Riot Quitting, Full-Throttle Thursday, Careening In, and More: Blue Summit Supplies’ New Trendy Workplace Buzzwords
We’ve all heard the latest buzzwords and phrases cropping up in corporate America: ‘quiet quitting,’ ‘Bare Minimum Monday,’ ‘hoteling,’ ‘digital no...
The Benefits of Work-Life Balance and How to Maintain it
Employee burnout is real, and it’s responsible for an estimated $125 billion to $190 billion of U.S. healthcare spending. Without balance, people a...
Being a Multitasker is Killing Your Productivity—Here’s What to Do Instead
Are you a multitasker? You may think you are a time-saving master, but the research proves otherwise. Let’s discuss the high price of multitasking....
The Importance of Time Management and How to Optimize Your Time
We probably don’t need to sell you on how great extra time is. What would you do with a bonus 2 hours today or an extra day each week?
“Time is wha...
How to Start a Safety Committee at Work (With Office Safety Checklist)
Is your workplace a safe place to work for all employees? A safety committee joins managers and employees together to prioritize the safety of all ...
Workplace Emergency Preparedness—Why You Must Be Prepared and How to Plan Ahead
Let’s talk about the importance of being prepared. While emergency preparedness isn’t the most fun of activities, it’s certainly a worthwhile and c...
Stamp Price Guide for 2023
The United States Postal Service has announced a change in prices coming in 2023. In this article we will take a look at the upcoming cost changes,...
How to Mail Envelopes: The Big, the Bold, and the Bulky
It’s time to learn how to mail envelopes of all sizes. The steps involved in mailing a regular envelope may be simple, but not all envelopes meet t...
A Sturdy Guide to Conformer Envelopes
Conformer envelopes are a little less well known than other envelopes. They are sturdy envelopes built to send large, heavy, or important items in ...
Everything You Need to Know About Your EIN
Despite the economic challenges posed by the pandemic, the number of U.S. business applications has shot up in the last quarter, with more than 1.5...
What You Need to Know About 1096 Forms
If you’ve paid an independent contractor to do work for your business, you will likely need to file Form 1096. Yes, you heard correctly. There’s ye...
1099-MISC Nonemployee Compensation is Now Form 1099-NEC
You’re all set to complete your taxes, and you’re just about to finish filling out Form 1099-MISC when you notice that Box 7 isn’t there anymore. W...
2022 Back to School Guide
If you’ve been shopping from Blue Summit Supplies or following our blog, you’ll know just how passionate we are about office and school supplies. W...
Academic Scheduling Software for Classrooms and Teachers
Academic scheduling software makes the lives of teachers, admins, and students a little bit easier. Depending on the software you choose, it allows...
10 Creative Ideas for Classroom Flash Cards: Kids Games and Active Learning Tools
Flash cards are simple yet extremely versatile, and they have a number of both practical and fun uses in the classroom. They encourage active learn...