A cash box is an item which is found in most every workplace (normally in the managers drawer)! It is a useful tool which allows you to securely lock away cash until you can get to a bank. Many businesses use a cash box for ‘petty cash’ so that the funds are there and easily accessible whenever you need them (for example on the morning coffee or breakfast rounds).

Cash boxes are designed to be fire resistant so that no matter what happens, when you eventually recover your box, the contents will be as good as new. They are generally used to store money, however other valuable items such as legal documents and jewellery are often stored inside too.

If your business deals with jewellery, cars, antiques or some sort of check cashing service, you will find a cash box is more than beneficial! Jewellery stores for example often sell rather expensive items which the manager would prefer not to keep on display. Often in this type of store when higher purchases are made, the cash needs to be stored somewhere other than the till. In this instance a cash box can be temporarily used to hold large amounts of money until the manager can get to the bank.

Some businesses prefer not to keep all their money in a safe as this is often the first place a burglar would target. Instead they hide their money inside a locked office in cash boxes hidden in various places. This tactic will mean that you do not risk losing everything in the event of a burglary. Obviously this scenario can happen among many different retailers and avenues of business; however the cash box is most commonly used for this purpose among car dealerships, jewellery stores and antique stores. This is generally because they are among the most targetable businesses for thieves.

At LA Office we have various different cash boxes from a number of brands, however we recommend the Helix High Capacity Cash Box thanks to its number of important features. The 300mm security box contains full depth cash tray to provide over 70% greater coin capacity than a conventional cash box. The lock has cleverly been placed on the top face allowing for easy opening when situated in desk drawer, this means that the manager can access the cash box without arousing attention and so the privacy of the boxes whereabouts can remain hidden. With 8 coin compartments and three angled banknote compartments, you can get quick and easy access to your money (so long as you have the key!) Its tough steel construction with attractive titanium finish means that this cash box is simply second to none. Complete with two keys we price this box at just £32.70 inc VAT!

Did you know that the UK produces over 400 million tonnes of waste a year?! A quarter of this comes from households and businesses. So each year, the general public and our very own businesses produce a total of 100,000,000 tonnes of rubbish! That’s quite a staggering figure; where does it all go, it’s no wonder there are now such strict recycling guidelines! The other 300,000,000 tonnes is made up of construction and demolition waste, sewage sludge, farm waste and spoils from mines and dredging of rivers.

When you actually look at the statistics you can begin to get an idea of how each of us can do our bit to save our planet from becoming one giant landfill. For example, nearly 50% of household waste could be diverted from landfill by simply turning it into compost from kitchen and garden waste! Another worrying statistic tells us that each year the average UK family throws away six trees worth of paper. This paper could be recycled and used to make more paper; by throwing it away we are consenting to the harvesting of more and more tree’s, needlessly. With so many shocking waste statistics out there, there isn’t the space or time here to quote them all, so I shall pick just one more which is quite poignant during these times we’re in; If UK domestic waste recycling was increased to 40%, up to 10,000 new jobs would be created.

At LA Office we can get you started on your way to changing the way you dispose of your waste, whether this be in the office or in the home. We have a large variety of waste bins which can be used for any number of different types of waste. An idea which has been popular with our customers so far is to colour code your waste. For example our Addis range comes in 4 different colours; red, yellow, green and blue. All you need to do is decide which colour will represent which waste type, you could even label them for additional direction. Your home or office can them very easily and efficiently recycling and dispose of waste accordingly. In our office we use the green bin for plastics, foil and tin, the blue bin for paper and card, the yellow bin compostable items such as fruit and vegetable peel and tea bags and finally the red bin for food scraps which cannot be composted. However we do advise that food scraps are wrapped in newspaper prior to disposal!

It’s up to you how you choose to recycle, we simply advise that you take the simplest course so that you are able to stick to your new regime without any additional time and effort. Why not take a look through our selection of waste bins and see if we have something suitable for your new eco friendly household or workplace?

These days many individual and businesses opt for the laser printer in their homes and offices. With many companies’ now printing text and graphics it’s more important than ever before to achieve the quality that a laser printer gives. Businesses now print their own envelope designs and flyers rather than outsourcing the work, they create CD Labels and headed paper and they even send glossy print outs and photographs. And of course you have your everyday colour printing requirements such as charts and graphs and various presentation paperwork.

Thanks to inkjet, laser printers have not only a higher resolution, but they boast a higher print speed too. What’s more, when the print is complete, the ink won’t smear or bleed either, as it sometimes does with inkjets. The common misconception is that laser printers cost a fortune in ink in comparison to inkjet varieties; however it actually costs less per page to print with a laser printer as a single toner cartridge can actually last for thousands of pages!

At LA Office, not only can you get your hands on a great selection of Laser Printers, but we also have a large variety of Laser Labels too! Available from brands such as 5 Star and Avery you can choose between quality budget and superior perfection. Designed to work in sheet-fed laser printers, you can be confident in the perfect results you’ll receive.

We have a variety available in clear which are great when using coloured or patterned envelopes, plus we also have various other colours too, like blue, white, green, red, yellow, silver, neon red, fluorescent yellow and neon yellow! But that’s not all, the list goes on further! Our laser labels also come in permanent or repositionable adhesive too, along with other options such as Jam-Free, Quick-Peel, Recycled, Blackout, Price Gun, Block-Out, Anti-Tamper, Name Badge, No-Peel, Triple-Bond, Weatherproof and Pre-Printed. Phew! So before you shop, we suggest you decide specifically what it is you’re looking for!

If you’d like some help choosing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! You can contact us on 0870 766 1722.

When it comes to protecting your business, nothing should stand in your way. Be prepared to take any measure necessary so that in any event; you’re covered. One of the simplest little tools ever created has literally revolutionised businesses security; the ID badge or name badge is cheap and consistent yet can effectively save your company from losses that just don’t bare thinking about!

Crimes against businesses are as rife as ever with stolen stock and equipment, premises damage, bank details fraud and customer details fraud! It’s a nightmare, however if more companies where aware of how useful the simple name badge can be, they could slash back crime rate and fear of theft to an all time low!

A business needs to be careful about who they allow into the premises; they should record their entrance and exit and identify them with a badge. Our Durable Name Badges featured are used to identify a person and to establish their position. By giving details of the wearer’s position, status and the areas they are allowed to access, you can be sure that every person will be kept in order. The name badge also makes for a fantastic tool when used in conferences and other business gatherings too! Think back to the last busy meeting you had, the last business gathering; did you remember everyone’s names? With a name badge it is so much easier to facilitate conversation, and there’s no need for introductions.

The featured badges come in packs of 50 and measure 54 x 90mm. They are a versatile badge with both a pin and crocodile clip fixture option. What’s more, they only cost £23.41 inc VAT! Not bad for 50 badges!!!

The Green Bit

Protection of the environment is one of the great challenges of our time. Virtually no modern corporate organisation acting with a sense of responsibility can afford to dispense with eco management. After all, this one planet is all we have. Eco management can only have a lasting effect if the company practising it is engaged in continuous improvement.

Eco Friendly

DURABLE products are particularly eco-friendly thanks to their durability. The plastic materials they use are robust, have excellent recycling properties and can be disposed of together with normal refuse with no problem at all.

In accordance with its guiding principles, Durable continuously aim to further optimise their ecology-oriented management. Their aim is to develop products that are largely recyclable (of course they should also be produced at low cost and yield a reasonable profit!). To meet this ideal as closely as possible, Durable continuously carry out critical analyses of the environmental impact of their products and production processes. Thus the material thicknesses of their products and above all, their packaging are constantly reviewed for possible enhancements. Through packaging modifications developed in-house, Durable have been able to achieve significant material savings and reductions in volume. Durable also demonstrate their responsibility towards the environment through their purchasing policies. Important decisions in favour of ecologically sustainable production are being made in regular project meetings between their purchasing department and suppliers. Careful selection of optimal materials is one way to protect the environment.  The right choice of suppliers is also as important to Durable. They never fail to check whether the manufacturers and their suppliers are certified, and how they are being regulated. These questions must always be answered before they decide on any purchase. 

There is no arguing with the fact that a business’s accounts and finances are the most important part of the smooth and successful running of the company. Any business which does not pay considerable attention to their companies finances will not succeed and their empire is doomed to collapse. Many companies hire outside help in the form of an accountant to monitor the companies income and expenditures, profits and tax deductions. Other companies have departments which deal with the accounts side of things, either way an accountant or book keeper is essential.  

Accounts and book keeping involves the recording of all financial transactions such as sales, purchases, wages and salaries, income, and payments and so on. An accountant will collate a report from all recorded financial transactions in their accountants pads/books which are available in a variety of different cash column numbers and in single or double entry format. Single-entry accounts books record only income and expense accounts and are adequate for many small businesses, where as double-entry accounts books record each transaction twice, using debits and credits. Petty cash, accounts payable and receivable, and other relevant transactions are recorded separately.

Our most popular variety of accountants books are the Vestry Accountancy Pads featured to your right.

• Accountancy pad
• 70gsm white bond paper
• Ruled grey
• 6 cash column, date and detail
• 80 leaf
• Size: A4 (297 x 210mm)
• Just £4.98 inc VAT!

Vestry are a division of The Concord Filing Products Ltd who we have all come to know and trust. Their Vestry range specialises in specialist books and pads such as Survey books and Accountants Pads. Each pad is available with or without feint ruled lines and with single and double bill headed pages.

Green Bit

Concords policy is, as far as is reasonably practical, to;

• Promote the use of “environmentally friendly” materials
• To use only registered waste specialists to collect and process wastes
• To promote the recycling of wastes
• To purchase paper from mills that:

1. Use wood pulp from a renewable source
2. Recycle internal waste materials
3. Remove all effluent from water before discharge and
4. Do not use chlorine in the paper production process

As the most common envelope size used in business, we feel a strong urge to ‘plug’ our selection of DL envelopes as we don’t want to lose out to our competitors, particularly if they’re prices aren’t as low as ours, or their customer service is poor. Honesty is the best policy always, that why here at LA Office we like to be straight with our customers. Yes, this blog is aimed at bringing our beloved market and valued customers our way when it comes to purchasing envelopes, which I think is fair enough considering the vast selection of high quality envelopes we actually have!

The DL envelope is designed to accommodate an A4 sheet of paper folded over twice to create three roughly equal sections. Measuring 22cm in width and 11cm in height, the DL envelope is normally used for sending single page letters and documents. As the enclosed document will need to be folded twice, it will be marked with creases which can sometimes look unprofessional if there are more than two pages. For this reason we recommend using DL envelopes only for single page documents when you’re trying to put across a professional image. The DL envelope is not part of the ISO C series, which is the widely used standard size for envelopes. It is presumed that DL once stood for DIN Lang (Deutsche Industrie Norm, Long), however is now the abbreviation for “Dimension Lengthwise” by ISO 269. (See C Series Envelope Formats)

This envelope size is essential when you’re looking to send correspondents to customers; maybe chase payments, advise them on policy changes and so on. Due to its wide open flap and lightweight properties, it’s clear to see why this is the most cost effective and user friendly envelope in which to enclose a letter. Our favourite is the featured 5 Star 90gsm Office DL Envelopes which is perfect for all office mail. Featuring:

·         Medium weight 90gsm

·         Envelopes suitable for all kinds of general correspondence and mailings

·         White with blue opaque interior for security

·         Gummed

·         Wallet style

·         Size: DL 110 x 220mm

·         Boxed 1000

·         Just £16.30 inc VAT!  (RRP £71.14!!)

We have plenty of cheap DL envelopes here at LA Office so why not browse through our online catalogue to find the ideal envelopes for your businesses needs.

Has your business expanded and moved into larger premises? Maybe you’ve taken on more customers and clients and so just your paperwork has grown! Whatever the circumstances, good for you! It hasn’t been easy for businesses recently, especially the small, new ones, so if you’re one of the few that has been lucky enough to expand then give yourselves a pat on the back. With your new, bigger business premises or those extra clients and business, it’s now time to think filing! It’s all very well expanding your clientele base or your building size, however you need to furnish these extra rooms and cater to the demands that your new client base will bring. At LA Office we have a wide and varied choice of filing cabinets suitable for the home and office user. So whether you’re looking for a number of large cabinets for your office, or some 1-2 draw cabinets for individual desk areas or groups within the office, we will be able to help you. Remember, the security of your customer’s details is fundamental to the compliance of the data protection act. You must be seen to be protecting their information from the hands of fraudsters and other criminals. Why not upgrade your current cabinets to some more modern and secure models and grab yourself a bulk order discount while you’re at it?

Take our Bisley BS5E 5 Drawer Filing Cabinet for example.

·         W x D: 470 x 622mm

·         5-drawer cabinet

·         Height: 1511mm

·         Goose Grey

·         Save £119.46!! – Now just £281.54 (inc Vat)

These Bisley flush-fronted steel cabinets are from the market leaders in the UK! Built to last, these cabinets feature a fully welded construction and double skin drawer front. These cabinets will accommodate both foolscap and A4 filing and offer 100% drawer extension allowing for total access to contents. The smooth action, heavy-duty roller ball bearing slides are guaranteed for 15 years offering you the peace of mind you’d expect from a brand such as Bisley. If you’re looking to furnish a room with more than one of these units, you will find that they have the adaption’s available to be bolted together. With an anti-tilt mechanism for safety and the security of being lockable (with two keys) these cabinets are ideal for any environment.