Lightening the load
5 ways technology can lighten the legal workload Every lawyer wants to do more in less time. After all, billable hours and productivity are big keys to success for a firm and its clients. It’s especially important, however, for entrepreneurial-minded lawyers looking to launch their own firms. Starting a business is a lot of work; it places tremendous demands on time and resources. To both grow a firm and deliver exceptional client service, lawyers appreciate the many ways that technology can lighten their workloads. Here are five ways technology can help create ideal workflows that reduce downtime, increase productivity and enhance …
Single minded
Regularly shopping around for the lowest prices on office products and services might seem like the sensible thing to do. But when you factor in the bigger picture, purchasing this way is not so attractive. Here we look at why using a single-source supplier makes far better business sense. Time and transparency A major drawback of a multi-sourcing approach is the huge amount of time that it takes up – which is a big cost to a business. For example, if you need numerous items of stationery or several services, getting quotes for each from a range of suppliers is …
GDPR: compliance or contravention?
It’s just over a year since the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR – came into force. Some companies have taken it in their stride and are meeting their legal obligations but a considerable number are either still lagging behind or are not as compliant as they think they are. GDPR came into effect in May 2018, and in the following eight months, over 95,000 infringement complaints were made to EU national data protection authorities. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is now exercising its power to impose fines, and they can be huge. Notably, British Airways and the Marriott Hotel …
Paper for the planet
The damage we are causing to the planet and the urgent need for mitigating action is in the news virtually every day. Within the workplace, finding ways of embedding ever-greater sustainability measures across practices and products is therefore high on the agenda but it’s not always easy. One product, however, that needn’t be a challenge is paper. Renewable and sustainable Paper is produced from wood, in itself a natural and renewable resource. When it originates from forests that are certified as responsibly managed, it is not only sustainable but also leaves behind an important environmental asset. Forests soak up carbon …
Standing the test of time
Envelopes that stick! With businesses generally sending out far less by post, stocks of envelopes are staying around for a lot longer. So you’ll want to be sure that what you buy has the longest possible shelf life. Five year shelf life… All of our own brand envelopes have specially formulated peel and seal strips that continue to provide a strong bond for a full five years – far beyond the industry norm of up to two years. We offer a complete range of envelope sizes, with and without windows, which will carry on doing a perfect job year after …
Streamlined marketing
Companies are investing far more in corporate marketing, in particular printed material, so speedy, cost-effective solutions that don’t compromise quality are a big attraction. Our web-based Web2Print system delivers exactly that. It saves you time, puts you in control, offers fast turnaround and saves you money. Using a multi-option online template pre-set to your brand guidelines, you can quickly and easily design and manage products from your desk, such as leaflets and newsletters as well as letterheads and business cards. The system produces an instant proof, so you cancheck it over straight away and make any changes. Once you’ve finalised and approved it, it goes direct to us for printing – and with fewer steps and a shorter process, print costs are …
Supporting the Education Sector
We are now providing the education sector with a cost and time-efficient one-stop solution for all their supply needs. We have a dedicated education supplies catalogue featuring over 15,000 products, which is available both in print and on line. With a focus on top quality items at budget-friendly prices, products include our own brand lines and a full range of exercise books, including Durabooks, which we offer at the same price as a standard range. Liz Freeman, who recently joined us, looks after our education sector customers. If you have any questions or would like to find out more, call …
