chair to suit his or her body size and work style. Many chairs now use passive ergonomic adjustments that maintain a comfortable configuration as the user moves.
2. People who use computers should have adjustable armrests to maintain a comfortable position at the keyboard. The chair’s tilt feature should allow users to look at the computer screen at a comfortable angle no matter how much they lean forward or back.
3. Executives may not need all the performance features as they spend less time sitting down, but may require leather, wood or more high-tech materials to project a strong, professional image.
Key concepts:
A. Warranty: A quality chair should have a lifetime warranty on the frame and mechanical parts and a 5-10 year warranty on fabric.
B. Conference room chairs usually are not good for general office tasks. They are intended to be used by many different people for relatively short periods of time.
1 » Executive Office/Conference Present a professional image with sophisticated executive/conference seating selections. Modern design and exceptional comfort combine to create stylish, durable chairs that enhance any office setting.
2 » Personal Work Area Work chairs look, feel and function in unique ways to suit a variety of work tasks. Computer chairs should be stable and easily adjustable from a seated position. It should provide good support for your body, especially your lower back.
3 » Specialty Intensive Use Generous proportions and user-friendly controls ensure around-the clock comfort. Specifically designed with exceptional durability.
4 » Guest – Reception - Public Space Designed with welcoming comfort and style in mind, guest chairs and tandem seating should make a good impression and offer an inviting spot for visitors in offices and reception areas.
5 » Stacking - Nesting Consider attractive alternatives to plain folding chairs. Stacking or Nesting chairs are offered in a variety of visually appealing designs molded to fit the body for maximum comfort. Step 4: Filing & Storage
Proper storage helps keep employees organized and work flowing more efficiently. There are four main types of storage: vertical files, lateral files, pedestals and towers. Towers and pedestals are especially popular where space is a problem because they are flexible and combine multiple functions. Towers combine a closet, file drawers and open shelves. Pedestals may be used under a work surface or free standing with a cushioned top for occasional seating.
1. The trend today is toward filing solutions that use space more efficiently.
2. If filing cabinets will be used frequently, choose a commercial-grade cabinet that has been tested for durability. It will be a better value in the long run.
3. If your office doesn’t allow for rows of storage, use mobile storage solutions that can slide under work surfaces or use overhead shelving.
4. Make sure two- and three-drawer lateral files have counterweights to resist tipping.
5. Leveling: File cabinets that are not level will not work properly. Ensure bottoms of vertical and lateral files are reinforced and should have leveling glides so you can accommodate an irregular floor.
6. Warranty: All quality file solutions should have limited lifetime warranties.
Key Concept:
1 Pedestals/File Centers Durable pedestals provide a place to get organized and store important files and supplies - keeping all the things you need close at hand.
2 Lateral Files Flexible combinations of lateral files and storage cabinets hold books, binders, reference materials and personal items, and tolerate heavy use.
3 Vertical Files Think “up”, not “out” when you need to store a lot of files and paperwork. Vertical files provide the most efficient approach to maximum storage capacity with a minimal footprint.
4 Steel Bookcases/Cabinets Eminently practical and useful, steel bookcases are also a great value, with their long-life, heavy-duty construction.
5 Document Protection We know it’s smart to protect the things we value. To keep legal documents, financials or personnel records safe consider fireproof or waterproof cabinets.
6 Shelf File - Track FilingThis innovative filing system increases your filing capacity while reducing the amount of floor and wall space you currently use.
Step 5: Divide and conquer
Panel systems today are more sophisticated than they have ever been, delivering affordable, flexible office solutions that save space with a wide variety of stylish and functional features. Many panel systems have sliding or swinging doors for additional privacy and offer a variety of different work surfaces for an alternative configuration to the stereotypical “cube.”
1. Paneled environments don’t have to be square. A 120-degree work surface grouped into workstations can actually increase workspace density and efficiency, while avoiding a “box-like” look and feel.
2. Look for panels that are easy to order and install. Some systems have connectors that add “panel creep,” making your measurements come out wrong.
3. While panel systems have long accommodated computers, printers and phones, in the past few years, panel systems manufacturers have added power and wire management solutions to support wireless and mobile communications products like Blackberrys, cell phones and laptop computers.
Key concept:
A. Wire management: If you plan to run wires through the panels, make sure the wiring raceways meet local building codes and can handle the quantity and type of equipment you plan to install.
1 Panel Systems Varying panel heights create private as well as collaborative areas. Panel-mounted work surfaces attach to systems easily.
2 Hinged or Sliding Doors Moveable panels allow for privacy when needed.
3 Storage Panel-mounted overheads keep books and binders within easy reach or choose pedestal storage.
4 Wired Power in the panel base is a streamlined economical choice for power and data access. Power poles enable power routing from the ceiling to stations. Check options with pull-up electrical outlets.
5 Accessories Paper management tool bar keeps active files organized and within arm’s reach. Keyboard platforms help employees work in a supported and comfortable position. Under and overhead task lights and freestanding desk lamps give users control over their work environment. I'd like to thank our friends at HON for providing this useful information. Visit BuyOnlineNow.com's HON Office Furniture department to view the more than 2500 HON products we offer. |
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Written by bherman
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Using green business products can make an office as efficient, clean and productive as ever, while enabling them to use fewer resources and save money.
Going green has turned into big business, with annual sales of green business products growing from some $80 billion in 2008 to an estimated $400 billion this year, according to A.C. Nielsen. This sales growth is driven by the commitment of office products purchasers to purchase environmentally responsible products.
Manufacturers and dealers offer businesses real choices -- not just between a few products in narrow categories, but from among thousands of products in dozens of categories. These include paper, envelopes and folders; rechargeable batteries; remanufactured ink cartridges; biodegradable cleaners; office furniture and much more.
BuyOnlineNow has made a significant commitment to providing environmentally friendly office supplies. Here are some of the main categories of green products, supported by top-tier manufacturers, which offer real choices in sustainable supplies.
The Most Used Products
Consumables are products used every day that are essential to run a modern office. Paper is the most common consumable, used for everything from printing and correspondence to products in office kitchens and bathrooms. Altogether, even a modest-sized office consumes hundreds or thousands of pounds of paper each year. Manufacturers have responded with numerous green selections for specific uses.
Paper requires bright color, substantial weight and the ability to accept clear imprinting of ink. Technology now makes it possible to get crisp printed pages using paper stock with high recycled-paper content. Documents for submission to customers can easily use paper with 30% recycled content that features bright white (92 to 96 GE brightness) or a choice of bright colors. Available from well-know suppliers such as Boise, Hammermill, Mohawk, Oxford, Strathmore, Universal and Wausau, paper is available in quantities up to 10-ream/5,000-sheet cartons. The carton themselves are made with recycled cardboard, an additional green benefit.
For less sensitive documents, printer and copier paper with up to 100% recycled content is available, as is cover stock for report covers.
Miscellaneous paper products for everything from note-taking to file storage offer high levels of recycled content. Here are some examples:
· Note pads can easily utilize 40% or 50% recycled-paper content
· Self-stick notes in every imaginable color range from 30% to 100% recycled content
· Envelopes, notebooks, easel pads and adding-machine paper also range from 30% to 100%
· Index cards, heavy-duty mailers, hanging binders and calendars are available with 10% to 30% recycled-content
· File folders, manila folders and pressboard classification folders often exceed 30%
· Super-strong products such as "accordion" files (up to 100%), heavy-duty corrugated storage boxes (65%), and stackable reinforced-paper storage drawers (35%) round out the product selections
These products come from names that are second to none, including Bankers Box, Post-It, Smead, Pendaflex and Universal.
Many other paper products, such as hand towels, kitchen-towel rolls and toilet tissue provide additional opportunities for offices to go green. Single-, C- and multi-fold towels with 40%, 80% and even 90% recycled content make a difference. So do towel rolls with 40%, bath tissue with up to 90%, and facial tissue with up to 45% recycled content. Plus, there is no need to be concerned about quality, with names like Kimberly-Clark and Windsoft on these products.
Everyday Products
Plastic products intended for repeated use can range from 20% to 100% recycled content. Round-ring binders and D-ring binders, for example, can have up to 45% recycled content to help reduce plastic consumption. Letter trays with 25% and other desktop accessories with 30% are readily available. Some desktop organizers have 50%; one type of clipboard has 96%. There is even a plastic-and-metal stapler that is made of 100% recycled content. Among the trusted names producing recycled-plastic accessories are Rubbermaid, Saunders and Scotch.
Writing instruments from Bic, Pentel and Sharpie provide a number of options. There are numerous types of smooth-writing pens and highlighters with as much as 18% to 82% recycled plastic content, plus they use acid-free nontoxic ink.
Consumable plastic products offer another opportunity to conserve. Products include drink cups/lids made from recycled plastic or compostable corn-based plastic, and trash bags made of biodegradable plastic. These are practical and cost-effective solutions from "companies that care." In fact, manufacturer Eco-Products goes a step further. Its zero-waste main office is powered largely by solar panels and its delivery trucks use natural gas or bio-diesel fuel.
Remanufactured Printer and Toner Cartridges
Remanufactured cartridges help the environment by getting multiple service lives out of used cartridges. Each cartridge adds up to 3 lbs. of waste to a landfill when finally discarded, after factoring in manufacturing byproducts. With an estimated 500 million laser and printer cartridges produced each year, plus tens of millions of copier toner cartridges, recycling them can have a significant impact on the environment.
Furthermore, recycling office-equipment cartridges is cost-effective, and there is no difference in print quality or page yield between new OEM cartridges and remanufactured ones that use the original OEM cores. Cartridges for equipment from Brother, HP, IBM and Lexmark use as much as 70% recycled content and have the approval of these OEM manufacturers.
Printer Manufacturers Who Support the Environment
Several manufacturers have taken an extra environmental step by offering free, easily accessible cartridge recycling and working to reduce the manufacturing "carbon footprint." Since 1991, HP has offered its HP Planet Partners program for the free return and recycling of Original HP cartridges. HP also re-engineered its handling and packaging of recycled cartridges, which it estimated reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 37 million pounds of carbon dioxide in 2007. Another green innovation is the Brother HL-2140 printer equipped with a "toner saver" mode to extend cartridge lifespan.
Rechargeable Batteries
Many offices use hundreds or thousands of batteries in everything from adding machines and wall clocks to tape recorders, cameras and smoke detectors. From AAs and AAAs to heavy-duty 9V batteries, they add up in landfills unless rechargeable batteries are used. Thanks to Energizer batteries and wall plug-in chargers, which can charge 4 AAs or AAAs in just 15 minutes, dependable NiMH and NiCad batteries can be used again and again.
Cleaning Products
Many cleaning products contain toxic ingredients or "volatile organic compounds." VOCs are the petroleum-based solvents which emit fumes into the atmosphere and office air. Fortunately, there are effective, residue-free natural alternatives to chemicals used in janitorial and sanitation ("jan-san") products. Soaps, hand cleaners, kitchen/bathroom cleaners, degreasers and floor/carpet cleaners are available with lemon oil, coconut-based cleaning agents, corn-based alcohol and neutral-pH surfactants. Cleaners and cleansers are available in scented varieties and in water-dilutable bulk packs, such as economical 800-, 1000- and 1250-ml cartons to refill Gojo hand-soap dispensers. Some other trusted names include Amrep, Clorox, Method, Seventh Generation and Simple Green.
Steel Products
There is an abundance of metal products in a modern office, including desktop accessories to hold or sort papers, files, folders and books. Manufactures such as Buddy Products offer accessories such as slant racks, lock boxes, vertical organizers and sorting racks, which average about 30% recycled content. Even higher levels are found in Acco paper clips, which can use 100% recycled metal.
Office Furniture
Chairs, desks, bookshelves and file cabinets can contain sizeable quantities of toxic, odor-emitting materials and VOCs depending on how the furniture is manufactured. To counter this problem, the office furniture industry now has in place a VOC-free certification program called Indoor Advantageä. Certified office furniture uses wood and wood laminates with non-VOC stains and finishes. Likewise, there is furniture whose fabrics are non-emitting. Products with superior non-emission characteristics qualify for Indoor Advantage Goldä certification that complies with the more rigorous standards set by California. A brand name to watch for when shopping for non-emitting office furniture is HON.
Shop for these and thousand more earth friendly office supplies in BuyOnlineNow.com's GoGreen - Green Office Products department. |
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Written by bherman
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BuyOnlineNow is proud to announce the addition of LockState Safes and Locks to its online selection.
LockState offers a wide selection of high quality mechanical and electronic keyless entry door locks for almost any application. Their complete line includes front door locks, remote controlled deadbolt locks, interior door locks and more.
The LockState selection of safes includes small cash & jewelry safes, closet safes, wall safes, laptop safes & fireproof safes. These safes are perfectly suited for a variety of applications including home, hotel & hospital use.
LockState's new ResortLock allows property owners to control access to the property from anywhere in the world. Guests are given a temporary code that will allow entry only during a specified length of stay, at the end of which the code expires and can never be used again. These temporary access codes are generated via free software included with the lock. The ResortLock requires no internet connection or direct connection to your computer, freeing owners to grant property access even if they are thousands of miles away. Visit our LockState Safes and Locks store to shop these quality LockState products. They're in stock for fast delivery right to your door. |
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Written by BBertsinger
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Quality HON furniture on Sale, 50% off MSRP, exclusively at BuyOnlineNow.com. With free shipping on any order of $99 or more, this is the sale that office furniture buyers can't afford to miss.  Rochester, MN May 14, 2010 -- BuyOnlineNow, the online office superstore is offering exceptional savings on quality HON Office Furniture now thru June 30th. Even at these low prices, any customer with an order totaling $99 or more will still receive totally free shipping right to their address. "The HON 50% Off Sale offers our customers the best prices of the year on hundreds of HON file cabinets, HON chairs, & HON Desks. BuyOnlineNow has recommended HON furniture to it's customers for nearly 10 years. Once a customer experiences HON quality, they're hooked," said BuyOnlineNow.com CEO Bob Herman. The HON Company, founded in 1947, one of the largest office furniture manufacturers in the world, produces attractive, durable furniture that can be delivered quickly and reliably to customers all across the United States. BuyOnlineNow.com is one of HON's largest online retailers, delivering HON products to thousands of satisfied customers every year. About BuyOnlineNow: Starting with just a single employee over ten years ago, BuyOnlineNow has grown by leaps and bounds to be considered one of the leaders in the office supplies industry. BuyOnlineNow.com delivers over 30,000 office products to customers across the US. BuyOnlineNow.ca, serving Canada, was opened in 2007. |
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