Have you ever considered making more of an effort with the presentation of your work? An employer is far more likely to employ a person who can showcase their portfolio of work well and with attention to good presentation, than they are to someone who has clearly made little effort in terms of how their work will come across. Similarly, in any situation where you are trying to impress, for example when you are starting up your own business and are applying for a business loan, you will want to focus not only on the content of your proposal but on the way you sell yourself, your business and your figures.

Those looking at buying a product or service will be drawn into making a sale by, and only by the person or company who has - as by now I’m sure you’ve guessed - presented their product or service in a professional and sophisticated way. Handing over a few sheets of paper to demonstrate your product will only give a cheap and unorganised impression, this will not sell.

Here at LA Office we have an exceptional variety of Easel Binders which have become extremely popular among students, artists, business, designers, architects and so many more. Easel binders are very much the same as presentation binders however they have the additional feature of being able to stand upright for display and presentation purposes which can be very useful when giving a demonstration of your work and presenting to a number of people.

Our Durable range is certainly the brand to opt for if you’re looking to impress, take our Durable Durastar Presentation Easel Binder Range for example, one of which is featured to your right.

• Distinctive portable display easel
• New rigid, moulded spine allows upright shelf storage
• Replaceable index/title strip
• Ribbed soft PVC front cover
• Velcro fastening
• 4 ring mechanism will hold up to 30 pockets
• Supplied with 10 pockets
• Available in A4 and A3 sizes
• Prices starting from just £30.17 inc VAT!

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.

Desk mats are an increasingly popular item found among managerial personnel in the workplace. It’s become a status thing; “one with a desk should be looked up to, respected and has obvious sophistication”. They give an office, or rather a desk a little bit of “swagger” and their classiness will surely impress your clientele and customers. They are basically a way of marking success and higher status. A posh desk normally goes hand in hand which can often cost an arm-and-a-leg, and so the purchase of a desk mat in this instance becomes necessary rather than lavish. We mustn’t forget the actual purpose of the desk mat you see; to protect our beautiful surfaces from pen impressions, scratches and general wear and tear. However in my opinion, the best bit about a desk mat is the sift surface it gives you to write upon; it makes writing smooth and enjoyable!

At LA Office we have quite a large selection of different desk mats with various options including work pads, indexes, anti-glare covers, non-slip backing, calendars and even USB hubs! However today’s choice has to be the unique option. Take a look at our Durable Artwork Desk Mat featured.

This distinctive and modern trapezoid shape desk mat will not only enhance the appearances of your desk and protect it, but it will also allow you individualise it in whatever way you choose! The transparent anti-glare, hard-wearing overlay cover lifts so that you can place under it a picture of your choice. This could be a map, a calendar page, a famous copy of artwork or even a picture you child drew for you! What’s more you can be sure of a smooth writing surface and non-slip foam backing! Measuring (WxD) 680 x 510mm, the size is spot on and at just £15.70 inc VAT, it’s certainly affordable.

The icing on the cake however has to be that this mat is made by the prestigious Durable, a brand who have celebrated three awards at the 2009 BOSS Awards; Brand Awareness, Manufacturer Environment Award and Marketing Excellence. What’s more, they have been voted Supplier of the Year at the Nemo Conference and for the third time, DURABLE was awarded Langstane’s coverted Supplier of the Year Award too! If there was a flicker of doubt about our Durable desk mat, then their reputation is sure to clear up any hesitation!

The Green Bit

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.

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.