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As National Stationery Week continues on for the last couple of days, we thought it would be nice to know some interesting facts about the subject of celebration. From breadcrumbs being used as erasers to the world’s most expensive pen – these stationery facts are worth the read: 1. The average office worker handles around 10,000 sheets of paper every year It has been calculated that the average tree is capable of producing around 80,000 sheets of paper, which is enough to sustain around 8 office workers every year. 2. The post-it note wasn’t invented, it was created by accident In 1968, Spencer Silver, who was an employee of 3M at the time, was trying to create a super-strong adhesive. Yet despite his best efforts, all he could come up with was a very weak adhesive that could be removed without leaving behind any residue. This accidental discovery was then used to create the world’s first post-it note. 3. The ballpoint pen first gained popularity becau...

Employees want leaders who are likeable characters, but at the same time they need to define what it is to make the company grow. Workplace relationships are important in gaining the right attitudes to successfully run the business to generate the best results.  These tips below offer the 6 ways you can show great leadership as well as an enjoyable experience in the workplace. 1. Allow People to Fail; Encourage Employees to Test Their Ideas As an employer, the best way to unleash passions and abilities from your employees is to allow them to test their ideas. Giving them the room to grow and adapt within the team will only make them feel comfortable in leadership and communication. Delegation is key when being the one in charge, so create the possibility for employees to establish their own footing, giving them the feeling of independence. You also can’t expect complete success from them, so allow them to fail. This will not only encourage ideas, it will als...

I'm sure you're already pretty amazed by stationery, but to make things even better...here's a fact for you. Prepare to be astounded by even more awesome facts over the weeks, so keep yourself updated on this blog!  Enjoy your weekend! Advantia's Blogger.

Our designer has kindly created Advantia's staff members as animated characters! We all agree on how accurate they are, and it definitely shows the fun side to our company.

What's one thing that can cure a plain-looking office? Sticking sticky notes on them!  A team of office workers in San Francisco used this idea to create sticky-note superheroes. I can guarantee if you are a big superhero fan then this is something to definitely try. Even if you aren’t a fan of the superhero world, don’t worry, because being creative and exploring different displays would be something to try to get your office looking less demotivating!  For those similar to us here at Advantia, we deal with office supplies such as sticky notes on an everyday basis, so actually doing something fun and creative with them would be a memorable experience bringing the office together and putting smiles on people’s faces. Click the link below to watch the time-lapse video which shows the process of the superheroes being created. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!  https://vimeo.com/123785769

Welcome to the first written blog post for Advantia Business Solutions! Before you start spinning in your office chair with excitement for us, let me explain who we are and why we are gracing you with our presence. Advantia deal within the office products industry, so here’s where you’ll find the latest information on news and trends. Along the way, we’ll also try to make this blog a touch more interesting by adding a bit of creativity and fun. To list a few examples, you will have the pleasure of reading about tips for the office and even interviews with Advantia’s staff members. So bookmark this blog or email it to a colleague, and let’s get the posts flowing here at Advantia. Plus, we would love to hear your feedback on this blog and what you want to see discussed in the future! Until next time folks, Advantia’s Blogger