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Top 3 Fun-filled Activities for a Holiday Office Party

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Are you looking to add some excitement to your holiday office party this year? We’ve got some great ideas for activities that will make your party one to remember.

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You can put a workplace spin on this traditional favorite by having your staff make gingerbread offices, or gingerbread cubicles. Be creative and adapt the theme to something that matches your work environment. If you have a large staff, you can divide into teams of two to four people.

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How to Save Money on Printing Costs

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Did you know that you can cut your printing costs by using certain fonts?

There have been different types of studies done in the past by different individuals, and we have reviewed some of them to present a summary of the findings to help you determine the best font for your business’s needs.

Studies on Fonts

In 2012, a tech website conducted a study comparing Garamond, Comic Sans and Courier. They hand drew the same text and size of the fonts with ballpoint pens to compare ink usage. They found Garamond used the least ink and Comic Sans used the most.

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How to Defeat Mosquitoes at Your Company Picnic

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Are you worried about unwanted, buzzing and stinging guests disrupting your company picnic this summer? We tested a three ingredient home remedy for keeping mosquitoes away that has been making the rounds on social media lately, and it really does work. It’s said that an application lasts 2 to 3 months. It’s been a little over a month since we applied the mixture, and it’s still fending off the mosquitoes very successfully. The best part about it is that is perfectly safe for use on grass, flowers and plants, and it won’t harm children or pets.

Just mix, spray and watch the mosquitoes go away.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle of mint mouthwash
  • 3 bottles or cans of stale beer (open a day before mixing and leave out over night)
  • 3 cups of Epsom salt

How to Mix Mosquito Spray

Pour beer, mouthwash and Epsom salt into a large pitcher. Stir until salt is thoroughly dissolved. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Shake well before use.

How to Apply Mosquito Spray

Spray the mixture on grass and plants all around the area where your company picnic will be held. Spray it around picnic tables, benches, chairs and outdoor games. If your company picnic is going to be at someone’s home, you can even spray the mixture on decks and concrete patios, and around swimming pools. Do make sure to allow the treated areas to dry before your picnic starts.

Must-Have Office Equipment for Busy Law Firms

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law officeFrom label printers to telephones to multifunction printers, having the right office equipment is crucial to keeping a busy law office running smoothly and efficiently. We’ve put together a checklist to help you make sure you haven’t missed out on a gadget that can benefit your office.

Label Printers

Label printers allow you to create cost-effective labels for envelopes, packages, file folders and more. Labels are professional looking and easier to read than hand printed addresses. With a label printer that has wireless networking, you can print up to 110 standard address labels per minute from an address list on your computer. The brother QL- 820NWB even prints postage, graphics and barcodes, and saves you money because no ink or toner are needed.

Telephones

A multi-line phone system that supports numerous extensions will ensure that the attorneys in your office don’t miss any important client calls. We recommend the at&t Syn248™. It supports up to 24 extensions and doesn’t come with the cost or hassle of traditional PBXs. It has plug-and-talk technology and integrates with existing network without special wiring. [Read more…] about Must-Have Office Equipment for Busy Law Firms

Three Reasons to Skip Big Box Stores and Buy Local

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You might be surprised to learn that shopping at a big box store doesn’t guarantee you the best pricing or range of product options after all. Big box stores are also not so great for the health of local communities. Here are three things to think about before your next trip to a big box store.

1. They Dominate Markets and Drive Prices Up

Big box stores often end up crowding out smaller, locally-owned businesses, which means fewer shopping options and less competition. Competition in the marketplace is necessary in order to maintain low pricing over time. Without competition, businesses can charge any price they want because customers have no other buying options. To ensure low pricing and a fair market, it is crucial to support locally-owned businesses. [Read more…] about Three Reasons to Skip Big Box Stores and Buy Local