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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Big Box Watch: Bad business? Blame the economy!
The Nashville Business Journal just posted an article regarding Office Depot and their most recent disastrous financial unveiling. Of course, they point the finger everywhere but at themselves for their poor performance. Continue reading
NOPA to President: We appreciate the thought, now please reconsider.
The National Office Products Alliance (NOPA) has put out a statement that has both praise and some suggestions for President Obama’s plan to trim some of the federal budget by purchasing office supplies “in bulk”. During a discussion of the ways in which he could save money, the topic of office supplies came up, and President Obama mentioned a discussion he had with the Department of Homeland Security during which he was advised that bulk purchasing could save over 50 million dollars. While this sounds good on its face, NOPA has some caveats. Their press release is reprinted here. Continue reading
Big Box Watch: Whistle-blower files more claims of Office Depot overcharging
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has posted an article that David Sherwin, the ex-Office Depot work and whistleblower who was fired for writing a “nasty email” to his employers, has filed cases with even more states in his ongoing crusade to take Office Depot to task for overcharging government agencies. Continue reading
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Ask an Expert: Going Green Can Help Your Bottom Line
Steve Strauss over at USA Today has put up a great list of ways to go green around the office that I thought I’d share. His tips and tricks include such staples as switching to better light bulbs, using timers and motion sensors to avoid leaving lights on all the time, and checking with your power company to see if you can get on a “green grid” of electricity provided by wind, solar, and so on. Continue reading
Big Box Watch: Detroit latest to file Office Depot complaint
I’m actually amazed it’s been this long since we had some new Office Depot news, but of course, when it came it was not surprising. The Detroit Public School system is the latest to accuse Office Depot of overcharging on their contracts, as reported by the Detroit Free Press. Continue reading
Good deeds for great causes
TheState.com has an article up right now regarding donating to charity, and it has an angle I’ve never thought of before: donating useful items to the charity itself. Continue reading
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Design: The Vanishing Standing Desk
Our pals over at Lifehacker have posted a really cool find from their photo pool: a standing desk that vanishes behind the closing doors of an armoire. Continue reading
Article: 9 Ways to Geek Your Office
Just found this over at eWeek.com – it’s a slideshow of some pretty impressive office gear. While it’s a little more unique than the stuff we sell, things like this still hold a special place in my heart as a gadget lover. Continue reading
Article: The Evolution of the Office Space
Wired.com posted a pretty amazing roundup of office layouts throughout the ages, and it really shows an amazing progression in how we’ve come to view our communal workspaces. Continue reading
Article: Professional Organizers help save time and money
Courant.com has an article up where individuals share testimonials they’ve learned from professional organizers. As that fits in with what we like to do around here, I thought I’d share it. Continue reading