Many of you may already be aware of this, but we offer a monthly newsletter written by me, Dave. The newsletter is informative, short and good reading. I take a compilation of the most common questions throughout the month and post answers in the newsletter.

It is pretty safe to say that if one customer has a question regarding a product, there are probably several others out there with the same question.Subscribers, and customers, are more than welcome to send us questions anytime. They will always be answered and may even be featured in the newsletter.

The “Ask Dave” newsletter goes out on a monthly basis. The newsletter usually features a few promotions exclusively available to newsletter subscribers. The format of the newsletter usually includes about three to four questions with answers. Industry news is sometimes mentioned in the newsletter as well.

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Over the past week or two, you have probably received at least one or two credit card applications. If you’re like most people, you probably throw them in the garbage. If you’re concerned about the application being stolen, you may tear the envelope in half or quarters.

This may put your mind at rest, but some ambitious criminals don’t mind using a little Scotch tape to patch things up. Taped credit card applications are often accepted regardless. Although tearing a credit card application up isn’t a bad idea, weeding out most ID thieves, it is not fraud proof. This is certainly better than doing nothing.

Although dumpster diving is legal in most states, what they do with that information can make it illegal. The best failsafe to prevent dumpster divers is by using a good cross cut shredder. I keep a shredder in my own home office and shred anything that has personal information or applications.

Shredders are great at home or in the office. I recommend having one in both places. The price of a shredder is nothing in comparison to damaged credit or identity theft. You can see our entire line of paper shredders by going here.

Have you ever wanted to try and create your own home office, but may have limited space or money? Perhaps you are tired of using that old card table as a desk. We have a wide selection office furniture and accessories.

To begin with, I would recommend getting rid of that card table or old desk and try using a workstation. We have some nice looking Leda workstations that can be used at home, or even in the office. They use a modern design and are great for getting maximum use with limited space.

I would also recommend a filing cabinet for keeping track of paperwork. We have a variety of cabinets from Leda designed to take up little space while keeping things organized. They are set on casters and are easy to move around. This makes re-arranging the office easy.

The final piece of furniture needed to complete your office is a nice chair. You may be working (or gaming) in your office for hours and may need a nice place to sit. Our office chairs are ergonomic and designed to help support your body while providing maximum comfort. We have a wide variety of office chairs to choose from.

We have a wide variety of office furniture, including custom wood furnishings. Feel free to stop by and take a look.

Who would have thought the pizza cutter to be such an ingenious invention! Why? For eating pizza? That much is obvious. Circular blades are also used in rotary paper cutters, which are great for cutting paper, photographs lamination and more.

Rotary paper cutters have a round blade that spins as it is run across paper. The round blade slices through the paper with the push of a hand. The round blade is encased in a housing that sits on a rail. This rail is firmly mounted to a base, eliminating any movement that could cause a crooked cut.

Rotary paper cutters are very popular with professional photographers who have to make sure every cut counts. Not only does a straight cut make a finished product look good, but it also saves money by eliminating ruined material.

Rotatrim is by far THE most popular rotary cutter we sell here at ABC Office. Rotatrim paper cutters are made in England with the highest quality parts available. This cutter can also cut through paper, card stock, laminated documents and other material.

What else is there to like about the Rotatrim cutters? For one, they ship for free. Being that we are centrally located in the United States, this means you will have your cutter in a matter of a few business days.

You don’t have to be a professional photographer to enjoy one of these beauties. These trimmers are also widely used for home projects, copy shops, schools and other businesses. Take a look for yourself and order your own Rotatrim paper trimmer today!

ABC Office has been bringing discounted office equipment to you for the past 25 years. We have wonderful features such as a “Low-Price Guarantee” and are able to bring you great prices on used and demo equipment.

There is one feature you may not be aware of. We have a special promotions page on our Web site that will allow you to purchase office equipment at an even better price than usual. This is where we like to list our recommended products. Because these products have such a good track record, we are able to give you a little break on the price.

The link to this page is in the lower left-hand corner of the Web site. It is something many people don’t see when on their first visit. This is why I’m filling you in on the secret. You can go directly to the page by going here.

If you find a product that you like, you can request special pricing. Simply fill out the form. Once the form is submitted, a sales representative will contact you with the special price. You will be surprised how much you can actually save. Click on the link and take a look for yourself.

Have you ever considered recycling your shredded paper? Although recycling shredded paper, as compared to non-shredded paper, is more complicated, it can be done. Many people also use their shredded paper as compost.

If you have properly destroyed sensitive information, you can take those shredded particles and recycle them. If you shred a lot of paper, or work for a large business, you may want to consider a shredder baler. Shredder balers shred dozens of sheets of paper at once, compact the particles and bale them. The bale looks much like a bale of hay you would see at a farm.

You can see an example of one of these industrial shredders by going here:

Baled paper is very dense. It is easy to transport with a cart or a hand truck. The baled paper can be stored in a warehouse or loaded on a truck where it can later be recycled. One bale of paper, usually about the size of a box, contains the equivalent of several bags worth of shredded paper.

Shredder baler combinations vary in size. Some can fit in an office environment, where others will fill a small warehouse. Shred services often use shredder balers in their trucks due to the limited space. Shredder balers vary in the amount of papers they can shred at any given time. Some high-volume shredder baler combinations can shred up to 400 sheets of paper at once.

If you have been shopping for cameras, you may have noticed that most of them are now digital. They are easy to use and allow the user to select which pictures to take. Most modern-day digital cameras can store hundreds of pictures at one time, which is much higher than the capacity of traditional film-based cameras.

It is also less expensive to print the pictures you want rather than print an entire roll of film. Printers can now print pictures that are equal to and better than traditional photography.

Photo ID has also changed along with cameras. Traditional ID cards were made from photographs and Polaroid pictures. The photograph was cut to size, put on a pre-printed card and laminated. Although some people still prefer that method of creating photo IDs, most people are now switching to digital ID card printers and systems.

Modern day ID card systems use a digital camera, PVC cards and a digital ID card printer. ID cards can now be designed and printed using ID card software. Templates and cards can be saved for replacement prints. Digital ID cards can be easily updated and edited. As technology changes, photo IDs will continue to evolve.

Feel free to browse through our selection of ID card printers by going here.

One of the most common ways to advertise and promote a new or existing company is by using a business card. Outsourcing business cards to print shops can get expensive. Initially there are often minimum quantities. The price can also go up as the card is customized and personalized. Color and double-sided printing can also bring up the cost.

You may want to consider creating your own business cards. Most laser and ink-jet printers are capable of creating high-quality prints. Simple software can be used to create business cards. The cards can be created to your exact specifications.

Once the cards are designed and printed, you can easily cut them out with a business card cutter. Business card cutters quickly cut cards to size and a high rate of speed. Business card cutters cut cards with a straight edge, unlike scissors that can make edges wavy and awkward. One such business card cutter is the Cardmate business card cutter. You can see our entire selection of business cards by going here.

Paper folders are another valuable addition to any office. They can be used to quickly fold a variety of pamphlets, brochures and other literature. We also recommend using equipment such as laminators, paper cutters and binding machines to help create marketing and advertising material.

If you need to print literature in high volumes, you should consider looking at a digital duplicator. They use
ink, which costs far less than traditional toner found in many copy machines. You can see the difference in cost between toner-based copy machines and ink-based digital duplicators by going here. Our entire selection of digital duplicators can be found here.

If you are unable to afford office equipment to get your business up and running, remember that we offer several leasing options. Leasing is an effective way to get people into equipment they need now with little money up front.

Starting a business doesn’t come free. Only a select few of businesses started this year will survive. Money is often the biggest factor in determining whether a business survives or goes under. How do you produce advertising materials, business cards and more from the confines of a small business or home office? ABC Office has some tips and ideas that may help you save some money.

A big part of getting your business going is getting your name out in the open. Business cards are a good way of doing this. Paying somebody or outsourcing business cards can become expensive, and custom business cards are often not an option. Many business card makers require minimum orders. You are often left in the dark during many parts of the printing process. We recommend printing your own business cards and cutting them out yourself. This allows you to get a business card that is exactly what you want and need. ABC Office sells business card cutters that help do this. One of these business card cutters is the Cardmate business card cutter.

Paper folders also help assist in making mailers and advertising material. They can be used to fold hundreds of documents at a time with little effort on the part of the user. This is ideal for folding brochures, booklets, mailers and other business oriented literature. ABC Office also recommends other pieces of quipment such as laminators, paper cutters and binding machines.

You should consider printing your own fliers, brochures, mailers and other literature. Standard toner-based copy machines can be very costly to use for large projects. Digital duplicators, much like the old hand-crank mimeograph machines, use ink that is far less expensive than traditional toner-based copy machines. Digital duplicators can be found here.

Money is an important part of getting a business going. If for any reason you cannot purchase the equipment needed for your business, ABC Office offers leasing as an option. Through leasing, many small businesses are able to get the office equipment they need. ABC Office customer service representatives are always happy to help answer questions and offer suggestions to help get your business up and running.