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Fliki Catalogue

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:03:00 +0000

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Recycle your old electricals with us!

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:05:00 +0000

If you’re buying a new electrical item, we will recycle your old one for free

Please do not throw electrical equipment (including those items marked with the crossed out wheeled bin symbol) in your bin. This is because:

• Unwanted electrical equipment is the UKs fastest growing type of waste.

• Many electrical items can be repaired or recycled, saving natural resources and the environment.

• If we do not recycle electrical items they will end up in landfill where hazardous substances will leak out and cause soil and water contamination – harming wildlife and also human health.

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires countries to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly processing of these items. In the UK, distributors including retailers must provide a system which allows all customers buying new electrical equipment the opportunity to recycle their old items free of charge. As a responsible retailer, we have met the requirements placed on us by offering al customers buying new electrical equipment free take-back of their old electricals on a like-for-like basis in our stores. Unwanted items should be returned within 28 days of purchasing your new product.

view my new online flicky furniture brochure

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:55:00 +0000

view my new online flicky furniture brochure visit Office2me and turn the pages. Let me know what you think?

BIC: HOW DO THEY MAKE A BIC PEN

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:27:00 +0000

BIC: HOW DO THEY MAKE A BIC PEN

Q-CONNECT re-branding

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:24:00 +0000

Our Q-Connect owen brand has changed!!!!

Pilot B2P Pens Jogging

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:19:00 +0000

Pilot B2P - bottle to pen - gel ink rollerball has been awarded a star by the Design Observeur in France, which was inaugurated in 1999 by the APCI (Agency for the Promotion of Industrial Creation) and holds an annual exhibition that aims to highlight and reward a selection of the best creations resulting from the collaboration between companies and designers.
An independent jury of professionals and experts awards stars of the Design Observeur to the most outstanding products, which are exemplary in fulfilment of several criteria, including:

- Innovation
- Respecting natural resources
- Quality and originality of the process
- Modernization of traditional know-how

B2P was also runner-up in the "Best recycled product of the year" election organized by EPRO, an association of national organisations charged with organising and promoting recycling and recovery of plastics throughout Europe.
Pilot Marketing Manager Alex Sinclair told us "We are all proud of these awards for B2P, which recognise Pilot's commitment to the environment

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noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Fri, 14 May 2010 10:43:00 +0000

I have just launched a new design of my office products web store with blog feed. www.office2me.co.uk

Office Product Over view for 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:41:00 +0000

The office products industry is currently characterised by a number of global trends, which are placing increased pressure on all but the largest players. Much of this pressure can be attributed to market consolidation, but there are other forces at work such as price deflation and commoditisation, the effect of the internet and the rise of the 'power channel'.
the total UK stationery market was worth over £6bn. The market is expected to continue to be characterised by strong price competition, as a result of the changes in the distribution channels used, such as supermarkets diversifying in the stationery sector. Furthermore the increased use of e-commerce in the stationery distribution market is expected to continue to exert a downward pressure on the value development of the market. Moreover, imports from low cost countries, in particular from China, are expected to continue to gain an increased share of the market, restricting a stronger value development.

Increased competition is leading to a number of global giants who dominate the distribution channel via retail outlets, contract delivery, mail order catalogues and the use of key resellers known as 'the power channel'. For evidence of this consolidation, one need only look at the acquisition by Staples Inc of superstore chain Office World from its Swiss parent, or management buyouts (MBOs) at both Kingfield Heath and OyezStraker, plus a string of acquisitions by Dudley Inkwell.
Perhaps most disturbing to independent dealers is the movement among some customers, particularly large offices, regional and national corporations, and government entities, to reduce the number of suppliers. The single-source idea is based on the notion that independents can't match these giants' product and delivery capabilities.

As consolidation takes hold, the office products market is becoming increasingly commoditised. Europe has come under pressure from Asia flooding the market with private label imports, which could account for up to 50% of products sold in the UK by 2015 according to Office Products International. This is driving prices down and loyalty away in the sector and the major players are adapting to this new world, increasingly competing on price in 'e-auctions', and using the power channel to drive mid market sales.
So what is independent dealer's answer to this increasing pressure? Quite simply, they must be more aggressive in going after new business and solidifying existing business. Many mid sized operators are already widening their product offering in an attempt to attract new customers and stop existing ones from straying, but without effective sales management this may create more problems than it solves.
An over view of our industry is we are going though changing times but we are still a £6bn pound industry, ecommerce is changing the way we do business and making way for a new kind of sales person. This sales person or web store is making decisions on pricing and sales strategy based on real time information. My question is how useful would it be to know your competitors pricing and sales strategy just hours after they advertise it. This information can be fed into your system and chang your pricing based on your cost price and business rules?

Joan Rivers Funny Talking Binder Video

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:15:00 +0000

March Ink & Toner Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:11:00 +0000

Mad March has arrived and weve reduced our already heavily discounted pricing on a huge range of computer consumables from our Office Basics range.

Office Basics offers over 600 everyday computer consumables starting from as little as £1.29 with the ranges covering all major manufacturers all come with a 12 month manufacturer gurarantee. Quality guaranteed.

To find out how much you can save on your Ink & Toner supplies logon to Office Genie now.

Cant find what you are looking for, use our inkjet and toner cartridge finder to help you find the right cartridge for your machine.

Alternatively contact 0845 094 6268 to speak to one ouf our sales advisors. We supply all major brands Hewlett Packard, Brother, Canon, and Epson.

thanks from the Office Genie team

Paper shortages, which may impact on price.

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:07:00 +0000

Dear Customer,

All paper mills continue to deliver inadequate financials returns from the UK which is now amongst the lowest price markets in the world for commodity paper.

The cost of production and logistics, coupled with falling demand, combine to create a very difficult business climate. Unstable currency also means that paper mills selling in the UK market face even poorer returns.

The UK market is facing shortages of main line cooper grades and we expect this to continue until the second half of the year. In addition, grupo Portucel Soporcel have had had difficulties stating their new paper machine up which is adding to the current shortage and industrial action in France and Scandinavia may affect the ports and cause further problems . So we anticipate that supply rather than price may be the issue in the coming weeks and months.

Meet your WEEE Legal Obligations with Minimal Cost – Join WeeeCollect

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:57:00 +0000

Retailers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) are required by law to offer customers buying a new electrical product a free method of recycling a similar unwanted item. Up to now they either have to take the waste item back into store or join the Distributor Take-Back Scheme (DTS). Nearly three years ago the DTS cost around 3,500 retailers £10 million in registration fees. Now there is another option; WeeeCollect is a unique national service established by the WasteCare group. WeeeCollect is run on a voluntary subscription basis and the joining fee is as little as £40 for three years.

Please click here for more detailed information about the WeeeCollect scheme and FAQ’s. Alternatively contact the helpline on 0800 091 0000, visit the website at www.weeecollect.com or e-mail at recycling@weeecollect.com

Valentines Offer - Say it with Office Genie

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:15:00 +0000

Valentines Offer - Say it with Office Genie

As Valentine's Day fast approaches, we at office-genie.co.uk are running a free prize draw to win a beautiful bouquet of flowers for her (image for illustration purpose only) or a bottle of bubbly for him delivered to your loved one on Valentines Day courtesy of Office Genie.

All you have to do is place an order at either one of our two online
stores www.office2me.co.uk or www.office-genie.co.uk between the 5th
and the 12th of February (no minimum order value) in order to be entered into
the free prize draw.

The winner will be announced via email and also on our blog on 13th February 2010.

Dont forget we have some fantastic offers on the website and could help you save £££'s on your office Supplies budget. Contact us to find out how we could save you or your company money.

Look out for new features in February - Rewards scheme, as a valued customer we want to reward your loyalty for purchasing goods through our company and are looking to set up a loyalty scheme. The rewards will include high street vouchers, ITunes vouchers, chocolates, IPods and much more. If you have any ideas of what you would like to see in our rewards scheme then drop us an email.

Remember place your order between the 5th and 12th of February to be in with a chance of winning. Good luck and we look forward to receiving your next order, from all the team at Office Genie.

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Just another fun packed day at the office!

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:23:00 +0000

How do you rate links from sites like Twitter and Facebook?

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:51:00 +0000

Just how do you make a pencil anyway

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:45:00 +0000

The humble pencil has been around for thousands of years now in one form or another yet it remains one of the most widely used writing implements in the world. Nearly every office drawer in the world had a pencil inside and not artist would be without one

Below is a video of how Staedtler create their world famous pencils and little about the company.

and the winner is.....

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:18:00 +0000

Many thanks to all our customers who entered the quiz to win a Christmas Hammper.

The winner drawn out at random is David Abrahams - Chorus - Yorkshire

A hamper should have already arrived...

We at Office Genie would like to thank all our customers for there continued support and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Win a Hamper of Christmas Surprises

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:22:00 +0000

Win a Hamper of Christmas Surprises

For any customer who spends over £35.00 on their next order placed between the 17th and the 21st of September, they will automatically be entered into our prize draw to win a Christmas hamper.

Alternatively, simply complete our Christmas quiz below and fax back or email your completed quiz form for the chance to win. Find all the words listed either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Closing date is the 21st of December. The winner will be announced via our blog and delivered on the 22nd.

Print Out & Fax Back to 0845 094 6269 or email your answers to sales@office-genie.co.uk

Good Luck to all those who enter. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the team at Office Genie.

Fair Trade Coffee and Free Advent Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:02:00 +0000

Fair Trade Coffee Classic Blend 500gm Tin with FOC Advent Calendar
With less than 50 days to christmas, countdown to the big day with this divine milk chocolate advent calendar free with every 500g tin (while stocks last) of Cafedirect Fairtrade coffee.

For this and other great offers from Office Genie logon now to start saving for christmas.

From the Office Genie Team

Christmas all wrapped up with Office Genie

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Brought to you by Canasta Ltd (Office Genie) on 10 December, 2009

All wrapped up with Office Genie
With Christmas fast approching and the wrapping season about to begin, we at Office Genie have come up with a range of Christmas products that will help you through the festive season. These include scissors, sellotape tissue paper and a whole lot more.

Office Genie Christmas Offers

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:38:00 +0000

Brought to you by Canasta Ltd (Office Genie) on 10 December, 2009

Thanks for all your support this year and here are some special offers that you might just find helpful around the office or at home!

A5 day to a page diaries are just £2.19 each, our jumbo 750g tin of Nescafe Original coffee is cheaper than Viking or Staples. inkjet cartridges are up to 30% off retail! Bought a printer for Christmas? Buy your cartridges here and save ££££s.

Finally, we've got Christmas all wrapped up with our mailroom and packaging sale - don't pay sky high retail prices - buy online and save up to 50% on bubble wrap, bags, wrapping paper, envelopes. etc.

For these and other great offers from Office Genie - logon and start saving today.

From all the team at Office Genie

Winner Of the Halloween Quiz

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:36:00 +0000

I hope you all had a fantastic halloween with plenty of ghoulish trick or treaters knocking on your door, i know we did and it seems to be getting bigger and bigger with more and more people making a real effort to get dressed up and go trick or treating with the kids.

Some fantastic outfits this year. As part of halloween office genie ran a quiz to win an Ipod shuffle by finding a range of ghoulish words and we had an amazing amount of entrants, so we know what you like and quizes seem to be a great way to interact with some of our customers. Look out for further quizes and great prizes coming your way.

The winner of the halloween quiz is Mr Michael Leahy of Ford Components, an Ipod shuffle will be whizzing his way to him over the next few days. Michael commented "it was a great free to enter quiz and i cant believe ive won the Ipod shuffle...thanks to everyone at Office Genie"

thanks again to all those people who took the time to enter the quiz.

Win an Ipod Shuffle this Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:06:00 +0000

For more information to find out how you can win an ipod shuffle and be entered into our free prize draw - click here

Closing dates for entries 30th October

National Identity Fraud Week 12 -18th Ocotber

noreply@blogger.com (Office2me) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:17:00 +0000

Office Genie are proud to support Fellowes and the National Identity Fraud Week.

Identity Fraud is one of the UK's fastest growing crimes, affecting individuals and businesses alike. Although most people know about it, research shows that consumers and businesses are not aware of, or not taking the steps they could and should be taking to fully protect themselves.

Tips for Business

Want to prevent ID fraud in your company? Education and awareness is the first important step. It's critical that companies have a clear policy in place and can easily explain to staff the ways they can contribute to protecting their identities and that of the company. Following is an overview of some steps you can take.

Register with Companies House and make sure you sign up to their Electronic Filing, PROOF and Monitor services which will help to prevent fraudsters changing the names of your directors and effectively 'hijacking' your company.

Make sure that your employees are fully informed about the risk of identity fraud. Create a clear set of guidelines and procedures for staff concerning the handling, storage and sharing of sensitive information, both on and off-line. All your employees should know about it, ideally as part of their induction but then as part of their ongoing HR programme.

Always make sure that you and your staff properly destroy unwanted information. As well as shredding paper using a cross-cut or microshred shredder, don't forget to shred CDs and DVDs.
Always make sure that the information on old computers is wiped clean before throwing them out and make sure you properly destroy old corporate uniforms too.

Always check the identity of your customers. Both business and consumer credit reference agencies offer a wide range of solutions to authenticate and verify the identity of customers to ensure that they exist and are who they say they are. Check their references, qualifications and past employment. A quick CV check may not be enough. The same goes for any partners and vendors with whom you enter into contracts – before you sign the dotted line.
Make it known that you will not blame people if they approach you with concerns.
Check your Companies House registration regularly. If it changes, you need to take steps immediately.

Encourage a clear-desk policy. Remember, being professional with your corporate identity is as important as being professional in every other aspect of your work.
Make all your technology, particularly those involved with communications and storage, is as secure as practicable.

Make sure that your network administrators change their master passwords while the ground force workers are changing theirs – research often shows that while the 'little people' change their passwords quite assiduously, the people in charge of the whole system don't bother, which makes it a waste of effort if a miscreant can get in and reset the whole system.
Check, check and check again. Don't take people or vendors for granted, and don't rely on Companies House information alone.

Be safe. Keep sensitive information secure. Don't put anything online, such as director's signatures.

Protect Your Post - Fraudsters may try to redirect your company mail or that of a vendor or partner.

Secure Your Post - If you use a central or communal postal delivery point, such as in a mail room, make sure your mail is secured until you can collect it.

Relocation - If your company relocates, tell all your vendors and partners about it immediately, but don't forget to ask Royal Mail to redirect any mail from your old address to your new one for at least a year.

Be Safe Online – your IT manager should be protecting you from any online threats, but be sensible if your company allows you to use social media. Ask about your company's policy on the matter. Getsafeonline.org offer advice on keeping your details private on social networks

Tips for Individuals

Be Vigilant - Beware of anybody who contacts you unexpectedly and asks for personal information or account details even if they claim to be from your bank, the police or another official organisation like your local council. Ask for their name and a contact number and then check with the organisation in question before calling back.

Guard Your Cards - Minimise the information and the number of cards you carry in your wallet. If you lose a card, contact the fraud division of the relevant credit card company. If you apply for a new credit card and it doesn't arrive in a reasonable time, contact the issuer. Watch cashiers when you give them your card for a purchase and make sure you can see your credit card at all times. When you receive a new card, sign it in permanent ink and activate it immediately.

Pay Attention to Billing Cycles - Contact creditors immediately if your bills arrive late. A missing bill could mean a fraudster has taken over your credit card account and changed your billing address.

Shred All Documents - Shredding documents is the best way to ensure that criminals cannot build up a profile based on the information you discard in your rubbish. Invest in a powerful cross-cut shredder and make it a standard practice, whether at home or at work, to shred all documents containing personal or financial information before binning or recycling them. Cross cut shredders provide greater security by cutting paper into small confetti-like particles and also reduce bulk waste. Companies such as Fellowes offer affordable shredders for home and office use. You can also recycle shredded paper - most councils will accept shredded paper but some may not (but if you put it in a paper wrapper, such as an old envelope it can still be recycled)
Credit Report - It is a good idea to check your credit report regularly to ensure no accounts or credit has been illegally set up in your name. Regular monitoring of your credit report will alert you if someone has been using your identity to obtain credit, ensuring you can not only rectify your credit report as soon as possible but also stop the fraudster in their tracks. You can obtain a copy of your credit report from one of the UK's three credit reference agencies. See useful links for more information.

Keep Your Documents Safe - Store any documents containing personal details, such as your passport, driving license, bank statements or utility bills in a safe place. In addition, limit the number of documents you carry around with you that contain your personal details. If possible, do not leave personal documents in your vehicle.

Protect Your Post - Fraudsters may try to redirect your mail without your permission. If you suspect your mail is being stolen or whether a mail redirection application has been made in your name without your knowledge contact Royal Mail Customer Care on 08457 740 740.

Secure Your Post - If you use a central or communal postal delivery point, such as in a block of flats, make sure your mail is secured until you can collect it. Consider a lockable postbox and collect your mail as soon as possible.

Moving House or Going Away - If you move house, tell your bank, card issuer and of course all other organisations that you deal with immediately, but don't forget to ask Royal Mail to redirect any mail from your old address to your new one for at least a year.

If you're planning to be away from home for an extended period consider contacting Royal Mail about their 'Keepsafe' service which will hold your mail for up to two months, and deliver it to you on your return. Visit www.royalmail.com for more information.

Update Contact Details - If you move house or change phone numbers tell all relevant organisations about the change as soon as possible. Using a mail forwarding service for at least a year is a good way to make sure all post is redirected to your new home and reduces the risk of your personal information getting into the wrong hands.

Be Safe Online - If you use the internet make sure you have the latest security patches and up-to-date anti-virus software installed.

The above information was reproduced from stop id fraud week website