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Have you recently moved into a new office? Or maybe you\u2019ve finally made the big move from your basement to an office! Wherever you\u2019re at, now is as good a time to ever to make sure you are fully stocked up on supplies for the year ahead. Check out these 9 essentials supplies that no business should be without:<\/p>\n
1. Desk Supplies<\/span> <\/p>\n 2. Technology<\/span> 3. Software<\/span> 4. Paper<\/span> 5. Organization Supplies<\/span> 6. Furniture<\/span> 7. Stationery<\/span> 8. Planning Supplies<\/span> 9. Hanging Supplies<\/span> Anything else we\u2019re forgetting? Don\u2019t be afraid to call us out! Leave a comment below, or connect with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> or Google+<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have you recently moved into a new office? Or maybe you\u2019ve finally made the big […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,1464],"tags":[360,437,775,824,842,843],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6349"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6349"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6349\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9246,"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6349\/revisions\/9246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nStart with the basics \u2013 the supplies that, in larger offices, were always readily available that you took for granted. Think back to your cubicle at that corporate job you had \u2013 what was in your office supply caddy? Pens<\/a>, pencils, tape, white out, scissors, highlighters, small trash can and\/or recycle bin, etc. These supplies are what will help you with your day-to-day business.<\/p>\n
\nTrust me \u2013 as \u201chandy\u201d as a smartphone is, it is not efficient at running a business. Invest in a laptop or desktop computer \u2013 the investment will be worth it. If the timing is right, there will be some great deals on computers on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and right before the school year starts. Also, speaking from experience, get dual monitors. But be warned \u2013 once you start working with two monitors, it will be almost impossible to go back to one again. \ud83d\ude42 Also, a lot of software that you\u2019ll need for your growing business will only be able to be properly run on a laptop or desktop. And don\u2019t forget a printer (even in the digital age \u2013 still ALWAYS handy) and a wireless internet router.<\/p>\n
\nSpeaking of software, you will need to research which programs you\u2019ll need for your type of business. Consider the operational functions of your business, such as tracking payments or invoices, scheduling appointments, maintaining a website or blog, or even doing your taxes.<\/p>\n
\nNow that you have more writing utensils than you could have ever imagined, you\u2019ll need something to write on. Make sure to stock up on memo pads<\/a>, post-it notes<\/a>, notebooks and especially paper for your printer. Consider buying several different sizes of printer paper \u2013 you never know what kinds of documents you\u2019ll be printing. And while we\u2019re on the subject, don\u2019t forget about ink!<\/p>\n![\"Post-it](\"http:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Post-it-Notes-from-123Print-1024x436.jpg\")
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\nRemember, organized desk = organized life<\/a>. Stock up on essentials like staplers, staples, paper clips and binder clips to keep your papers from looking like a tornado massacred your desk. (I may or may not be speaking from previous experience). Don\u2019t forget about gathering some high-quality folders<\/a> to categorize your projects by name, date, or whatever your system may be.<\/p>\n
\nStart with the foundation \u2013 a desk and a chair. Then build from there. What else do you need? Filing cabinets? Additional drawers? You will definitely need some sort of storage. If you are planning on having clients visit the office, you should also purchase a couch or some comfortable chairs for your waiting area.<\/p>\n
\nYou will need something to send mail in. Stock up on all different kinds of envelopes<\/a>. (Regular #10 business envelopes, both with and without windows; shipping envelopes; first class mail envelopes; etc.) Don\u2019t forget a few rolls of return address labels<\/a> or an address stamp<\/a>. And lots and lots of postage!<\/p>\n![\"Envelopes](\"http:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Envelopes-from-123Print-1024x436.jpg\")
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\nGoing back to your smartphone, even though you probably use it to schedule personal events, having a visible calendar\/planner<\/a> in your office will help you to remember important dates and appointments.<\/p>\n
\nLast but not least, you\u2019ll need supplies for hanging up certifications, artwork, schedules, calendars, funny ecards, etc. Don\u2019t be shy with gathering a large nest of thumbtacks and pushpins.<\/p>\n