Whistle Ink ‘Office Supplies’ Blog

Very well actually. We probably come out on top compared to some.

It’s hard work I tell you trying to create some sort comparison. There I was open in front of me a BIG Whistle Ink catalogue and one from Staples, Viking Direct and Lyreco. I had to find products that all suppliers stocked so I could compare them properly and show you our website price was brilliant.

Here is the result - office supplies comparison

This page isn’t made reference to on the website yet - so you get a sneak preview. Lucky things. As far as I know it’s probably the biggest published office supplies price comparison by a supplier. No doubt after seeing this some may do a Whistle Ink comparison of their own.

So there’s a few office stationery products at various prices and then how we compare. We will try and keep this up to date as much as possible.

It’s really there just to give an indication that we have low prices but as our testimonials show provide a top class service to businesses. If we are cheaper on these items - how many more products are we cheaper on?

If you are spending a £100 or more on office supplies per month, then saving pennies (in the high numbers) or few pounds on each product will eventually add to a few crisp notes.

If you have any feedback on our comparison please let us know.

If away from work you like to seek out a bargain you will love the new special offers section on the Whistle Ink site.

We have a whole load of offers on a range of popular office supplies that you might use in your office.

Not only offers on branded office stationery but low priced value alternatives. Like Tesco Value beans - just like Heinz beans in a sense - but mega cheap!

To see the special offers we have click on the sign below!

Enjoy!

I recently attended another Tameside Business Family event. This time it was about ‘Maximising your PR opportunities’. It was delivered by Mike Dinsdale (marketing Director of the Tame Valley Partnership and Communications Director or Brother UK.

I think the main thing that I got from it was that I could get interest in Whistle Ink or at least get Whistle Ink mentioned for free. Mike gave examples of how much it would to place adverts in papers etc but whereas it you had something interesting to say about your small business - you could get coverage / space for free.

Am I going to do it? As always it’s great getting these tips for free - but they need to be acted upon too.

He’s even helped us by giving us a template to write a press release!

I think I just need to find an interesting angle - that might be worth reading about.

Hi,

Finding your printer consumables was always easy at the Whistle Ink site. Choosing from three drop down boxes took you straight to your ink and toner cartridges. But it was different from the old site - and some customers liked the way they could see a full list.

So we have added it back on! Now you can choose the method that best suits you.

With the drop down consumables finder we couldn’t;t really send people links to their ‘printer’ - but now we can do that again.

Great stuff! If you have any other features you would like to see please let us know!

To find ink and toner cartridges for your printers click here to go to the ink cartridges finder

Ok I took the plunge and went to our first business type event which was organised by the Tameside Business Family unit.

The main event was a talk by Andy ‘Cold Calling’ Preston. He’s a great guy that has given me some useful tips for when I decide to pick that phone up and tell businesses about Whistle Ink.

I was very nervous and so didn’t make full use of the buffet laid on (I will do next time though). I must also try and dress a bit smarter too. It was an informal event and I met some business people.

I haven’t quiet managed to pick the phone up yet, simply because I can’t find it…..

If you are doing cold calling or planning to check out the link above - there’s free tips to be had and if you are serious about it - Andy will be able to help you and your sales team.

If you are from Tameside check out the Tameside Business Family website and make sure you are listed in the directory, which is FREE!!

The guy from the Chamber of Commerce who I spoke to about signing up said ‘People buy from people’. I can see that it is probably true. I have taken the first step, getting out of my office!

Watch out Tameside!