Office Supplies

In order for your business to run smoothly, it is imperative that you have the proper supplies on hand. From my own years working in the industry at a corporate level, with office views that you couldn’t even possibly imagine, I know from first hand experience that having the right office supplies for the job is crucial to the success and well being of your business. Employers that equip their employees with proper office supplies and equipment can keep their employees much more satisfied and productive at their job. I am going to provide you with a small list of office supplies that are always good to have on hand; whether you run a small business with a brick and mortar store, an ecommerce business online, or work from a high-rise corporate office, this list will be helpful for you!

The first thing I want to let you know about is the importance of having proper shipping materials on hand, including cardboard boxes. These are important to have because you never know when you’re going to need to be shipping things to different customers or clients. I know from personal experience that it is crucial to be on top of your game when it comes to office supplies. Sometimes there are things that need to be sent out on short notice and there is not necessarily a lot of time to be wasted ordering more cardboard boxes and packaging supplies. Having your shelves stocked with these supplies beforehand can make the office run a whole lot smoother.

Another tip is to improve your office supplies in the apps and software department. What I mean is this; we all know technology is now a crucial part of all of our lives, including just about any and every type of business imaginable. Using technology to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and employees is crucial to the success of your business. If you are in an industry that works with a lot of different customers on a more personal level, then you might take advantage of a CRM system. CRM stands for ‘customer relationship management’ and is a staple in the world of interacting with customers on a daily basis. CRM systems can help you keep track of customers and clients, their information, and histories of purchases and other interactions. Investing in assets like a CRM system are critical for the success of your business. The CRM system that we use at my job is called Klaviyo, and it is very effective in analyzing how we are interacting with our customers and in what ways we can be improving. 

A final tip is to take advantage of supplies that will help with planning and tracking. As your business grows and things get crazier, it can get hard to keep up with all your new business developments and ideas. Having a way to keep track of things is crucial! Online calendars like Google calendar are really good at scheduling things with other people in your business, and that way everyone can see the same schedule online and look at what’s going on for themselves. Having a personal planner (I like a literal journal) is extremely helpful for keeping track of your own tasks, meetings, goals, and other important events in your life. I hope this list was helpful, it took me a long while to come up with these!