Productivity and efficiency are two of the most important objectives of any office, but several factors can have an impact on the performance of employees in each of them. One of those factors may be not having access to proper office supplies and equipment.

If you need help putting together a list of office supplies to order for your business, here are 10 to consider:

1. PENS – They run out and run away. Offices go through pens quickly, so make sure you have a healthy stock of black and blue pens to ensure they never run out.

2. NOTEBOOKS – Pens are not very good with nothing to write on, so you will need a good supply of paper and notepads for staff to take notes and jot down ideas.

3. PAPER – In addition to writing paper, you will also need paper for printers, fax machines, copiers, and much more.

4. JOURNALS – Although mobile phones and computers have replaced them to some extent, many employees still place their trust in a written journal.

5. POST-ITS – Office workers are a forgetful bunch and need to be reminded of many things. Sticky notes and other sticky note products will ensure that your password is not lost and that no message misses its recipients.

6. FILES AND FOLDERS – Another that may have been affected by computers and hard drives, but don’t ignore the importance of keeping hard copies of your most important documents and the best way to store them is in files and folders.

7. STAPLERS – Unauthorized stapler loan accounts for 50% of all office arguments (probably), so make sure there’s enough for everyone. Also don’t forget the staples.

8. WHITEBOARDS – If you still prefer to hold meetings without relying on technology, having a white board with appropriate pens and paper will continue to be a vital addition to the boardroom.

9. ENVELOPES – Sending invoices, letters and products means having the appropriate envelopes and packaging. That means a wide selection of envelopes and, to help pack larger items, some duct tape.

10. PRINTER INK – There is nothing more frustrating in the office than when the printer runs out of ink when in the middle of an important document. Being able to immediately replace it with the right ink cartridge will make everyone’s life easier.

Hopefully, you are now ready to start making your list of office supplies and stationery.