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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Big Box Watch: Ex-Office Depot Worker Speaks Out
A CBS2 investigative report has an interview with former Office Depot manager Ed Kurkurian, who was fired for following orders handed down from his superiors to lie to customers about laptop availability. Despite initially not talking to the investigators who came to his store looking for evidence of misconduct, Kurkurian was later fired, with Office Depot saying he was to blame for instructing salespeople not to sell computers without warranties. Continue reading
Schedule C – What expenses can your business file?
Tax time is upon us once again, and small business owners, especially new ones, are likely to be blindsided by the sheer amount of tax information out there for a business owner. According to an article posted on Mary953′s “Caps” blog (a division of popular money site The Motley Fool), the 2006 tax code was the same word length as 10 King James Bibles. No one should be expected to remember it all. That’s where we come in! Continue reading
Big Box Watch: Story of a Whistle-Blower
Naples News has an incredibly in-depth article on the story of David Sherwin, who blew the whistle on his previous employer, Office Depot, for allegedly overcharging millions on government contracts. Continue reading
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Article: An Orderly Office? That’s Personal
Sara Rimer at the New York Times recently published an incredibly in-depth article about her time spent with a professional interior designer who specializes in workspaces. It contains some anecdotes we can all relate to, and is a great read for anyone looking to re-do their home office. Continue reading
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Big Box Watch: Berkeley seeks reimbursement for alleged Office Depot overcharging
As reported earlier, Berkeley, CA has accused Office Depot of overcharging the city over a quarter of a million dollars for office supplies. According to the Berkeley Daily Planet, City Manager Phil Kamlarz has asked for a return of the money. The article also highlights some incidents in the past where Office Depot has been accused of less-than-honest tactics. Continue reading
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Gadget DIY: Wall outlet charger caddy for home or office
Found via Lifehacker, this cool blog post from Zakka Life outlines a craft project to make your very own cell phone holder that hangs from the wall outlet it’s charging from. The charger itself pins the plastic caddy in place. Continue reading
Big Box Watch: Office store stock “uncertainty” on the rise
A recent article by Morningstar lays out their concerns and uncertainties about the future of big-box office supply retailers, citing the poor economy and the availability of online alternatives as some of the major reasons you might not want to invest heavily in such companies, several of whom may be on their way out. Continue reading
Workspace Innovation: The Simple Corner
Lifehacker dishes up an impressive use of corner space to create a simple and uncluttered approach to the home office. Continue reading
Managing Potentially Awkward Workplace Scenarios
I came across a great article outlining some easy ways to cut stress at the workplace by managing 10 different sticky situations. It’s aimed at employers, but there’s no reason you can’t apply the information to making your own office life a little smoother. Continue reading
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Article: Design a Home Office on a Budget
I just came across an article from the Los Angeles Times with some helpful hints for building a home office on a budget. While I plan on doing a full feature on this very topic, I thought I’d share the article now because it has some interesting tips. In the article, interior designer Lauren Rottet is shopping brick-and-mortar office supply stores and liquidators, but the fundamental principles she outlines could easily be applied to online ordering. Continue reading