There’s nothing too “office-y” about this post, except for the fact that these pictures feature paper that was drawn on with a pencil. But I thought it was pretty awesome anyway. Hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I did!

Pencil vs. Camera

I’ve got some big news for all of you today. *Drum Roll* Introducing the new weekly trivia contest! Interested in getting a coupon for BuyOnlineNow ? All you have to do is answer a simple trivia question that will be posted each Wednesday. First person to correctly answer the question on Facebook will receive a coupon code. If you don’t Like us yet on Facebook, get on that! But if you’re more of a Twitter person, don’t worry – the link to the question will be sent out in a Tweet to you!

Now, if you aren’t  a big office supplies nerd like us here at BuyOnlineNow are, don’t fret. These questions will be relatively simple. You just need to be able to navigate our website (which is quite simple if you haven’t tried yet) and find the correct answer!

So here it goes – the first question!

According to the icons on the product page for the Fellowes P-57Cs Cross-Cut Personal Shredder, what are two things that it is able to shred?

Good luck! If you have any questions, feel free to ask on Facebook!

Are you interested in getting a $10 coupon on our site or helping out someone else to get this coupon? It’s quite simple! All you have to do is Like BuyOnlineNow’s Facebook page . If you already have, then make someone else’s day by sharing this fun fact with them, and thank you for Liking us! We like you too

Not only will you get a $10 coupon, but you’ll also be the first to hear about sales and deals and get exclusive Facebook coupons! Who doesn’t like to be part of an exclusive group? I know I do! That’s why I Like BuyOnlineNow !

Have you ever had days like this: you walk into the office and—wham!—you’re hit with a million different requests before you even get around to your morning coffee. Looks like it’s time to whip out some secret weapons to conquer whatever comes your way. Here’s the lineup:

The quick flip move
Do you order supplies by flipping through catalogs? Those paper cuts on your fingers could star in their own horror movie.
Secret weapon: Tab the pages of your frequently ordered supplies with Avery NoteTabs^™. The sturdy tabs are made of durable material so it’s easy to turn pages. Plus, you can write—or even highlight on the tab or see-through surface area so you can add personal notes, such as the quantity of supplies you need or order-by date.

The divide and deliver tactic
Need to organize a bunch of meeting binders but don’t have time to order custom dividers from a printshop?
Secret weapon: Put together organized reports, presentations, and office manuals in a jiffy with Avery Index Maker^® Clear Label Dividers. Just customize on avery.com, print and apply all your labels onto the dividers at once with the Easy Apply^™ label strips. The clear labels virtually disappear onto the surface, giving your dividers a neat, professional look.

The follow-up plan of action
You’ve got meetings and projects to follow up on every month. How do you stay on top of it all?
Secret weapon: You’ll be able to see what’s going on at a glance with a “follow-up” drawer filled with hanging folders labeled 1 through 31 for each day of the month. For each upcoming event or project, create a file folder labeled with Avery Removable File Folder Label Pads and drop each file under the follow-up date. When you’re done, either permanently file or discard the documents inside the folder. Then remove the label so you can reuse the folder.

The time-saving mailing technique
Got a large mailing project that needs to get out the door, pronto?
Secret weapon: Armed with your mailing list database and Avery Easy Peel Address Labels, it’s easy to creating address labels in no time. Just log in to Avery Design & Print Online, start your project by choosing your product and design, then select “Mail Merge” under the editing options and follow the step-by- step instructions.

The birthday recovery maneuver
You just remembered it’s a co-worker’s birthday. Do you slink off to the stationery store to buy a last-minute card?
Secret weapon: Keep a supply of Avery Greeting Cards handy so you can create personalized cards at a moment’s notice using the free Avery Design & Print Online software. Then slip the card in a folder with a routing slip so everyone gets a chance to express their best wishes.

The printshop-in-a-pinch strategy
Someone at work needs business cards for a client meeting, on the double. Are you in trouble?
Secret weapon: When a business card emergency strikes, turn to printable Avery Clean Edge^® Business Cards to help you save the day. Instead of using a printshop that can take days to fulfill an order or may charge extra for a rush job, you can create professional-looking cards yourself and customize them with Avery Design & Print Online software.

When workplace requests come at you in a flurry, count on these weapons to help you triumph over office tasks and overthrow disorganization. With Avery on your side, you’ll soon discover your own arsenal of tricks to get the job done.

Thanks to Avery for the tips!

Earth Day is Friday, April 22. Need some tips on how to honor this day properly in the office?

Are there any rooms in your office that have automatic lights - maybe there is a conference room, lunch room or even bathroom? If you’re done with a meeting, and you know there isn’t going to be anyone using the room for awhile – turn the lights off. Sure, the light will go off after a few minutes – but turning it off yourself will help save energy – even if it is just a little bit. It all adds up.

Does your office have a water cooler? If so, they probably have those little cone cups that you can only get about two drinks out of before you have to throw it away. Here at BuyOnlineNow, the company gave all of its employees reusable water bottles a few years ago. Now, your company may not have time to get bottles for everyone before Earth Day, but as an individual, you can easily go to a local store and purchase your own water bottle.

Does your office have paper towels to use after you wash your hands? I know for me it has become habit to just grab three and dry my hands off. However, I figured out that two paper towels will do just as good of a job as three.

How much paper is printed in your office each day? Do you ever get any memos that you read and just throw away? The Rubbermaid Commercial Side Bin can be hooked on to the edge of your wastebasket and fits paper perfectly.  

Do you live near a co-worker? Try carpooling with them to save on gas. It will help your wallet and the environment!

Of course, you can always invest in a wide selection of Green supplies from BuyOnlineNow.

3M has a goal to plant up to 100,000 trees by the end of the year. You can help them achieve that goal. If you buy a qualifying Post-It and/or 3M Recycled Product, they will plant not one, but two trees! Once you receive you’re purchase, there will be a promotion code found on the packaging. Visit their website to register, and help the environment by helping 3M reach their goal!