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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Business Survival Often Takes Small Changes
The Post-Crescent has an interesting blog detailing how some smaller or local businesses are dealing with the economic downturn. In addition to companies laying off employees, instituting rotating periods of time off, and reducing office space, they’re also re-imagining how they manage office supplies (a subject near and dear to my heart.) Continue reading
Blurb: Stylish and Green Back-to-School Supplies
A simple suggestion for staying “green”: buy good supplies and re-use them, rather than buying disposable junk. Continue reading
Blurb: Staples to Pay $790,000 in Overtime Lawsuit
The Boston Herald is reporting that, in a continuing theme, Staples is being ordered to pay $790,000 in damages to end a class-action lawsuit filed by a former employee who claimed she was shortchanged on overtime pay. Continue reading
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‘Office-in-a-box’ gives UK entrepreneurs their own business space for just £10
A company in the UK, WH Smith, is offering business owners or budding entrepreneurs a little slice of the office life (complete with coffee) for a reduced rate: about $16 US for half a day. Continue reading
Back to School with Less Plastic?
Classroom supplies are a conglomeration of materials that are adding to the Earth’s ‘plastic layer.’ Dealing with the problem could give kids some valuable lessons. Continue reading
The Definitive Back-to-School List
I’ve said it before, but back-to-school season is getting a little out of hand.
Every day my inbox is stuffed full of helpful hints, tips and tricks, ways to beat the crowds, and more.
All throughout, I’ve said there’s one simple way to get everything you need for back-to-school, and it’s this: plan ahead, learn what you need, and order online from a reliable source. That’s it. End of story, as far as I’m concerned.
However, there are always going to be be people who thrill to the idea of shouldering their way through a crowded store, or need to have their hands on the item they’re going to purchase, and I can respect that.
Here, then, with some help from Mlive.com (serving my home state of Michigan), is a list of helpful hints for back-to-school season. Continue reading
Big Box News: Office Depot Sues Ex-Employee Whistleblower
I wish I was making this up, but no, it’s true. Office Depot is suing the man who accused them of asking him to falsify documents. According to the San Jose Mercury News, Office Depot is claiming that Earl Ante, who recently filed suit that Office Depot had asked him to falsify documents in the ongoing case of Office Depot overcharging the city of Berkeley, was in fact responsible for the overcharges, and they’re out to prove it in court. Continue reading
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Blurb: Be Thrifty When Buying School Supplies
The Yakima Herald-Republic has an article up about ways to save money during back-to-school shopping, but it’s nothing new. They advise checking fliers and websites for the best sale, getting to the store early to avoid crowds, planning your trips in advance so you don’t have to fight your way through crowded aisles… Continue reading
Article: How Virtual Can Your Company Go?
Eweek blogger Don Sears has a post up compiling some information about the quest for the completely officeless company. In it, he talks about PerkettPR, a company that has existed virtually for over 10 years. Continue reading
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Teleworking can be a win-win proposition
The Richmond Times-Dispatch has an interesting article up about teleworking at the potential benefits to employers. In it, they showcase the Virginia Department of Taxation, who recently made a move to digitize their offices by sending certain employees home kitted out for telework. Continue reading