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One of the keys to keeping any business organized and running smoothly is a complete set of office stationery. While some stationery is a given and will be in any business’ inventory, there are also key items that businesses may not realize they need. Here is a list of essential stationery for modern businesses in 2017.

Business Cards:

This is perhaps the most obvious stationery item, but business cards are a must. When having them printed, consider how you want your business logo to be designed if you haven’t already, and whether you want to include a quote or slogan that conveys your business’ mission. For many people, your business cards will be their first interaction with your business, so plan them carefully! (Complete Business Stationery List)

Letterheads/Envelopes:

While a lot of business is conducted primarily via e-mail in the modern age, printed letters are still necessary, especially for important correspondences that you don’t want to conduct online. Letterheads customized for your brand, complete with sets of envelopes, are a necessary addition to your business stationery and are a great way to make your correspondences look professional.

  Stamps:

On the topic of sending printed letters, your business will also need a set of stamps. They can be bought in bulk, which is a good practice to ensure that you don’t run out when a letter needs to be sent.

Notepads:

Notepads are always great to have around in offices when you need to jot something down quickly. In addition, branded notepads make great free gifts for loyal customers, and will increase your brand visibility.

Labels:

Labels are still the best way to keep your business organized. Use them to organize folders or filing cabinets, which will ensure that your employees know where to find supplies. In addition, your employees will get into the practice of labeling things themselves, strengthening organizational habits.

Presentation Folders:

No business would be complete without presentation folders. They are invaluable for organizing important documents that you don’t want to throw into a filing cabinet, and providing them for your employees will help keep things organized. You can also opt for branded or customized folders to give as gifts and increase brand visibility.

Correspondence Cards:

One often-overlooked bit of stationery is correspondence cards, which is ideal for sending personal messages sand thank-you notes to clients or suppliers. They should be small (usually 4 1/2 X 6 1/2 inches) and you should be sure to have both correspondence cards for thank-you notes as well as blank ones (aside from your company information) for other personal messages. (Examining Business Stationery Needs)

Paper:

Last but not least, your business will need a variety of paper types for different purposes. Standard 8 1/2 X 11-inch paper is useful both for your printers and for writing notes, plus you’ll also want high-quality gloss paper for important documents. Monarch paper, which should contain your business name and address, is another key item, used for writing personal business letters.

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