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Whether you are still developing your business idea or already know exactly what you want to do, it is important to define the best distribution channels for your product, for your customers, and for you. The distribution channel is the way your product gets to your customer. Traditionally, businesses relied on a single distribution channel. These days, the most successful start ups use multiple routes to reach a broader customer base.

For some products, the route to getting it into customers’ hands is self-evident. For specialized, service-only ventures, you or your employees will personally deliver to the client, either on-site or at your place of business. Examples of these types of businesses are cleaning services, auto detailing, personal coaching, consulting, personal training, and training. Restaurants and other food service ventures also fall into this category.

Selling retail products, on the other hand, allows multiple options for distribution — online sales, brick-and-mortar storefront, direct sales through sales reps, festivals or shows, etc. Consider the distribution routes used by your closest competitors. Are they using the most effective channels? Is there any way to modify or improve on the standard methods that will still be appropriate for your product? Will you start with one channel, such as brick-and-mortar and then move into other channels, such as online?

Your target customers also play an important role in the distribution channels you select. If you are selling directly to the end user, you probably have more options than if you are targeting distributors to market your product. Think about it from your target market’s perspective. What is the easiest way for them to access your product? Under what circumstances are they most likely to be looking for what you offer? If your product is new to the market, consider where your target market currently purchases similar products. If it is easier for your customers to buy from you than your competitors, they will come.

Your own work style and personality are also relevant in considering distribution channels for your product. If the idea of spending your days chatting up strangers is distressing to you, then a brick and mortar storefront is probably not the best option. If spending countless hours in front of your computer sounds agonizing, avoid any wholly web-based options. Be honest about your preferences — one of the greatest advantages of starting your own business is the freedom to choose how you get work done. Don’t sabotage yourself by choosing a business that requires you to be out of your comfort zone for every sale.

No matter what your business idea is, there is usually a way to adapt your idea to a distribution channel that works for you and for your target customer. Take a chef that loves to prepare fine dining food but doesn’t want the large crowds of a restaurant. This chef could base their business on a catering model or a personal chef model.

Many modern start ups have a broad range of choices about how to distribution their products. Consider all three factors — your product, your customers, and yourself — before deciding the best routes for your business. If possible, consider developing multiple distribution channels within your start up, even if you only start with one initially. The more ways your product can get to your customers, the bigger your potential market.

About the Author-K. MacKillop, a serial entrepreneur, is founder of LaunchX and authors a small business startup blog. The LaunchX System includes step-by-step business startup procedures, small business software & more, to help entrepreneurs start a business based on their idea. Visit LaunchX.com for a free Business Readiness Assessment.

The 80/20 rule – that 80 percent of your sales come from the top 20 percent of your customers – applies to most businesses. Nurturing that precious 20 percent means focusing your marketing programs on the customers who drive your company’s profitability. A laser-like focus on these high-profit buyers also prevents you from expending too much effort on lower profit customers. 


Remember that profitability does not necessarily correlate with the amount of money a customer gives to your business. In many businesses, smaller sales can be highly profitable, while larger sales can cost the company a lot to administer or deliver, and therefore have a smaller profit margin.



4 tips to unearth your most profitable customers 


1) Calculate acquisition costs

To assess customer profitability, you need to determine how much it costs your business to attract each customer. Many small businesses will be able to get away with a cost of sales analysis that is much simpler than what larger companies use. Keep in mind that the cost of sales numbers produced through these calculations are averages, to be used for rough evaluations of your customer base.



To conduct a simple analysis, first review the effort involved in closing a typical sale. Be sure to include expenses like a salesperson, direct mail, Web site development or other advertising costs. Estimate the total cost of your outreach and divide it by the number of sales you close annually to do a “quick and dirty” analysis.



2) Calculate cost of customer service

It is important to track your customer service expenses to measure how profitable your current customers are. The equation is similar to the cost of sales analysis. Apply costs for service-related items such as order taking personnel, project manager salaries and delivery of your product or service to each customer. Estimate the average cost of servicing each customer by dividing by the number of customers you serviced during the year. If you need help determining key service expenses in your industry, ask your accountant for industry standards. Keep in mind that the cost of service numbers produced through these calculations are averages, to be used for very rough evaluations of your customer base.

3) Create a high-potential profile

With the two figures above and the revenue that each of your customer provides, you can determine a rough sense of individual customer profitability. You can use this information to develop a profile of your high-potential customer. Look for common characteristics and behaviours. Do they fit into specific demographic or geographic categories? Do they have certain shared attitudes or values? Do they make their buying decisions in a similar way? This profile will help you develop the most effective marketing programs to reach these targets, extend their value to your company, and attract more high-profit customers.

Some businesses might want to go a step further and develop a customer potential pyramid – a three-segment hierarchy that breaks out the company’s high-potential, medium-potential, and low-potential customers. The purpose of this profile is to look for marketing tactics to migrate customers into the high-profit categories.

4) Reallocate efforts around least profitable customers



In support of your focus on the top 20 percent of your customer pool, you should make an effort to not attract unprofitable customers. Review your records for those customers who cost you valuable time and money and create a profile of them in the same way you built a high potential profile. To the degree that you can, be sure that your marketing programs exclude these customers, to keep you efficient and profitable.

Since every relationship is an important link to other customers, try to avoid alienating anyone by telling them you don’t want their business. Instead, just avoid focusing resources on reaching them.

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You take your car in for service. The service office is immaculately clean and resembles a hotel lobby. The smell of freshly brewed coffee is in the air, and you ask yourself “How come I cannot smell any car fumes?” The service manager greets you, is well dressed in a neatly pressed shirt and tie, with a name badge. You give him the keys, and he asks you “Do, you mind if I go through our 12 Point Service Guarantee?” He then places the form in front of you, and points his pen next to each of the guarantees as he explains each one to you.

What is your current attitude to your business as an owner or as an employee?

Businesses go under because they run out of cash. A business accelerates when it markets itself successfully. Your business is sustainable when the right foundations are put in place, and has all of the functions of the business allocated to responsible people who are motivated to succeed. ‘Your people are your asset’ should not be a token saying but should be your business mantra. Invest in your assets or your people should be done wisely and no money should be invested unless there is a return on investment.

A work badge or ID is one of those things that is way too easy to misplace. Losing a work badge can be, at best, embarrassing and frustrating for the employee, and at worst, expensive for a company. But having a selection of badge holders on hand can make it easier for employees to hang on to their cards - and save you money at the same time. Here are several different types of badge holders that are currently available.

Earth-Friendly Holders

If you’re concerned about the planet, check out earth-friendly badge holders. These holders contain no phthalates (toxic chemicals) so they’re great if you need a versatile badge holder that’s good for both you and the environment.

Reflective and Anti-Static Holders

Safety should always come first and with a reflective badge holder, you can be sure your badge will easily be seen, even in low-light conditions. Some badge holders even glow in the dark, so they’d be great at events such as concerts or parties. Meanwhile, anti-static badge holders help prevent the build-up of static electricity, so you don’t zap yourself. (Or somebody else.) You can also get an anti-static card holder that’s ideal for storing cards with a magnetic strip in them.

Shielded Smart Card Holders

This product is a patent pending shielded badge holder that’s made to protect government-issued ID cards from being read by the wrong people. Government-issued smart cards have a chip in them that contains a lot of sensitive information, so it’s important to make sure that the cards can’t be accessed by unauthorized personnel or readers. However, it is also important that users can have their cards read by the right people when necessary. Using one of these shielded card holders all you need to do is squeeze the top of the holder and it will split open so the data can be read by a scanner.

Rigid Plastic Holders

These are good badge holders that are perfect for everyday use. They come in several different styles and colors, and are available in both horizontal and vertical formats. One of these types of holders has an extractor slide that makes it easy to slide a card in and out of the holder, so they’re great for use with magnetic strip and chip cards. There’s also a convertible card holder that can be used either horizontally or vertically, thanks to a clip on the back that swivels. Most rigid plastic badge holders will have a slot and chain holes so that you can use them with lanyards, badge reels or neck chains.

Proximity Badge Holders

This type of holder is ideal for people who use proximity cards at work to open doors, etc. Proximity cards are delicate and expensive, and proximity badge holders can help protect them. The card is even secured in the holder when a strap is laced through the loops in the top of the holder, so the card can’t fall out and get lost. You can also purchase locking card holders that permanently lock a card into place.

Vinyl Holders

Like the rigid plastic holders, vinyl holders come in a variety of styles and are good for a bunch of different needs. Some of these holders have clips on the back so you can attach one to your clothing, while other can be used with lanyards or chains. There are even re-sealable card holders that help keep your card clean, and colored holders for when you want to make a statement. Vinyl badge-holders are often used for name tags at meetings, events, conferences and trade shows.

Now that you know what kinds of badge holders are available, it’ll be easy to pick the right one for your company. So get some badge holders today and watch your employees never lose track of their ID cards again!

If you are looking for badge holders or other ID Supplies for your company, you should really check out MyBinding.com. They have a great selection of these products, plus they offer free shipping on all orders over $75.00.

John has a sporting goods business which sells equipment direct to sporting clubs. John has owned the business for over 20 years, and has had the same clubs year after year purchase from him. On the eve of his 21st year in business, John decides it is time to retire, and pass on the business to his son Matt.

Long one of the more popular binding systems on the market, the Akiles Wiremac M works with double loop wire and comes in either a two to one or three to one pitch configuration. In the following report, we will take a closer look at the Wiremac M and list what we consider to be some of this machine’s strengths and weaknesses.

Strengths:

1. One of the great features of the Wiremac M is that it is available in either a two to one or three to one pitch. This means that you will be able to choose the Wiremac M that is right for the needs of your office.

2. With its dies that are fully disengageable and the punching throat that fits paper up to legal size, the Wiremac M can punch letter, legal, half letter, A4, and really, any document of any custom size less than 14 inches. It is also important to note that the punching throat is of an open design meaning that the user can punch holes in longer documents using a two step process.

3. We found that the design of the Wiremac M made it very easy to use. The user controls the machine’s wire closer with a knob that is conveniently placed on top of the machine. The knob, like the rest of the machine is made of metal, and should last for years without any problems.

4. We also liked the wire holder that is placed on the front of the Wiremac M. This makes the binding process just that much easier by holding the spine in place while the user hangs the pages onto the document.

5. We thought that the Wiremac M’s punching capacity was pretty impressive at around twenty pages. This is actually a pretty nice punching capacity especially when you consider the price point of this machine.

Weaknesses:

1. Though we liked the punching capacity of the Wiremac M, it is important to understand that it is, after all, still just a manual punch. Therefore, if you are going to need to bind large numbers of documents, or even to do smaller books in a hurry, you may want to consider purchasing an electric punch. Using a manual punch can get a little bit tedious for larger projects.

2. Any wire holder is better than no wire holder, but the clamp style holder that the Wiremac M provides is kind of tricky to learn how to use. This is especially true if you are used to the hook type of holder that most other machines of this type utilize. Not a huge deal, just something to be aware of.

3. As stated above, you will have the choice of either two to one or three to one pitch pattern on your Wiremac M. This is fine if you are pretty sure that you are only going to want to use one type or the other. If you think, however, that you will want a little more flexibility in the documents that you are able to bind, you might want to investigate a machine such as the WireMac Duo Combo.

If you are interested in more information about the Akiles Wiremac M Manual Wire Binding Machine you should really check out MyBinding.com. They offer a great price and Free Shipping on all orders over $75. Plus, they carry a huge selection of Wire Binding Supplies for both 3:1 pitch and 2:1 pitch binding.

Unibind binding machines are some of the easiest machines you can use to bind your documents. The Unibind system eliminates the need for punching your documents, making the binding process essentially a one-step affair. The Unibind XU238 binding machine is one of the company’s cheaper binding machines (it retails for approximately $800.00) and it offers versatility and the opportunity to be more productive. Continue reading to discover what the Unibind XU-238 binding machine can do for you and your office.

The Unibind XU238 gives you the opportunity to bind your documents using a variety of different covers and spines. When you use this machine, you will end up with a perfect bound document that can resemble a perfect bound document or a hardcover book. To use the Unibind XU238, all you need to do is place your pages in a binding spine or cover and then place the whole thing on the machine. The XU238 will recognize the document, turn itself on and flash a green light to let you know when the binding cycle is complete. It is really very easy.

With this machine, you have the option of using a variety of different binding materials, including Steelback and Steelbook spines, as well as Unibind’s SteelMat and SteelCrystal covers. You can also use Unibind Photobook covers so you can create your own photobooks or photo albums. Plus, you can also use traditional thermal binding supplies. However, since said supplies lack the steel spines found in Unibind materials, you’ll need to trick the machine into thinking the thermal spine has steel in it. Luckily, this is also easy to do. Just place a Unibind spine next to your document and the machine will get to work.

The Unibind XU238 is a step up from the company’s entry-level machine, the XU138. That machine only has one heater and cooling unit, whereas the XU238 has two. This means you can bind more documents at once, which can save you a lot of time. The machine’s binding capacity is 36 millimeters (about 340 pages) and you can bind up to 72 millimeters at once, which means you can bind two 36 mm books or a bunch of smaller ones. The machine’s binding cycle only lasts a minute, so you can bind a lot of documents in a short amount of time. Indeed, this is one of the fastest binding machines you can buy, so if time is of the essence for you, a Unibind machine would be a great choice.

That said, the XU238 has some drawbacks. One of these is the width of documents you can bind. Users who need to bind documents that are thicker than 36 mm (approximately 1.5 inches wide), need to go for a different binding method because Unibind doesn’t manufacture spines any thicker than that. You are also somewhat limited in the length of your documents because Unibind machines can only bind items that are 11 or 8.5 inches long. And because the Unibind spines have steel in them, they’re nearly impossible to trim down, unlike, say, a plastic binding comb. Also, this is not a good binding method if you need your documents to be able to wrap around as they would if they were bound with plastic combs or wire. If having documents that can do that is important to you, you’ll need to choose a punch and bind system, such as spiral binding.

Despite its drawbacks, the Unibind XU238 is really a top-notch binding machine that makes it a breeze to quickly produce elegant-looking booklets. If you need a binding solution for your office and you want a machine that is easy to use, you should really check out the XU238.

If you’re considering purchasing the Unibind XU238, you should really check out MyBinding.com. They have great prices on the entire line of Unibind Binding Machines. They also offer free shipping on all orders over $75.00. Check it out for yourself today!

Folding invoices and correspondence can be a frustrating task for even the most professional office worker. It’s time-consuming, tedious, and just not very fun. If you have ever wondered if there’s a machine that can help you with this most thankless of tasks, you’re in luck because German-based manufacturer Dahle has two letter folders that can help you out. This article will take a look at these folders so you can decide if one of them is right for you and your workplace.

The first Dahle letter folder is the 10540. This is a personal-sized letter folder that is small and lightweight so it won’t take up a lot of room on a desk. (It only weighs about nine pounds, so transporting it won’t be a problem at all.) The 10540 can fold five sheets of paper at once, including documents that have already been stapled. The machine is very quiet so it won’t disturb your workplace and it produces a variety of folds, including the classic letter fold. The 10540 is also really easy to use. All you need to do it turn it on and insert your document and it will be folded immediately. This unit retails for $299.00, so it’s affordable for just about any company. Plus, it’s cheaper than hiring a temp to fold your invoices, correspondence, and fliers. That means your star employees can spend their time doing something more productive. So, if you use the 10540, you’ll be able to save both time and money.

While the 10540 is good for general, everyday office use, you might need something that’s a bit more powerful. If so, the the Dahle 10560 letter folder might fit the bill. This machine is great for high-volume mailing because it can fold approximately 4,000 sheets of regular 20 lb. paper in one hour. Like the 10540, the 10560 can fold stapled documents that consist of five pages or less. It can also produce four different types of folds. The 10560 can hold up to 50 sheets in the attached paper tray to keep them on hand for instant folding, and it comes with a desk stand and paper catch so your documents won’t fly all over the place after they have been folded. Best of all, the 10560 operates quietly, so your employees won’t be distracted by a machine whirring away. Finally, 10560 retails for $599.00, so while it’s more expensive than the 10540, its increased folding speed might just be worth the extra cash, especially if you fold a lot of documents on a regular basis.

As for which letter folder you should choose, it is really up to you. The 10540 is obviously the cheaper unit, so if money is a concern, this might be the machine to get. However, you should also consider how much folding you do and how much time you or your employees spend doing it. If you do a lot of folding the 10560 would probably be the better option, even though it costs more money.

Folding your documents has never been a fun task, but having a Dahle letter folder on hand can help make the job get done faster. If you’re in the market for a letter folder, you really should consider looking at these great products by Dahle.

If you are looking for more information on the Dahle 10540 Letter Folder or the Dahle 10560 Letter Folder, you should really check out MyBinding.com. They carry a huge selection of paper folding machines and their prices are great.

The word “shredder” tends to conjure up images of deskside paper shredders whirring away in an office and spitting out long shreds of paper. But did you know that there are other types of shredders? Well, there are, and Intimus, one of America’s best shredder manufacturers, has a whole line of them. This article will introduce you to the specialty shredders Intimus currently has available. Who knows? You may even decide you need one for your business.

Cardboard Shredders

If you’ve ever had to dispose of a lot of cardboard, you know how much of a pain it can be. Those cardboard boxes take up a lot of room even after they are flattened, plus they’re awkward to move. A cardboard shredder can help you with that by turning any cardboard you don’t need into useful packing materials. Intimus has two different cardboard shredders on the market: the PacMate and the PacMaster S 220v. These two machines make it easy for you to dispose of those pesky cardboard boxes and turn them into shreds that can either be recycled or used for packing material. Not only will you free up some much-needed space, you’ll be helping the environment by reusing and recycling! And if your company is on a budget (like everyone else these days), the PacMate is a reasonably priced machine that can not only create packing materials from cardboard, but newsprint and other types of paper as well. If you have more financial freedom and/or you need a really powerful shredder, the PacMaster S 220v is the machine for you. It will even help you cut your boxes down to a suitable size for shredding.

Multimedia Shredders

If your company routinely destroys media such as CD’s, credit cards, and floppy disks and your current paper shredder can’t handle such items, you definitely need a multimedia shredder such as Intimus’ Multimedia Particle-Cut Shredder or their 502CD Multimedia Shredder. Both of these shredders pulverize media so you can be sure that your sensitive data is totally destroyed, even if it’s on a CD-ROM or DVD. The 502CD machine has two different compartments so your shredded CD’s and DVD’s don’t get mixed up with your other waste, making for easy recycling. Meanwhile, the Multimedia Particle-Cut Shredder can not only shred CD’s and the like, it can destroy Zip disks, DAT tapes, and Superdisks. If you need the ultimate in multimedia shredding, the Intimus Multimedia Particle-Cut Shredder is the machine to get.

Pharmacy Shredders

Finally, Martin Yale, the parent company of Intimus, manufactures the ScriptStroyer pharmacy shredder, a machine that’s a must-have for every drugstore, doctor’s office, and hospital in the country. Anyone dealing with any kind of health-related information (prescriptions, medical charts, etc.) must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), a federal law that was passed to ensure patient privacy. Not complying with HIPPA (such as not shredding private information) can lead to big trouble, but the ScriptStroyer can help ensure that you stay on the right side of the law. This powerful machine shreds pharmacy labels as well as pill bottles, making it the ideal choice for total HIPPA compliance. It also has an automatic oiler, so it’s easy to maintain. The ScriptStroyer runs quietly, so it won’t create a ruckus in your medical office or drugstore. There isn’t another product like this anywhere on the shredder market, which makes Intimus/Martin Yale a leader in shredding technology, and one that clearly has its customers’ best interests in mind.

There’s more to the shredding world than just cross- and strip-cut shredders. Indeed, there’s a shredder out there for just about every need imaginable. If you’re in the market for a specialty shredder, be sure to give Intimus some consideration. Whether you need to shred cardboard, diskettes, Zip disks, or medicine bottles, there’s an Intimus machine that’s perfect for you.

To learn more about Intimus Shredders or to buy one of the units discussed in this article you should really check out MyBinding.com. In fact, they carry a huge selection of Paper Shredders from manufacturers such as Intimus, Fellowes, GBC Shredmaster, Martin Yale, MBM DestroyIt and Dahle. Check them out today!

Office communication doesn’t just mean telephone calls, faxes, e-mails, and instant messaging. It also applies to good old-fashioned communication via whiteboards, calendars, and bulletin boards. Since many of today’s offices have cubicles, it’s important to look for communication boards that can fit into smaller spaces. That’s where Quartet comes in. Quartet offers communication solutions that can save you money and precious office space, and still enable you to communicate with your colleagues, keep track of your business goals, and stay organized. Some of these solutions can be found in Quartet’s lineup of Prestige cubicle boards. These boards offer several different ways to help you get the word out and stay productive and focused, even in small spaces.

The Quartet Prestige Cubicle Planner is a two-month calendar that can help you stay on top of your meetings, appointments, and project deadlines. You can write on the calendar’s surface with dry erase markers and your notes will erase easily thanks to Quartet’s patented Total Erase surface. To change the month, simply slide the panel to the left and fill in your dates. The Cubicle Planner measures 13″x 36″ and comes with a tray that can hold your markers and erasers.

Prestige whiteboards are a great way to keep track of your ideas and organize your thoughts. Quartet offers four different sizes of cubicle whiteboards (from 13″ x 30″ to 18″ x 48″) and all of them have the True Erase surface that won’t stain or ghost. These boards also feature a grid pattern so your writing won’t go all over the place and give your cube a disorderly appearance.

If you need a bulletin board, Quartet’s fabric boards can help fulfill that need. These bulletin boards have self-healing, dark gray fabric so they’ll look new even after years of use and they’ll easily blend in with your office surroundings. The core is made of high-density foam that’s able to securely hold on to pushpins, so your documents won’t fall off and disappear. These boards are available in two sizes: 18″ x 48″ and 13″ x 36″, so they’re perfect for today’s small work spaces.

You can also have both a bulletin board and a whiteboard with Quartet’s combination boards. These are available in the same sizes as the fabric boards and they feature both a dry erase and bulletin board surface, so you can have two means of communication even in a small space. The whiteboard surface is easy to erase and the bulletin board area is self-healing, just like Quartet’s larger boards, so you’ll still get the same high level of quality you expect from the Prestige brand.

Communication and organization are important elements of business life and you need to have the right tools to help you succeed. Quarter’s Prestige cubicle boards can help you do that because they offer several different ways to manage your time, map out your plans, and organize your workspace, even if you have the tiniest cubicle imaginable. With Quartet, you’ll always be on top of your game, so consider adding a Prestige Cubicle Board to your workspace now!

If you are interested in buying a Quartet Prestige Cubicle Board you should really check out MyBinding.com. They have great prices on the entire line of GBC Quartet Boards and Easels and they offer free shipping on all orders over $75. Check out the possibilities today.

If you need to show off your work, give a big presentation, or make your office more efficient, a Quartet easel or room divider could be just the thing you’re looking for. This article will introduce you to some of Quartet’s great products, so read on to find out how they can enhance your working environment.

Room Dividers

Is your office space a little bit too open and airy? If so, a Quartet Motion room divider might be a wise purchase. These easily transportable dividers with locking casters can help you make more efficient use of your office space. Plus, they can make it easier to communicate with your employees. Each divider has two sides: one is designed for use as a bulletin board, while the other is a magnetic whiteboard. The whiteboard side includes a marker tray so you can easily access your dry erase makers, and the board itself is made of high-quality DuraMax porcelain. DuraMax porcelain requires only minimum cleaning and is resistant to ghosting, scratches, and dents, making this a very durable product. Plus, some of these whiteboards also feature a grid pattern, so your writing won’t get all slanted.

The 3-In-1 Easel

Quartet’s 3-In-1 easels are exceptionally versatile. As with Quartet’s room dividers, these easels both roll easily along and stay put, thanks to the locking casters. One side of the easel is a whiteboard, so it’s perfect for use during meetings, and it features the company’s patented Total Erase surface so you’ll spend more time working and less time cleaning your dry erase board. On the other side of the easel, you’ll find a storage tray and repositionable shelves. You can also attach a flip chart pad to the easel, which can also double as a room divider. Finally, a translucent bottom panel and metal frame give this easel a polished, contemporary look.

Euro Easels

Quartet offers three different types of Euro Easels. The first is the Euro Magnetic Porcelain Mobile Easel. This easel features a porcelain dry erase board with a magnetic surface. This easel has casters so it can be moved to wherever you need it. Two of the casters lock so it will stay in place once it’s in your desired location. You can also adjust the height of this easel, so everyone in your conference room can see your presentation. Next up is the Euro Magnetic Porcelain Easel which also has a dry erase board. This unit lacks casters, but it does fold up for easy storage. You can also use it on a tabletop easel. Finally, there’s the Euro Magnetic Easel which is a classic tripod-type easel with telescoping legs. Due to its extendable arms, this easel can display three sheets of flip chart paper at once. This makes it a good choice if you give a lot of in-depth presentations.

Quartet Reversible Mobile Easels

Have you ever had the frustrating experience of running out of space on your whiteboard? If so, Quartet’s Reversible Mobile Easels can help. Available in both horizontal and vertical formats, these easels offer two whiteboard surfaces. When one surface is covered, just flip the board over for more writing space. These easels include an alignment grid, marker tray, and flip chart hooks so you can express your ideas both on paper and the dry erase surface.

Quartet Display Easels

Finally, Quartet offers a full line of elegant display easels that allow you to display signs, maps, photographs, artwork, and so on. These are available in a variety of sizes and finishes, such as brass. Some of these easels, such as the Steel Tripod Display Easel, can accommodate whiteboards, while the Instant Easel folds up so it won’t take up a lot of storage room. No matter what you need to display, there’s a Quartet easel that can show off what you’ve got!

If you’re interested in purchasing a Quartet easel for your office, you should really check out MyBinding.com. They carry the full line of Quartet Easels. In fact, they have great prices and offer free shipping on a huge selection of Whiteboards and Easels. Check them out today!

Due to the demands of the fast-paced business world, everyone is on the go these days. In fact, many business travelers often find that they must take many of their office supplies with them, including cell phones, laptops, and other accessories such as staplers. It might seem like a total pain to have to carry a stapler around, but Swingline offers several portable staplers that can slip into your pocket or laptop bag so you’ll always be able to staple your documents when you need to. Here is a quick overview of some of the portable staplers Swingline offers so that you can stay productive, even when you’re on the road.

Swingline Tot Portable Mini Staplers

These are some of the smallest staplers currently on the market. They’re so small you can easily carry one in your purse or backpack and have room for all of your other important stuff. Tot mini staplers feature a handy built-in staple remover and they can staple up to 12 sheets of paper. They’re also available in several popular colors including red, purple, and blue. Each unit comes with 1,000 staples so you can use it right away without having to purchase additional supplies.

Swingline Tot Grip Staplers

These staplers are similar to the classic Tot units, but they have a unique stand-up design and are available in several translucent colors, which means that they look very cool. They also come with colored staples so you can give your papers a personal touch. Like the other Tot staplers, they can fasten up to 12 pages together and are easy to transport and store.

Swingline Tot Slim Stapler

If you need the ultimate portable stapler, the Swingline Tot Slim Stapler is for you. It collapses when not in use, so you really can use it anywhere. This stapler has a metal clip so you can attach the unit to a zipper, bag, or even your key-chain, if you wanted. The Swingline Tot Slim comes with 500 staples and like other Tot staplers, it has a built-in staple remover.

Swingline Anywhere Compact Stapler

These staplers are a little bit larger than the Swingline Tot models, but they’re still portable. Plus, they offer a higher stapling capacity (up to 15 sheets). Like the Tots, they’re available in some great colors including translucent blue and teal. Each stapler has an integrated staple storage compartment so you’ll always have extra staples handy, even when you’re away from the office. These staplers also open up so you can use them to tack posters, signs, and other items to bulletin boards and other surfaces.

Swingline Portable Electric Stapler

Sometimes you need the power an electric stapler can provide, even if you’re traveling. With Swingline’s Portable Electric Stapler, you can have it. This stapler gets its power from six AA batteries (you can also use an AC adapter) and it can staple up to 20 sheets. This stapler even comes with an indicator to let you know when you need to add staples. Plus, it’s backed by Swingline’s 100% Performance Guarantee and a limited two-year warranty, making this a wise choice for people who need a reliable portable stapler.

The next time you head out on a business trip, consider taking a Swingline portable stapler with you. From the colorful Tots to the company’s Portable Electric Stapler, there’s a Swingline stapler that can make your job easier no matter where you are.

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Using a lanyard has its practical purposes, such as holding on to a work ID or proximity card, but a lanyard can also help you make a social statement. Social awareness is a very important part of 21st century life and there are a variety of causes that people work for and promote, such as curing cancer, saving the planet, and preventing domestic violence. With an awareness lanyard, not only can you keep your ID handy, you can let the world know about the cause that’s closest to your heart. Here are several awareness lanyards that you can choose from to promote your cause.

Awareness Ribbon Lanyards

These lanyards are 36 inches long and are non-breakaway lanyards. They come in packs of 100. Each lanyard is a different color and is imprinted with a pattern of ribbons. Here are some of the colors you can choose from and what each color stands for:

* Green Ribbon: The environment is obviously one issue associated with green ribbons. Other causes include organ donation and transplant, and aware of Mitochondrial disease, a genetic disorder.

* Pink Ribbon: Just about everyone has seen one of these ribbons. Pink ribbons stand for breast cancer awareness and are often seen worn by participants of such events as Walk for the Cure and organizations such as the Susan G. Koman Foundation.

* Purple Ribbon: The purple ribbon is used to promote a variety of causes. These range from curing cancers such as Hodgkin’s lymphoma and pancreatic cancer, as well as promoting awareness of such debilitating illnesses as lupus, epilepsy, and fibromyalgia. Purple ribbons can also be worn to show support for domestic violence victims and to promote religious tolerance.

* Red Ribbon: This is another popular ribbon and it’s worn to promote AIDS awareness. It can also be worn to show support for victims of vasculitis (an inflammation of the blood vessels) and for awareness campaigns such as Red Ribbon Week, a drug and alcohol abuse prevention effort.

* White Ribbon: This ribbon, like the purple ribbon, is also worn to foster awareness of the need to prevent domestic violence.

Breast Cancer Awareness Lanyards

Breast cancer is a very popular cause these days and if it’s an issue that’s important to you and your organization, you’ll be please to know that, in addition to the pink awareness ribbon lanyard, there are a few other lanyards you can choose from. One of these is a pink OptiBraid breakaway lanyard, which has a slider emblazoned with a pink ribbon. You can also get a flat breakaway lanyard that has either a wide or narrow plastic hook from which to hang your ID card. These lanyards don’t have the awareness ribbon on them, but they’re very pink so people will definitely know which cause you’re supporting. Finally, there are flat, woven lanyards that feature the pink awareness ribbon on both sides of the strap. These are breakaway lanyards that have a steel swivel-hook attachment, and they’re some of the nicest lanyards you can buy. All of these breast cancer awareness lanyards are 36 inches long and are available in boxes of 100.

No matter what cause you’re associated with, an awareness lanyard can not only serve a practical purpose, but it can help the world know what’s important. By wearing an awareness lanyard, you’re showing people that you care.

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