When sitting at your desk, you want to have everything you need within arm’s reach. This will maximize efficiency and productivity. Below is a list of 15 must have tools to have at your fingertips. Use it as a checklist to make sure you have everything you need on hand!

Stockholm Divided Pencil Cup – Container Store
Metal Incline Desktop File Sorter – Staples

Stockholm Letter Tray – Container Store
1. Letter Tray (3 trays – Inbox, Action/To Do, To File)
2. Graduated File Sorter
3. Pencil Cup
4. Pens/Pencils
5. Letter Opener
6. Scissors
7. Highlighter
8. Stapler
9. Staple Remover
10. Post Its (3”x3”)
11. Paper clips (different sizes)
12. Rubber Bands
13. Tape/Tape Dispenser
14. White out
15. #10 Envelopes (self sealing)
Did we miss something? Is there a “must have” tool that you always keep at your desk? Leave a comment and let us know!
Even more than paper clips, binder clips are a must-have for me. Three sizes: small, medium, and LARGE, for those documents that are impossible to staple!
so true – can’t live without binder clips – basic black – all sizes. don’t forget the x-small ones:)