--- title: Official ICC Blog | General description: General | ICC Business Products is your office solutions leader. --- [![ICC_Logo](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icc_Business_Products_January2020/Images/ICC_Logo.png?width=293&name=ICC_Logo.png "ICC_Logo")](https://www.iccbusinessproducts.com/) # **An eye-opening take on business** Our goal is to provide you with important information to help your business run more smoothly.  [![](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_330573629.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/what-makes-disinfecting-wipes-so-hard-to-find) #### [What Makes Disinfecting Wipes So Hard to Find](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/what-makes-disinfecting-wipes-so-hard-to-find) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on September 3, 2020 There is no doubt that COVID-19 has drastically impacted the world and ultimately life as we know it. The means in which we go to work, run our errands, and even what we buy have ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/what-makes-disinfecting-wipes-so-hard-to-find) [![](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_361287889.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/not-all-masks-are-created-equal) #### [Not all masks are created equal](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/not-all-masks-are-created-equal) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on August 11, 2020 With COVID-19 cases still on the rise, local and state governments are pulling out all the stops in hopes of slowing the spread of the disease. 2020 has brought on a lot of new ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/not-all-masks-are-created-equal) [![](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/blogCover-AdobeStock_165938465.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/what-to-do-about-the-office-coffee-pot) #### [What to do about the office coffee pot](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/what-to-do-about-the-office-coffee-pot) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on July 16, 2020 As we roll into the back half of July, the concept of returning to the workplace is becoming more and more of a reality for many of America’s office workers. Already companies ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/what-to-do-about-the-office-coffee-pot) [![taking a bite out of the breakroom](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/blogCover-AdobeStock_205793961.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/benefits-of-a-breakroom) #### [Benefits of a Breakroom](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/benefits-of-a-breakroom) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on July 14, 2020 A common theme of our past blog posts is that we primarily discuss tactics in which you can use to improve either your company’s, or your own, productivity or morale. With a name ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/benefits-of-a-breakroom) [![New Normal School Supplies](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/blog_cover-AdobeStock_289734837.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/school-supplies-for-the-new-normal) #### [School Supplies for the New Normal](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/school-supplies-for-the-new-normal) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on July 6, 2020 As we head out of the Fourth of July weekend, most of us are probably still thinking of fireworks, cookouts, and the three-day weekend. However, in addition to being Independence ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/school-supplies-for-the-new-normal) [![Staying productive at work](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/iccblog-cover-AdobeStock_175281278.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/worry-less-and-be-more-productive) #### [Worry Less & Be More Productive](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/worry-less-and-be-more-productive) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on June 29, 2020 The Real Secret to Time Management Businesses re-opening throughout the United States may not signal the end of the COVID-19 outbreak, but it does mean that employees of all ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/worry-less-and-be-more-productive) [![Day trading](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/daytradingcover-AdobeStock_330108824.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/how-buying-office-supplies-is-like-day-trading) #### [How buying office supplies is like day trading](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/how-buying-office-supplies-is-like-day-trading) By: [Jim Ray](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/jim-ray) on June 19, 2020 Have you ever had a friend who got into day trading? This is the practice of buying a stock and selling it in the same day, ideally for a slight increase in value. In practice ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/how-buying-office-supplies-is-like-day-trading) [![Returning to the Workplace Essentials](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_335125529%20%5BConverted%5D.jpg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/top-essential-products-for-returning-to-the-workplace) #### [Top Essential Products for Returning to the Workplace](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/top-essential-products-for-returning-to-the-workplace) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on June 9, 2020 On Friday May 1st Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the end of the Stay-at-Home order and the start of his 5-stage plan to return the stay to normal working conditions. ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/top-essential-products-for-returning-to-the-workplace) [![Reusing disposable face masks](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/cleandisposablemask.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/reusing-face-masks-safely) #### [Reusing Face Masks: How to Safely](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/reusing-face-masks-safely) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on June 2, 2020 On Friday May 1st Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the end of the Stay-at-Home order and the start of his 5-Stage plan to return the state to normal working conditions. ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/reusing-face-masks-safely) [![Keeping Calm with Composting](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_309158648.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/keep-calm-and-compost-on) #### [Keep Calm and Compost On](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/keep-calm-and-compost-on) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on April 22, 2020 As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, so do the Stay-At-Home orders. President Donald Trump might be considering rolling back some travel restrictions but that is not what Indiana ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/keep-calm-and-compost-on) [![Game Night with Friends](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_307283962.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/two-diy-cleaning-products-0) #### [5 Free Ways to Play Games with Your Friends](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/two-diy-cleaning-products-0) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on April 13, 2020 On Monday April 6th Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb extended the order requiring Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/two-diy-cleaning-products-0) [![Easy DIY Cleaning Products](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/cleaning-AdobeStock_318533360.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/two-diy-cleaning-products) #### [Two DIY Cleaning Products](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/two-diy-cleaning-products) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on April 2, 2020 Dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak has not been an easy task. At least 30 states have issued stay at home mandates and panic buying has led to shortages on some of the most basic ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/two-diy-cleaning-products) [![Funny Office Movies to Watch](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/funny_movie-laughing.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/9-office-movies-to-watch-when-quarantined-at-home) #### [9 Office Movies to Watch When Quarantined at Home](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/9-office-movies-to-watch-when-quarantined-at-home) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on March 31, 2020 As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread through America, communities are joining together to help “Flatten the Curve” by staying at home. Odds are you either have been ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/9-office-movies-to-watch-when-quarantined-at-home) [![working-from-home](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/homeoffice-82319907.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/working-from-home) #### [Is working from home your new normal?](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/working-from-home) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on March 19, 2020 COVID-19 has definitely changed life as we know; sports are over, events are canceled, and if you are like myself and many other Americans, you are probably going to be working ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/working-from-home) [![sound masking example](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/Switchblade-1.jpg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/benefits-of-sound-masking) #### [Benefits of Sound Masking](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/benefits-of-sound-masking) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on February 27, 2020 In the last blog post, I stressed the importance of clearing clutter from your workspace. Although the post mainly focused on cleaning and organizing your desk, that is not the ... [READ MORE](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/benefits-of-sound-masking) [![Clear Clutter Off Desks](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/hubfs/organizeDesk-clearclutter.jpeg)](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/how-to-organize-your-desk) #### [How to Organize Your Desk](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/how-to-organize-your-desk) By: [Paul Schiffman](https://blog.iccbusinessproducts.com/author/paul-schiffman) on February 18, 2020 Clear the Clutter As Flu Season ramps up into its fourth month, I am sure that we have all used up some PTO time that we would have rather saved. The Center for Disease Control ... 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