Office Supplies Made Easy The Trick To Buying Hanging Classification File Folders

Office Supplies Made Easy The Trick To Buying Hanging Classification File Folders

A few weeks ago I wrote a piece on the challenges of finding the right classification folders for your needs. There is no other office supplies product more difficult to shop for than classification folders. But, there wasn't enough time to address the brother of classification folders, hanging classification folders, so here's a crash course. Finding the right office products for your needs really isn't that hard with some helpful tips from an expert and a little common sense. So today, we'll help take the frustration out of buying hanging classification folders with some simple tips.Obviously the first step in making your buying decision is understanding if you need your classification folders to be standard folders, or if you want them to hang in a file cabinet. Hanging folders are common office supplies that typically are filed in file drawers are file cabinets and have metal hanging tabs on the horizonatal ends that fit on hanging file folder rails.After you understand if hanging is what you need, determine what brand you like best. Like most file folder products, Smead hanging classification folders are the best known brand with the broadest selection. They are also staples for most doctor's and law offices who use tons of classification folders. Other brands like Universal, Esselte Pendaflex and ACCO have nice products that are good quality and sometimes a little cheaper. For people looking for the lowest price, Universal brand file folders tend to be the lowest priced. They are many times 20-30% lower cost than the other brands, and online office supplies companies like Zuma Office Supply or My Office will have a wide variety of brand choices.Next, chose the right size for your needs - it's an easy choice - either legal size for 8-1/2 x 14 documents, or letter size for 8-1/2 x 11. You need to make sure you know what kind of tab filing system you are using. Most people use top tab folders, which are file folders and classification folders with the tab on the horizontal, or long side of the folder. However, many lawyer's offices and doctor's offices using label filing systems that are alphnumeric, and typically prefer end tab file folders which have the tab on the vertical side of the folder, or short side.After you determine brand, size and type of tab, you'll need to decide what size of expansion you want your hanging folder to have. An advantage with hanging classification folders is they have gusseted expansions made from Tyvek that allow your folder to expand. This means they can hold more papers than a normal file folder, often times 4 times more paper than a standard hanging folder. Expansion sizes can range from 3", 2", 1-1/2'" and even 1" for smaller filing needs. We are almost there, (I wasn't kidding when I said these were confusing). Next, ask yourself if you need metal fasteners with in the folder to secure the documents you put inside. These fasteners allow you to insert papers that are three hole, or two hole punched, and you can make certain pages stay securely in the folder, and never slide out. Hanging classification folders are more expensive when they come with fastners, but are worth the security for some documents.Now we need to know the number of sections you want the classification folder to have. Six section hanging file folders are most popular, but two section, four section and even folders with no sections are available. Finally, you need to choose the folder color, and many online office supplies stores have several colors to pick from, from standard grey/green, to ruby red, bright yellow and coblat blue. Now, tie those choices all together, and you've picked out the perfect hanging classification folder exactly for your personal needs. Here is an easy-to-follow example of shopping for the right hanging folder for your needs using www.ZumaOffice.com as the shopping site. First, put hanging classification folder in the search box. I want the best price I can get, and like the quality and selection of Esselte Pendaflex file folders, so sort by Pendaflex brand. Next, I'll sort by legal size, then click on number of sections and I want six. I also want a light blue color, and that takes me to the hanging classification folder that's just right for my needs - #ESS59352. Now that wasn't as hard as buying a car, right? And, once you find the hanging classification folders right for your needs, save the box and keep the reference number, or sku number for reordering. You can also put the product in your favorites list of your favorite online dealer. And remember, this office supplies expert doesn't like to buy from big box chains like the office superstores. Buy from an independent dealer and support small businesses that give back to the community. Stay tuned for more helpful hints to make buying those confusing office supplies easier!

http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/office-supplies-made-easy-the-trick-to-buying-hanging-classification-file-folders-3566780.html

POST COMMENT

Factors to be considered while buying cheap contact lenses Guide to Buying a Short Sale Buying Adult Toys Discreetly Is Easier Than Ever Buying a Mazda from Burlington Mazda Suggestions On Buying The Appropriate Pair Of Footwear For the Hiking Adventure Considerations before buying a UV Water Purifier Go Wholesale for Wise Furniture Buying Advantages Of Buying Synthetic Pumpkin Lights Buying Cheap Color Contact Lenses Crucial Considerations When Buying Used Buses Things to Consider Upon Buying Weber Gas BBQ Grills What You Need When Buying Foreclosures in El Paso Buying Your Next Wetsuit