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Happy New Years Eve from the Nice Guys! Please note that our office will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 and will resume normal hours on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

3 Cost Savings Tricks for the Restroom

If you’re looking to budget for the end of the year, a cost savings analysis is a great way to examine how much you are spending and what you can save on.Let’s dive into three problems found in the restroom…

Happy Holidays

From all of us at Garvey's Office Products, we'd like to wish you a very happy holiday season. Please note that our office will be closed on December 24th and 25th and will resume normal hours on December 26th.

Fellowes Winners Announced

Congratulations to Maureen K. from Wiss, Janney, Elster Associates and Donna K. from Evergreen Bank Group for winning our Fellowes Lotus DX giveaway. If you missed your chance to snag a sit-stand desk for the New Year, make sure to Sign Up For Our Newsletter.

BIC Winner Announced

Congratulations to Holly L. at Wheels INC. for winning our Gear Up For Game Day giveaway. Holly won a #52 Khalil Mack Bears Jersey! If you missed your chance to win, make sure to Sign Up For Our Newsletter.

3 End-of-Year Tax Tips

While December means holiday festivities for most, if you are a small business owner you’ve probably got taxes on the mind. Luckily, there are several ways to prepare and maximize your business…

December Freebies

It’s the end of the year! The perfect time to look through the purchases you made and cash in on rebates you qualify for…

Creating an Office Think Room

While the holidays are full of laughter and cheer, sometimes a little peace and quiet is needed to get a job done and done right…

3 Tips to Make Sure You Are Home for the Holidays

For some of us, the holidays provide the biggest workload of the year. Increased demand for next-day delivery and on-site customer service makes workdays longer…

Holiday Security & Safety

Holidays are the best time for making memories! As we look forward to December, it’s important to look after the safety of your company and your employees…

3 Easy Thanksgiving Ideas

‘Tis the season of giving! Show your employees how much they are valued with these three fun Thanksgiving ideas…

Managing Overpowering Holiday Scents

There’s holiday cheer in the air, but sometimes that’s not always a good thing – especially when it comes to scents…

Scotch Flex & Seal

It’s time to deck the warehouse halls! Last year, UPS alone estimated that they delivered nearly 800 million parcels during the holiday season. That’s 800 million packages…

2019 Virtual Tradeshow: Winners Announced

We are proud to announce the winners of our 2019 Virtual Tradeshow's giveaways and prizes…

Recycle for a Reason: Greater Chicago Food Depository

As the holiday season approaches, we have once again made the decision that our Recycle for a Reason’s 4th quarter recipient should be the Greater Chicago Food Depository…

Alternative Uses for Avery Easy-Peel Labels

Avery Easy-Peel Labels, while often used for mailing purposes, actually have a variety of other uses. Here are top three favorites! Feel free to share yours…

3 Reasons to Make the Switch to Pentel Mechanical Pencils

There’s something about the feel of pen and paper that digital formats can never replace. If you are a fan of mechanical pencils like us, here are three reasons…

Stop Fall’s Cold & Flu Season in its Tracks

Everyone loves the pumpkin spiced lattes that come with fall. The flu season? Not so much. If you’re hoping to steer clear of your coworker’s dreaded cold, here are three items…

3 Snacks & Beverages to Keep You Productive in the Office

If you find yourself crashing during the workday, the culprit is likely your diet. Snacks and beverages filled with sugar and carbs can lead to feeling sluggish and tired…

Become Greener in Your Office with B2P Pens

Pilot’s taking on recycled matter, and in a big way! If you are looking for ways to make your office greener and add less to global waste, you need to be stocking B2P Pens…

3 Office Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed... Until Now

Tapes? Typewriters? You’re probably wondering why in today’s age of technology that some of these things still exist. Let’s talk about three items that are still thriving today…

The Benefits of BIC Extra-Value Packs

BIC’s main motto has always been to make a good product and to make it affordable. The company has strived to maintain this motto in every category of product it makes…

Fellowes Lotus DX Vs. Fellowes Lotus RT

If you’ve made the decision to purchase a sit-stand unit for your office, Fellowes has been around for four generations and perfected two ergonomic designs…

3 Reasons You Should Keep a House of Doolittle Calendar

Take a walk through your office. How many coworkers still keep a physical calendar in their cubicles? More than you think? This is because even in the age of smartphones…

Telltale Signs that You need to Switch to Original HP Cartridges

There’s a beep, and you hear the error noise. Again. Printer problems can be frustrating to say the least. If you find yourself at a lost on ways to decrease your company reprints…

How-To Snag FREE Samples

Life’s too short to not get something for free every once and while. Did you know that we offer a free product sample almost every week…

Winners Announced: Cubs Day Experience Raffle

Winners Announced: Cubs Day Experience Raffle

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Congratulations to Cari B., Sherry L., Tammi S. and Donna O. for winning our Cubs Day Experience Raffle. Missed out on this opportunity? Be sure to Sign Up for our Newsletter. You'll be notified when another giveaway happens!

Reasons to Sign Up for Our Virtual Tradeshow

We are proud to announce that we will be launching our Virtual Tradeshow once again in October. If you haven’t participated in our tradeshow before, you’ve been missing out…

Combing Charity & Team-Building

Company events can do more than just bring camaraderie into the workplace. They also provide the prime opportunity to support your local community…

Winner Announced: Food Drive

Winner Announced: Food Drive

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Congratulations to Catherine F. for winning our Food Drive Contest for a pizza party. Missed on on the chance to win? Sign Up for our Newsletter. You'll be notified when another contest happens!

Making the Switch to Garvey’s

Are you considering looking for a new office supply dealer? We live in an age of choices, and we’d be honored to be considered for the opportunity…

Eco Products for a Zero Waste Future

The connection between the health of the world and disposable packaging is undeniable. On a daily basis, think about how much you throw away…

Preventing Copier & Printer Issues

In the famous words of Office Space: Why does it say paper jam when there is no paper jam?! If your office’s copier or printer is constantly on the fritz…

5 New Office Supplies for the Classroom

While school’s out for summer, it’s not out forever. Treat your students to a new space to collaborate in and get those creative juices flowing…

Vendor Consoldation

What is vendor consolidation? How does it help? Learn more about this trick to minimize costs for your company…

Become a PowerPoint Superhero

Let’s face it. No one is super excited to see a PowerPoint presentation. And while we can’t guarantee that every slide is riveting, here are a couple of tricks…

Body Posture: Start Sitting Right

It’s important to consider how you are working. We spend so much time at our desks that we need to conscious on how this affects our bodies…

Winner Announced: BIC Jeresy Raffle

Winner Announced: BIC Jersey Raffle

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Congratulations to Mundy B. for winning our BIC Cubs Jersey Raffle. Struck out this time at the plate? Be sure to Sign Up for our Newsletter. You'll be notified when another giveaway happens!

Winner Announced: HON Ignition Raffle

Winner Announced: HON Ignition Raffle

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Congratulations to Heidi K. for winning our HON Ignition Office Chair Raffle. For more opportunities to win, make sure to Sign Up for our Newsletter. You'll get access to exclusive offers, deals and giveaways!

Recycle for a Reason: Haymarket Center

We can’t believe that we are already in the third quarter of the year! July brings so many good things in Chicago, from barbeques to outdoor festivals. For the Nice Guys, it means announcing a new candidate for our Recycle for a Reason program…

Controlling Office Snacking

Most of us aren’t moving throughout the day, but what we are doing is snacking. If you’re looking for ways to get healthier, a great place to start is by controlling what you eat, but this is often easier said than done…

Office Supplies To Take On Vacation

As June ends and we head towards July, many of us will cash in and take our vacation time…

Create the Ultimate Breakroom

Looking to update your company’s breakroom? The best way to create a guaranteed awesome space is by looking at other successful projects…

Winner Announced: BBQ Social Raffle

Winner Announced: BBQ Social Raffle

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Congratulations to Patrick F. for winning our Nice Guys BBQ Social Raffle for Father's Day. For more opportunities to win, make sure to follow Garvey's Office Products on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.

5 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Office Dad

Father’s Day approaches! If you haven’t planned anything for dear old dad, now is the time to start scrambling for gift ideas. Here are our top five gift ideas…

Cleaning Maintenance for Larger Buildings

Growth is always happy news at a company, but maintenance of an area becomes more complicated the larger you grow. Finding the right equipment to maintain your area is essential…

5 Cool Office Supplies

When it’s summer and you’re stuck in the office, it’s only natural to start daydreaming of the outdoors. If you’re starting to find your workspace a little dreary…

Getting On Track After Vacation

May through July are the most popular months for vacation time! If you’re planning to take a vacation soon, here are some tips to help you be work-ready come time your vacation ends…

Winner Announced: Memorial Day Giveaway

Winner Announced: Memorial Day Giveaway

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Congratulations to Courtenay T. from Skidmore Owings for winning our Memorial Day Social Giveaway. For more opportunities to win, make sure to follow Garvey's Office Products on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Creating Communication in the Workplace

Have you ever made a presentation at work only to feel like no one really listened to it? You are not alone. Harvard Business Review’s testing shows…

Refer a Friend

When most people think of offices, they think of stuffy, crowded spaces with cubicles and drab carpeting. But the truth is, offices are like snowflakes: No two are quite alike…

Keeping the Breakroom Clean

You’ve had a long day, even though it’s only noon. You punch out to head towards the breakroom for a nice cup of coffee to destress. Only to find that there’s food everywhere…

Refer a Friend

Earn a $10 Starbucks Gift Card by just by referring your friends to Garvey's! For any referral that orders, you'll get a $10 Starbucks Gift Card…

Donate to Garvey's LunchTime to End Hunger Campaign

Join the Nice Guys Team as we raise money to end hunger among children in Cook County. By donating what you would normally spend on lunch for a week, you can help…

Top 5 Free Gifts w/ An Office Supply Purchase

Nothing makes a day brighter than a free gift. So here are our top 5 free gifts that you can receive when purchasing select office supplies…

Recycle for a Reason: A Safe Haven

It’s time to challenge assumptions! Most office throw away used toners, old electronics and cardboard, considering them waste and labelling them as un-useful. But what if we told you that all those items could be upcycled into something good…

Winner Announced: Sit-Stand Giveaway

Winner Announced: Sit-Stand Giveaway

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Congratulations to Doris M. from Brookstone Capital Management for winning our Sit-Stand Giveaway. For more opportunities to win, make sure to Sign up for Special Offers & Quarterly Newsletters today!

Selecting the Right Receptacle Bag for Your Office

You know it as soon as it happens. Your coworker is busy – not a little busy, a lot. So much so that they forgo lunch and eat at their desk, but that’s not the problem. The problem is the stench that comes from their forgot-about-fish…

Generation Z Says Being Green Is A Priority

We’ve entered the green generation, also known as Generation Z. Now of age and entering the workforce, these 15-to-20-year-olds say that sustainability is a shopping priority

Losing the Office Winter Weight

As the weather turns into spring, many of us are faced with losing the office winter weight. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can do to help your summer goals…

Winner Announced: Fellowes Social Raffle

Winner Announced: Fellowes Social Raffle

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Congratulations to Toni W. from Addison Group for winning our Fellowes Social Raffle by posting how much she shreds on LinkedIn. For more opportunities to win, make sure to follow Garvey's Office Products on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.

KonMari Method

If you haven’t heard about KonMari Method, here’s the gist: You go through your entire wardrobe. You hold each item and if that item doesn’t spark joy in you, you get rid of it…

Boost Employee Happiness

There’s an old saying that money can’t buy happiness, and a study by Glassdoor says that millennials agree. As a company, there’s value in retention of skilled employees…

Winners Announced: Pilot's Chicago Wolves Tickets

Congratulations to our winners that scored some Chicago Wolves Tickets during our Pilot raffle: Nathan M. from Daystar School, Debra F. from GCG Financial, LLC and Leah W. from ECHO, Inc. For more opportunities to win, make sure to Sign Up For Our Email List!

New! Keurig Executive Suite House Blend

Have you been trying dozens of different coffee pods over the years, hoping to find the “one?” If you’re looking for an office coffee that will have clients and customers say…

Hon Express Program

Have you ever needed office furniture asap? Then HON Express Program was designed for you! On our website, you may have noticed a red truck with the words Ships In 3-5 Days appear next to some of our office furniture…

HP Supplies Loyalty Program

The average office worker is estimated to print about 10,000 pages per year. Depending on the quality of your print, the amount of ink that you using and buying can double…

Paper Facts: Diving Into The Pulp

Something’s going on with copy paper. What exactly is going on? Actually, quite a lot. If your current supplier has been having problems delivering your copy paper…

The Benefits of Tea Drinking

When you’re tired, do you find yourself reaching for coffee? Drinking too much coffee can often result in a high intake of caffeine and, as everyone who has drank too much caffeine knows, too much caffeine results in disrupting sleep…

How-To Donate Your Office Recycling

In 2007,we wanted to find a way to give back to our local community. At the time, large printers were prevalent, and our customers were asking if we recycled toner cartridges…

Complying with 2019 Labor Laws

In today’s day and age with our multitude of government officials and departments, labor laws can change like clockwork, and it’s hard to stay on top of them…

Recycle for a Reason: Chicago House & Social Service Agency

Believe it or not, we’re already in the second month of 2019! If your New Year’s resolution was to become more involved in Chicago’s communities, then we have a challenge for you…

Reasons to Try an Office Chair Before You Buy It

According to Business Insider, the average person spends more than 90,000 hours of their lifetime at work.So why wouldn’t you invest and test the office chair that sits right there with you…

Small Office Solutions

As start-ups continue to flourish, office spaces are becoming smaller and smaller. And while we all love our coworkers, sometimes a person just needs a bit of real estate to call their own…

Furniture Spotlight: Litchfield Cavo

We spend at least 40 hours a week in the office. Every year, our furniture gets put through the wringer – from piles of paperwork to scuffs to that time that …

New! TUL Pens Now Available

We are proud to introduce a new line of pens now available at Garvey’s Office Products. TUL Pens, pronounced Tool, are one of the best options an office can have in its arsenal of writing utensils…

How-To Increase Workplace Safety for the New Year

It's 2019, and one of the great things about the start of the new year is that it's the perfect time to reevaluate! When it comes to workplace safety, it's time to get rid of office items that may have become hazardous…

Winter Newsletter Contest

Check out our Winter Newsletter! It's full of all of the happenings at Garvey's Office Products for the New Year plus a sweet contest for a $50 Target Gift Card! Enter for your chance to win just by submitting a testimonial on your favorite Nice Guy or Gal.

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