FriendsOffice

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗱𝗼𝗺: 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 🥰

Today’s is about how lending a hand to coworkers can make a difference for everyone involved:

🔹 Feel Good, Do Good: Studies show that helping others can boost your happiness and job satisfaction.

🔹 Grow as a Leader: Assisting others is a great way to develop leadership skills and build trust in the workplace.

🔹 Learn Something New: When you help someone, you might pick up fresh ideas and new ways of doing things.

🔹 Boost Team Productivity: Teams that help each other out tend to work more efficiently and effectively!

At FriendsOffice, we believe that a little kindness goes a long way. How do you show support for your coworkers?

Today was all sunshine and smiles in our Columbus, Ohio office ☀️😊💝

𝕎𝕙𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝔽𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 ℂ𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕞 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕥 ℕ𝕖𝕖𝕕𝕤?

Because you now know what you used and didn't use from the previous year, and you can plan for the year ahead!

Here are just a few of the printing solutions we offer:

❇ 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜𝕖𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 ℂ𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕝: Business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, and more

❇ 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝔼𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕒𝕝𝕤: Forms, envelopes, letterhead, and customized stationery

❇ 𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕛𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕤: School or Church programs, catalogs, calendars, and custom tri-folds

❇ 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖 𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘: Banners, posters, and signage to capture attention at events or for your organization

Our delivery and furniture installation teams have been showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness throughout October 📦🚐💖

Special thanks to our manufacturer partners who helped us pick out this year's T-shirts and help our team look their best (in shades of pink)!

If you ordered from FriendsOffice earlier this month, you may have been lucky enough to receive surprise sample packs of supportive products from some of the lines we love like The Resource Group | Midwest, Pentel of America, ACCO Brands, Canberra Corporation, BIC, Newell Brands, and GOJO, Makers of PURELL 🤩

Because we work with people, and people deserve to be treated like people ...Even our history is rooted in friendship! Check-out our Founders' Story ♥️🖤🩶🤍

IGNITE419 was definitely THE event for Northwest Ohio professionals hosted by Fostoria Economic Development Corporation 🙌🏼 Setting up comfortable office furnishings is what we do best, so we were so glad they thought of us for this opportunity.

Our team provided a lounge where attendees could recharge, take calls, or have sidebar networking conversations. Isn't that such a great idea for a day-long professional development event?

Why start planning your holiday cards and gifts now? 🎁 Think about how receiving a thoughtful gift makes you feel—that same appreciation is what you're aiming to evoke in your customers and partners. Make your brand stand out this holiday season with FriendsOffice's customizable cards and gifts! ✨

October is a special and memorable time of year for many of us, and sometimes that's not because of crisper mornings or toasty bonfires in the evenings. Sometimes it's because October is a time when we genuinely reflect on those in our lives who have been impacted by breast cancer.

We were so glad to send one of our customers this box of BCA treasurers with her order to let her know she means a lot to us and that we're very grateful for her business!

When we're invited to be a part of any project, it brings us immense satisfaction to help you edit your choices for finishes, textiles, furnishings, lighting, flooring, and even paint colors so that your space is ideal for everyday use but also showcases your style. Oftentimes, we find that less is more. ✨

🎁 Corporate Holiday Gifts That Leave a Lasting Impression! 🎁

The holiday season is approaching, and your company has the perfect opportunity to strengthen relationships with thoughtful, personalized gifts. 🤝 From clients to employees, the right gift can build loyalty, boost brand recognition, and spread goodwill.

At FriendsOffice, we can help you: 🎨 Create custom holiday cards and branded gifts 📬 Offer direct mailing services for timely delivery 🎁 Personalize for maximum impact

Want to wow your recipients this year? Reach out to us, and let’s start planning the perfect holiday gifting experience!

"THIS IS AMAZING! Thank you SO MUCH to you and your amazing team. The office is beautiful now and I feel like I have 'Big Boy furniture'.

I also need to give a shout out to [the guys who] came to install it! [They were] wonderful, and took the time to make sure I liked it and that it all worked."

You're welcome Benjamin and Heritage Early Childhood School in Southeast Ohio 🫶🏼

It's about serving you like we're a part of your team. Because, that's what Friends are for ♥️

We cannot thank our own Jim Adkins, Melissa Parsons, and Sandy Zollos enough for helping us write this one!

❣️https://www.friendsoffice.com/meeting-unique-client-workspace-needs

Hi 👋 I'm Kim Belknap, V.P. of Sales + Marketing for FriendsOffice. I'm taking over our socials, today. You can follow along with my work day in our Stories!



1️⃣. What's your favorite part of your job?

Witnessing the growth and success of my sales team and knowing that both my team and our customers are thriving, brings me immense personal satisfaction.

2️⃣. What's your favorite part about FriendsOffice?

As a member of a local, family-owned business, you have the opportunity to demonstrate to your customers that they are not just a statistic, but an integral part of something truly exceptional. You are valued by a company that genuinely cares about you, your organization, and the community.

3️⃣. What's something you're working on/professional development?

I’m working on being a better leader, listener, and teammate. Enhancing team performance and boosting revenue to ensure the growth of FriendsOffice.

4️⃣. Favorite place to vacation?

Florida

5️⃣. Favorite thing to do for fun?

Watching my grandkids play sports, spending time with my family, and vacationing.

6️⃣. Favorite food?

Steak, Baked Potato, Pie😊

7️⃣. How do you take your coffee?

I love a latte or coffee with flavored cream and sugar

8️⃣. Favorite product or service you provide your customers and clients and WHY?

I thrive on building personal connections with our customers and believe that in today's world of social media and e-commerce, having a dedicated and reliable person to guide and support your organization is essential for success. What sets FriendsOffice apart is our unwavering commitment to fostering strong relationships, prioritizing excellent customer care, and giving back to the community.

Thank you for reading and following along!

Want to try your hand at being a designer? Join us in our Stories today and be the buyer!

It's Woman Crush Wednesday and we'd love for everyone to meet: Nancy Gilham

Nancy has worked as a Print Purchasing Agent/Outsourcing Specialist for more than 30 years! Nancy is great piece of the PRINT team. She’s a joy to have around, and her cheesy potatoes are always awesome at our Christmas get together. We couldn’t do it without her!

𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕀 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕞𝕪 𝕛𝕠𝕓:

I love my job because of all the different aspects of the process. Helping my coworkers get the materials they need to get the job done gives me a lot of satisfaction. I also love helping the customers reach their end goal on a print concept, and bringing the project to life. Every day is a challenge, and no day is ever the same in the print world.

𝕄𝕪 𝕗𝕒𝕧𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒𝕥 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤𝕆𝕗𝕗𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕚𝕤:

I really enjoy my coworkers! Coming together as a team to meet deadlines for our customers is super rewarding.

L. M. Montgomery said it best...
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." 🍁🍂

Looks like Chick-fil-A Findlay didn't get the memo...

We're pleased to share some exciting news with our :

"Witnessing the remarkable expansion and transformation of FriendsOffice has been exciting. As we prepare to celebrate our 80th anniversary in 2025, we take pride in our ability to acquire and integrate five businesses over the past year, effectively enhancing our scope and commitment to superior service.

Business Essentials, a fellow local and independent office products enterprise that shares our unwavering dedication to personalized assistance, has proven to be an ideal addition to our growing collection of partners," expressed Ken Schroeder, CEO/CFO of FriendsOffice.

"Teaming up with FriendsOffice provides additional resources for our valued customers and provides our long-term employees with the support and buying power to enhance those relationships," shares Jeff Booher, owner of Business Essentials in Bucyrus, Ohio.

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Independent Suppliers Group hosted their annual Industry Week and it did not disappoint 🙌🏼 🐊

Since its inception, the WRITE Grant Program has donated approximately $30,000 worth of school supplies, highlighting our deep-rooted connection to schools and local educators 🤍

Thanks to our furniture partner, the HONCompany, for this feature!

Do you know where to find your Friends?


📍 We offer locations, warehouses, and office furniture showrooms in three states and have employees in five states including Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.