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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork.

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31 Ways to Be Less Wasteful In the Office

Eco-Office Gals

Purchase a water cooler instead of bottled water. Buy from eco-friendly stationery suppliers. Take out warranties when purchasing machinery and equipment. Purchase sturdy, high quality tables and chairs that will last longer. A combo fax machine, printer, photocopier and scanner uses less energy.

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Pandora's Office May Have Been Worse than Her Box

The Office Professionals Place

Check out office suppliers such as avery.com and smead.com for storage and filing options. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Get vertical filing racks that allow you to store documents in an upright position. Evaluate your desk space. Do you have pictures from the family vacation?

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier. Can you bring in new business, improve operating efficiency, reduce costs, help build the strategy that will form the company’s future? Help them attract and retain top talent?

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The Great Calendar Debate - Paper or Electronic - 21 Experts Weigh.

Stephanie LH Calahan

  One item frequently purchased at this time of year is a calendar or planner for the upcoming year.  It is perfect for people who are in sales of any kind, especially if the customer or client does not generally make a buying decision immediately, or if follow up is needed after the initial purchase.

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