We should really be calling them repositional notes but Post-it notes are what people call them because they are so popular and it seems preferred.

We asked SMEs what they thought about repositional notes and if they preferred the leading Post-it Notes brand of if they used alternatives which are cheaper. We also asked them for the reasons for their choice.

The main reason for small businesses sticking to original Post-it Notes is because of their stickiness.

Nicola Kelsall  |  Spiralling Meditation and Sound Therapy says:

I’ve used both, but prefer the originals. I find that the adhesive on cheaper alternatives loses its ability to be posted anywhere once you’ve taken it off the pad, and then you end up with a little pile of dried up post-its, like autumn leaves but less crunchy! My favourite post-it notes product is the 3M Post-It Notes Yellow 3×5 655YE. I’ve used lots of different shaped ones in various courses – heart, oval, and some patterned ones.  I still prefer the traditional yellow – they are easier to read and to write on.

The price difference between branded and budget brands like 5 Star which we stock can be HUGE. Almost half the price. And these value bramds do have their supporters:

I use alternative brands of repositonal notes because they are cheaper and just as good. My favourite pads are the smaller ones like Post It Note 11/2x 2 Flrl Rbw 653FL pk12 . I have used the shaped post-it notes, heart ones of course lol!

Suzi Beaman  |  Fuzzydon (Cartoon cards, gifts & caricatures)

 Take a look at some more comments on our post-it notes page and see the price difference also.

An interesting thought is how many times we remove and restick a post-it note. In our case here at Whistle Ink - it’s usually just once or twice.

If you run or work for a business we would love to hear your opinion on repositional notes! Which ones ones do you prefer and why? You can tell by using the contact form on the post-it notes page.

When it comes to office supplies companies serving B2B they don’t get much bigger than Lyreco and Corporate Express.

Now Corporate Express plans to buy Lyreco for mega bucks. Staples wanted Corporate Express but they felt they were undervalued.

What dies this mean for office supplies customer? No idea really. The already must have big purchasing power themselves.

It might be worth taking a look at our comparison of certain products and see how much cheaper we are than most. There is no risk involved in buying from Whistle Ink - your businesses will get the same level of high service and reliability throughout - just as you would expect!

We also offer the same terms - FREE 30 day payments terms, online ordering for convenience and email support that carries on outside normal working hours!

Whistle Ink is the new name in office supplies!, office stationery, business

The BBC reported recently that some research has suggested that ‘Some computer keyboards harbour more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat’.

We can believe this. As we are all such hard workers nowadays, we tend to work through lunch - eating it our desks. Ploughing through the work with a Ploughmans!

When did you last clean your keyboard or desk in fact? If it is being considered isn’t it usually at the end of a certain period at work? When some big project has finished or is about to start.

Cleaning your desk and keyboard is also an option for those that are bored at work!

It doesn’t take that long to do (and we like washing our hands after handling computer wipes) and might stop you feeling ill!!!

Computer cleaning products aren’t that expensive either.  So getting of your back side you dirty (but hardworking) office workers and so this:

1) Lift your keyboard up and turn it upside down. Now shake it from side to side gently. Watch in amazement as you manage to make up a 3 course meal - albeit - with stuff growing on it.

2) Get some wipes, maybe an air dutser too and get that keyboard clean with gentle pressure on the keys.

(We wouldn’t recommend KFC wipes : P)

DON’T FORGET YOUR MOUSE!

Okay now for the shamless plug. For very little cost you can keep in stock a small amount of computer cleaning products. Individually wrapped sachets of cleaning wipes are ideal.

To find more products like air dusters click here to see the rest of our computer cleaning product range.

The Apprentice - everyone loves it.

While I was watching the recent episode of The Apprentice - Your Fired, I had to do a double take, well rewind on my pc (obviously after the show finished)!

I noticed that the wanna-be Apprentices had been using a product that Whistle Ink stocks.

They must have been jotting their ideas and planning on the

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