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Staples Makes it Easy to Get Organized with Expert Tips and Top Products Expanded Assortment Helps Saftey Wheaton Businesses and Consumers Organize in 2013

Wheaton, Md. (Jan. 28, 2013)--Organization is a
top New Year’s resolution, and the right tools and resources are essential to
staying on track. Staples, Inc. the world’s largest office products company and
second largest internet retailer, makes it easy to get organized in 2013 with
expert tips and an expanded assortment of products.
“A well-organized office
helps you find what you need and to work efficiently, which reduces stress,”
said Julie Morgenstern, an internationally known organizing and time management
expert. “More importantly, staying organized lets you to spend more of your
valuable time on what’s most important to your business.”
Staples newly
expanded product assortment ensures Wheaton businesses have every product they need to succeed. In
addition, Staples recommends a few easy steps - shed, shred, and get ahead - to help customers increase efficiency and organize the
office.


  • Shed – purge
    unwanted files or papers and organize the documents in binders. The Internal
    Revenue Service recommends keeping important business records from three to
    seven years, depending on the documents.

    Staples
    recently launched its Binder Recycling Program, which gives customers $2 off the
    purchase of a new binder for each binder they bring in to a Staples store to
    recycle.
  •  


  • Shred
    protect your business and identity against fraud by shredding unneeded paperwork
    with sensitive information. For larger jobs, consider Staples Copy & Print,
    which offers confidential shredding at great prices.

  • Get
    Ahead
    – The New Year is also a good time
    to make sure electronic files are secure and protected. It’s critical for any
    small business owner to have the right organizational tools such as network
    storage devices to back up files especially as tax season gets started.

  • Staples’ expanded
    assortment features top organizational products for the New Year including:



    Staples New BETTER® Binder with removable FileRings™ - the first of its kind binder features file rings that
    detach from the shell for easy filing in any standard filing cabinet. Now
    available in black, white, red, green and blue covers exclusively on Staples.com
    (Staples 1-inch BETTER Binder: $12.99 and removable FileRings: $4.99).

    Staples 10-Sheet
    Cross-Cut Shredder
    – New and improved,
    the Staples shredder has several new features including a convenient pull out
    bin, and a lockout key that functions as a master power control and renders the
    shredder non-functional until the key is replaced. ($99.99)
    Staples One-Touch™ Aero
    Stapler
    – Perfect for the consumer who
    has an eye for design and likes to personalize their desk supplies. The 20-sheet
    capacity Aero offers contemporary designs with a raised handle that makes
    stapling effortless. Available in black, silver or blue. ($14.99)
    Martha Stewart Home
    Office™ with Avery™
    – With this
    beautiful line of innovative products, customers can keep their office organized
    and looking great. Available exclusively at Staples, the collection features an
    accordion file, which is perfect for tax organization. (Starting at $11.99)

    M by Staples™
    Arc Customizable
    Notebook
    System –Available in durable poly or leather covers with
    premium, heavyweight paper, this customizable notebook has repositionable sheets
    that can moved from one section to another making organization a breeze.
    (Starting at $7.99)
    Relay Flash Drives –
    The easy and smart way to transfer files
    from one computer to another. (64GB-$69.99; 32GB-$49.99; 16GB-$27.99;
    8GB-$17.99)
    TurboTax® –
    This tax software makes it easy for
    anyone to be their own tax expert. Staples is offering $10 off all deluxe and
    higher TurboTax solutions along with FREE software (Intuit Quicken 2013 Starter
    and McAfee Internet Security) after rebate.
    External Encrypted
    Portable Drives
    – For anyone wanting to
    ensure confidential, commercially sensitive files are kept secure, Staples has a
    great assortment of encrypted drives. Starting WD’s 500GB My Passport ($79.99)
    and up to two terabytes ($149.99).
    Technology Update -
    Staples offers a great
    selection of the hottest new computers, laptops, tablets and
    printers to improve your organization and productivity in the New Year. Staples
    customers nationwide can experience the latest Windows 8 computers and get help
    selecting the right computer from certified Staples EasyTech associates.

    Martha Stewart Home
    Office™ Blair Collection
    - Improve
    organization, filing and overall productivity in any workspace with the Martha
    Stewart Home Office™ Blair Collection office furniture. Available exclusively at
    Staples and Staples.com, the streamlined Blair desk (walnut brown or sand gray
    finishes) provides a generous work surface with hidden power strip, USB ports
    and drop-front center drawer that converts into a shelf. ($299)
    About
    Staples

    Staples is the world’s
    largest office products company and second largest internet retailer. The
    company provides products, services and expertise in office supplies, copy &
    print, technology, facilities and breakroom and furniture. Staples invented the
    office superstore concept in 1986 and now has annual sales of $25 billion,
    ranking second in the world in eCommerce sales. With 88,000 associates
    worldwide, Staples operates in 26 countries throughout North and South America,
    Europe, Asia and Australia, making it easy for businesses of all sizes, and
    consumers. The company is headquartered outside Boston. More information about
    Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com/media.

    Follow
    Staples on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/staples and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/staples.

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