New in! Water Bottle Pens!

New in at Octopus are these fantastic Pilot Begree B2B Retractable Ball Pens!

These pens are made from recycled water bottles, and even look like water bottles, from the barrel to the click top looking like a water bottle lid! 97% recycled post consumer waste of which 94% is PET (plastic that does not leave a residue) The pen has a Tungsten Carbide tip for precise, blob-free writing. It is also refillable and it's 0.8mm tip fives a line width of 0.3mm. Available in red, black and blue

If you like the idea of this green pen, there is also the Gel Ink Rollerball version, The Retractabke Pilot Bottle 2 Pen gel ink rollerball. The pen writes very smooth and skip free, and is also made from recycled water bottles. This pen has a slightly different design, and really looks like a mini water bottle! This pen comes in two different sizes, There's the 07.mm tip which gives a line width of 0.39mm and the 0.5mm tip which gives the line width of 0.32mm. We also sell the black refills for this pen. You can get this pen in red, black or blue.




Is your new years resolution to be more enviromentally friendly? These pens is a great way to get started at work!

Cold as Ice!

I'm sure you've notice, but it's absolutely freezing outside! This morning it was extremely icy around the area! You may not know, but we stock Ungraded De-icing salt. A great investment at this time of year.

It Contains a high percentage of insoluble materials, so after de-icing it leaves a gritty residue which provides an extra grip to the surface. This versatile and highly effective de-icer can be used for walkways, footpaths and car parks alike. The rock salt decreases the risk factor of snowy and icy winter weather conditions to both pedestrians and motorists.

The grit can be used before heavy frosts or snowfall to prevent slippery surfaces, or can be used as a fast acting de-icer when surfaces have become hazardous.

It comes in a 25kg bag, so if your needing some this year, give us a ring on 0845 8124 888 and we'll get some over to you! You can also order online on our office supplies website.

Competition time!

If you fancy being in with a chance of winning a pen of your choice, up to the value of £20 inc. VAT?

All you need to do is like us on Facebook to find out how!

  

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Octopus-Office-Products/323212793580 

Every week we'll be putting up a different competition, and all you need to do is let us know the answer to be in with a chance!

Here's a lovely Pink Urban Rollerball Parker that could be yours!

Good luck!

Update

So November/Movember finished, and we managed to raise £100!

We've also got our new catalogues for next year, which have some fantastic new products in we'll be letting you know about in the new year!

We're all getting into the christmas spirit, we've been munching on Christmas cakes, playing Christmas songs, and admiring the new tree we've got in the office (don't worry, you can admire it too as we've posted the picture below!).

We've got some lovely christmas treats we'll be giving away to our customers in the up and coming weeks, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled!

Don't forget, if you're running low on office supplies, such as toners, printer cartridges, paper or envelopes, it's worth giving Octopus a try! You can either visit our Website, or give us a call on 0845 8124 888, and speak to one of the friendly Octopus team here in our office!

It's the final countdown!!

Tomorrow is the last day of November, meaning it's the last day of Movember!

Finally the Octopus team will be able to have a well earned shave, and get rid of the itchy fuzz which has been keeping their faces company throughout November! The Moustaches have been coming on very well, with Mike sporting the 'Trucker' style tash, and both Jonathan and Dean opting for the 'Box Car' look. 

Have a look back on our previous posts to see how their Mo's have been developing!

Please donate if you can by clicking on this link:

http://mosista.co/OCTOPUSOFFICEPRODUCTS

Thank you!

Computer Gadget!

New in at Octopus is a brilliant computer mouse / calculator / numeric keypad made by Canon. The Canon Xmark-1 is particularly handy if you are using a laptop which doesn't have a numeric keypad, as it has a feature allowing you to switch between using the calculator and the numeric keypad.

The keys are like those you will find on a general computer keyboard, and it also has a scrolling wheel built in. The calculator has a 10 digit display, and the bottom of the Canon Xmark-1 is made from old recycled photocopiers, it connects to your computer via Bluetooth, and is a really good way of keeping your desk clutter free.

To have a look at it in more detail, go onto our office stationery website, where you can also buy online. Alternatively you can give us a call on 0845 8124 888

Ideal 4005 Heavy Duty Cross-Cut Shredder

Are you looking for a reliable heavy duty shredder for your office? The new Ideal 4005 is fantastic shredder, suitable for paperwork, CD's, ID Cards, DVD's and Credit and Debit Cards. It's electronic capacity control insures continuous feeding without jams, and it is also self-oiling to automatically lubricate the shredder shafts. 

Not only does this shredder do all of the above at ease, it also comes with a 30 year guarantee on the solid steel shredding shafts!

The following information can be found on Ideals website:


INNOVATIVE HIGH CAPACITY OFFICE SHREDDERS –
HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LARGE VOLUME

”SPS“- (Safety Protection System) package: electronically controlled, transparent safety flap in the feed opening as additional safety element; ”EASY_SWITCH“ – intelligent control element indicating the operational status of the shredder with varying colour codes and back-lit symbols; automatic reverse and power cut-off (avoids paper jams); automatic stop if the shred bag is full; electronic door protection via a magnetic proximity switch; double motor protection; energy-saving mode

Photo cell controlled automatic start and stop | ”ECC“ - Electronic Capacity Control – indication of the used sheet capacity during shredding process | automatic oil injection on the cutting shafts during shredding operation for constantly high shred performance | convenient 405 mm feed opening | high quality paper clip proof cutting shafts from special hardened steel (4005-M/C 0.8 x 12 mm and 4005-SM/C 0,8 x 5 mm: Paper clips and staples have to be removed before shredding.) | models IDEAL 4005 and IDEAL 4005-C/C suitable for safe shredding of CDs/DVDs | 30 years guarantee on the cutting shafts (4005-M/C and 4005-SM/C: Guarantee 2 year.) | quiet but powerful 1600 Watt single phase motor for continuous operation | sturdy cahin drive and dust-proof gear box housing | high-quality wooden cabinet, mobile on castors | plastic bag suspension with pull-out mechanism on wheels for easy removal of the full bag (models M/C and SM/C with shred container) | approx. 225 litres volume for the shreds

Feed opening: 405 mm
Power connection: 230 V / 50 Hz / 1~ (other voltages available)
Electrical consumption: 1600 Watt
Dimensions (HxWxD): 1010 x 640 x 590 mm
Weight: 115 kg

If you're interested in getting a price on this shredder, you can give us a call on 0845 8124 888. Alternatively you can have a look at other shredders and office stationery on our website

Fellowes PS-59CB

We currently have a fantastic offer on the Fellowes PS-59CB Shredder (while stocks last). They retail at £249.99, yet we are selling them for £99! It's an absolute bargain, so if you're interested, give us a call on 0845 8124 888 or visit our website to see more shredders or get in touch.

Specs:


Security Level: 3

Cut Type: Cross-cut

Number Of Sheets At Time: 9

Shreds: Credit cards, staples, paper

Quick Re-Order Code: BB57969

Product Description: Fellowes Shredder PS59CB Deskside Shredder

Included Qty: 1 x Shredder

Device Type: Shredder

Dimensions (WxDxH): 419x264x417

Weight:

Shred Size: 3.9 x 50mm

Wastebin Capacity: 15 litres

Speed: 2.7

Paper Entry Width: 230mm

Continuous Run Time (minutes): 5 minutes

Motor Reverse: Yes

Autostart: Yes (auto)

Autostop: Yes (auto)

Features: Auto start and stop

Warranty Information: 2 Year Warranty And 5 Year Cutters Warranty

Movember Day 23

There's only one week left to go of Movember 2011!

The Octopus team, Mike, Jonathan and Dean's Mo's are looking fuller every day! You can see the latest pictures below, but please, please donate if you can! Just follow this link and 'Donate to Team' or if there is one particular team member who has impressed you, donate to them directly by clicking on their name!

Thank you! Enjoy the pics!

Day 23


       
            Mike                                 Jonathan                              Dean




Day 14 (Angry)

   

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New Olympus WS Stereo Audio Recorder Kit

Have you seen the latest episode of Ricky Gervais's new sitcom Life's too Short? Johnny Depp is meeting the sitcoms main character, Warwick Davis, as part of his method acting to get into his new role. The show is hilarious  and you can watch it here on BBC iplayer.

You'll notice Depp making notes on a voice recorder/dictaphone, which although comical in the scene, is a very effective and easy way to make notes. Olympus have just bought out the new WS Range of voice recorders, coming with a free silicone case to protect the recorder. They offer crisp and clear sound quality in any environment, perfect for meetings and on the go note making.

You can easily adjust the settings for the best audio, it has a low cut filter, as well as a voice filter. the top end WS-750M and WS-760M can also play back MP3 and WMA music files, and offer ultra high-quality PCM (WAV) recordings and playback. The WS-760M also features an FM tuner with FM recording, a fantastic bonus making the device even more handy than ever.

Available with the free silicon cases are:

WS-650S Silver (2GB)
WS-650S Blue (2GB)
WS-750M Grey (4GB)
WS-750M Red (4GB)

For more information give us a call on 0845 8124 888 or have a look at our range of voice recorders on our office supplies website. If there's something you can't find, don't hesitate to get in touch to enquire.

Movember Update

Movember

Changing the face of men's health

So it's now been a week of Mo growth in the Octopus office . Yesterday I took some pictures of the team to keep you updated on how they are doing! There will be new pictures every week so keep watching the mo's grow! Please donate by clicking this link

Movember

Movember is here, and Octopus's men, Mike, Jonathan and Dean are taking part to raise awareness and funds for mens health.

So it was day one yesterday, and as you can see, they started the day fresh faced to start growing the mo!

Photo's will be up each week, and you can keep track on it all by checking the blog.

Who do you think will grow the best mo? Please if you can sponsor the guys to do it, it's really easy to do, just follow this link, and you can donate to our Octopus team!

If you're taking part in Movember too, good luck and we hope you raise lots of money!

 

   Mike Day 1                    Jonathan Day 1                  Dean Day 1

http://uk.movember.com/mospace/1796618/

Happy Halloween!! Mwa ha ha ah ah ah haaa

Have you carved your pumpkin ready for tonight yet? If you have, send us a picture of your fancy work, and we will put it on our facebook! If you live in the North West, you can also be in with a chance of winning our competition. We're giving away a wrist support mouse mat, as we're sure after all that carving your wrist will be needing a rest! Go onto our facebook and submit your pics!

Halloween!

Halloween isn't far away now, so we'll keep you posted with what we'll up up to! We've just stumbled across this amazing pumpkin on Google! Think we might have to give it a go!

Are you using the right envelopes? It's not something we really think about, we just order the same envelopes time again, because they do the job. But an envelope can often be the first impression of your business. If you're sending out mailers, or are making the first point of contact with a customer, you want to be making the best impression possible. I'm sure we've all been surprised to receive a brightly coloured or unusual envelope from a company, and it generally makes you more intrigued to find out more. 

There are many different factors to take into consideration:

Size

Envelopes come in all different shapes and sizes, the most popular being DL, C6, C5, C4, and C3. Have a look at our website to find out more about different sizes and what each letter and number stands for:

http://www.octopus-orderstore.co.uk/categories/envelope-supplies

You will need to consider whether you want to fold your mailer, what size you intend it to be, and postage costs.

Quality

This can be what material your envelopes are going to be, as well as the thickness and weight of them. Choosing the right quality envelopes will help your business deliver the best first impression.

Colour

Generally we choose from Manilla or White, depending what it is we are sending. There are also loads of other colours you can choose from! Perhaps your business has brand colours, and it would create more of an impact using those colours.

Window or Non-Window

Are you using letter headed paper, or do you want to design some labels to put on your envelopes?

Seal

If you have a lot of post to send out, then you probably don't want to be using gummed envelopes! So maybe self seal or peel and seal is your best option.

Next time you order envelopes, it's worth having a think about what kind of impression you're wanting to make with the mail you are sending out.

For more Office Stationery, take a look online at http://www.octopus-orderstore.co.uk/

Office Security

Only 56% of businesses have actually put a clear policy on how to handle documents with sensitive information in place! However security is increasingly becoming high on the agenda for many businesses at the moment, with the recent cyber attacks from hacking group, LulzSec taking down companies as big as Sony, and even finding their way into the CIA.

With 29% of employees admitting to always throwing sensitive documents in the bin, the importance of shredding is often overlooked. It’s not just paper which needs to be shredded. A CD is not much heavier than a sheet of paper, yet it can hold thousands of pages of information. If you’re looking into making your business more secure, it is definitely worth investing in a multi-purpose paper/CD/credit card shredder, to make sure all your confidential information is kept that way.

At Octopus we stock a wide range of multi-purpose shredders, such as:

The Rexel Prostyle+ Shredder for personal/small office use

The Fellowes EF2127S Shredder for more continuous use

And the Fellowes EF2331C Shredder for much larger offices of 20+ employees.



Electronic protection is also another way of making sure your business is safe from hackers. At Octopus we can provide you with Norton 360 Antivirus Software.

■This program defends you against a broad range of threats. It includes:

■A transaction security safeguard which protects you from online identity theft.

■It automatically backs up and restore protects your important files from loss.

■It also has it’s PC tune-up feature, which keeps your PC at peak performance.

■The disk we provide will protect up to 3 PC’s, and includes free support with Norton via email and chat.
■It includes 2GB of free online storage to back up your files, and regular protection updates.

Burglary rose by 14% in 2010, so if you’re keeping PC’s in the office, it’s worth getting a lock for them, as it’s often the first and most expensive item a burglar will go for. Have a look at our range:

Kensington ComboSave Ultra Notebook Lock

Kensington MicroSaver Notebook Lock

Kensington MicroSaver Keyed Retractable Notebook Lock

Kensington Desktop Microsaver Lock


If you have important files in your office which you cannot shred, then you need to have somewhere safe to store them. Either a a fireproof, water resistant and lockable filing cabinet or safe is your best option.

We sell a wide variety of Safes which you can find on our website. One suggestion is the Phoenix FS1252 Safe

We also stock a wide range of lockable filing cabinets. But for a fire resistant one, why not try the Sentry Firesafe Two Draw Filing Cabinet 6000

You can browse around our the Safety and Security Supplies section of our website for all the different security options we offer, or you can give us a call on 0161 429 8118 to request a catalogue, or to talk to an employee of Octopus about what options you have in making your office more secure.

Office Supplies

If you're in need of an urgent delivery of office supplies, get in touch with us. We're an office stationers in Stockport, delivering stationery around the area every day. Whether you need paper, toners, ink cartridges or any other stationery, give us a call and try us out, call 0161 429 8118

Competition is coming to an end

You only have one day left to submit your pictures of your desk to be in with a chance of winning our competition. The messiest desk wins some desk tidying goodies! If you need some inspiration, take a look at the pictures already submitted: Click Here


You can submit a picture of your messy desk by either commenting on this post, or by posting on our Facebook page: 


Good Luck!!

Competition time!

At Octopus, to celebrate the final week of Computer Cleaning Month, we have decided to hold a competition for our followers and customers. 


We are giving away a free desk tidy, 3 part letter tray, and a magazine file, to the person with the messiest desk! 


You can enter on our Facebook page: 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Octopus-Office-Products/323212793580 


Just post a picture of your messy desk, or perhaps the person you have to sit next to everyday who drives you mad with their clutter! You can also see the entries which have already been made- there's going to be some tough competition!

Ozzy is on Facebook!

Ozzy Epolevne the is now on Facebook! Why not add him as a friend to see what mischief he is up to today!? He'll also be the first to let you know of any exciting announcements  or special competitions we may be running.


Ozzy's Facebook!

Computer Cleaning Month

September is officially Computer Cleaning Month. Durable have been running the campaign for the last 6 years, for one week at a time, but this year, they've decided to make it a month long! The point of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of keeping your office/work environment clean.

We've had a look at Durable's fantastic website, and found some key facts, which are very interesting, and pretty scary!

60% off all illnesses start in the workplace

80% of infections are transmitted through a working environment

90% of office workers eat at their desks

22% of people don't wash their hands before preparing food at work

65% of us share computers and telephones at work

72% of people pick their nose at work (that could be the person you share your computer keyboard with!)

75% of us have dirty computer screens, covered in dust, food, sneezes and coughs

60% of us have had a cold in the last 6 months

and finally- Keyboards are the dirtiest of all office equipment! Full of food, skin particles, hair, dust, little insects and lots more!

At Octopus, we sell everything you need to get your work station nice and clean, so you don't have to worry about all these nasty germs, Have a look at our range here:

http://www.octopus-orderstore.co.uk/category_computer_cleaning_general_84180.aspx

Or you can give us a call on 0161 429 8118 for more information..

We definitely recommend you have a look on Durable's Computer Cleaning Month website while you are online, as it's full of useful tips!

http://www.computercleaningmonth.com/index.php

The summer holidays are nearly over!

Summer is nearly over (although did it ever really begin?) and the kids will be heading back to school in the next few weeks. We currently supply quite a few schools in the area with their stationery, so if you work in a school and have found yourself needing a few bits for the beginning of term, give us a ring and we will make sure you are ready to go when the first day of term comes!

Maybe you child has just given you a list as long as your arm of stationery they need to have before they start back! The easiest and most stress free way to get it sorted, it is to either drop us an email of give us a call with what it is you need, and leave it to us to sort it out and get your order delivered to your door- free of charge! 

Epson Wireless all-in-ones

We now stock the brand new Epson Stylus Office BX305FW Wireless all in one printer. 

• Print speeds of up to 34ppm in black and white and 15ppm in colour.
• Printer, Scanner, Copier and Fax all in one device
• Wireless network connectivity as standard
• Individual inks for high volume, low-cost, colour printing.
• PageManager 9 Software which allows you to share documents and reports quickly and easily
• 1 year standard warranty

We also stock the inks for this machine, click here to be directed to the correct page of our online shop.

Franking Machine Supplies

Octopus Office Products- an award winning office stationers in the North West (Yes we won an award this weekend!!) stock Franking machine supplies for your Pitney Bowes and Neopost Franking machines!


Some of the machines we stock ink for are the Pitney Bowes DM300c and DM400c and the Neopost IS460 and the IS480. These are only a few machines of many we can supply for, at extremely competitive prices with free next day delivery in the area!


Give us a call on 0161 429 8118 now to see what we can do for you!

Free compatible solid inks and ink toners!

If you have an OKI, Tektronix, Dell, Epson, Konika/Minolta-MS or Samsung machine, and are looking for cheap toners or solid inks, give us a call. We now stock extremely high quality compatibles, and are giving away your first set free 100% guaranteed so you can see how good they are for yourself! Give us a call now on 0161 429 8118 to see if we can supply your machine and cut your printing costs!

Don't forget it's free next day delivery around the Manchester and Stockport area.

Inks available on selected machines for until stocks last.

New printer which doesn't use toner or ink cartridges- Instead it used chocolate!

We all got pretty excited at Octopus this week when we heard about the new printer idea! A printer that prints with chocolate! It allows people to design what they want to be printed on their computer, and then get it printed in chocolate! Read this article to find out more! 

Taking bookings for next year already?

We now have early edition 2012 Collins diaries in stock. If you are having to book in appointments for next year already, give us a call on 0161 429 8118 for your 2012 diary with free next day delivery! Perfect for busy hotels!

Tennis elbow yet?

Wimbledon is well and truly under way! Get all the latest news and scores on:

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/index.html

and don't forget to take advantage of our special promotion, A free large bag of strawberries and cream Haribo when you spend over £50 while Andy Murray is still in the competition!

Update!

Today is the last day of us giving away fathers day socks! But fear not, we have another freebie coming up soon! We'll let you know in the next few days


At Octopus we have also made a new QR code, which we are now putting on some of our packaging and leaflets, so if you have a smart phone, make sure you keep an eye out for our code.


Also, just to keep you updated, we have set up a YouTube channel at Octopus! We’ve not uploaded any videos yet, but will let you know when we do. If there is anything you would like us to cover in a video, get in contact by emailing sales@octopus-office.co.uk

Fathers Day!

Later this week, we will be switching our usual free packet of biscuits when you spend over £50, with a pair of Dad socks for Fathers Day! We will be giving them away on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week, so get your orders in by Calling 0161 428 8118 or emailing sales@octopus-office.co.uk 

Alternatively you can order on our website http://www.octopus-orderstore.co.uk/.

Order from tomorrow onwards to get your free pair of Dad socks for your Dad!

2012 Diaries

We can't believe it's already that time of year, but you can now pre order your diary for 2012. Email us now to order your diaries ready for next year! We sell them quick so don't forget!

Are you sitting comfortably....?

We currently have the very comfortable Trafford High Back Operator Chair, from our Manchester range. 


It has a high sculptured back with lumbar support. Three lever mechanism, with seat tilt and thick comfort cushioning.  Available in a choice of colour fabrics. 

What's he up to now?!

Ozzy has been enjoying the sunshine today- alright for some!!

Squeeky Printer?

Is your printer driving you mad squeeking? If you're having problems, give us a call on 0161 429 8118, and we will try to help you over the phone, or you can book a service to get it running smoothly again!

Exam time!

Are you looking for the perfect pen to be writing those A grade essays in the next few weeks? If you're doing your GCSE's, A Levels or degree, then it's likely you are going to be writing page after page, and we all know what the brings... cramps and blisters!

At Octopus we now stock the Stabilo Bionic Worker Rollerball Pens! They have softgrip covers for extra comfort and control, and super fast drying ink, so you're not going to end up smudging the line above what you've just written (don't you just hate that?) It really is the perfect pen to be doing your exams with! Have a look on our website to order one for free next day delivery!

Need Help?

If you are having problems with your printer or fax machine, send us a message on here, and we will try to come up with a solution for your problem! We will then put it on our blog, so we can help anybody else with the same problem!

Durable Trend Range

We now have the new 'Durable Trend Range' in at Octopus. The range is ideal for organising your workstation, and is stylish as well as practical. Have a look at the Trend Letter Tray, it's a sturdy tray which can store A4 to C4 documents. It also has an integrated self-stacking system so you won't have to use any risers to stack them.

So if you've just moved office or started in a new job, this is perfect to get you set up and started! 

Perfect Presentations!

'Presentation is everything'- I'm sure you've heard that phrase used a few times! Well we now have the perfect solution for your presentations, making your job easier, and you presentations smooth and to the point!

New in at Octopus, we are stocking the Kensington Remote Control for Presentations! On special offer at only £59.99. It comes with 1GB memory so you can store all your presentations on it! It also has a wireless receiver range of 20m! It has 4 button controls built-in to help you highlight key points, and you don't even need any software on your Mac/PC as it as plug and play, it couldn't get any easier!

 If your job entails lots of boardroom Powerpoint presentations, lectures or classes, then this little gadget is perfect for you and will make presentations something to look forward to!