Blogs - The Shredder Supermarkethttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/en-gbCopyright: (C) The Shredder Supermarket, see http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com//privacy for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/images/thesheddersupermarket_web_logo.jpghttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/best-shredderThe results are in and all votes have been registered and counted.  It turns out that the best shredder is... The rexel shredmaster  Of course the type off document you are looking to shred and the security level you require are very important and should be considered when you want to buy a shredder. However if money is short you could always hire a cat.   http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/isn’t-it-time-you-delegated-your-shredding-to-your-shredderThe new Rexel autoplus shredder is still in the news this week with Rexel making a big deal about it on their website.  And... Why should they not! The point of this new machine is that you load it with up to 110 sheets – staples and all, Close the lid walk away and forget about it. Because it’s fully automated you don’t need to be a slave to the machine you can just “stack, shut and go”.  The paper is cut into confetti particles – so not only is it quick – it’s secure.  This confetti cut shredder provides high security by chopping the paper down into 4x50mm particles and that’s a hell of a jigsaw to put back together.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/rexel-shredderWe are genuinely excited to be able to write about the new Rexel shredder. The new rexel auto 100 can shred 100 pages in seconds.    Just drop in the documents and walk away... that’s it... it’s that simple. Shredding is essential, shredding prevents fraud but..... Standing over a shredder feeding paper into it is fun... for about five minutes.  After that point I begin to lose the will to live.Last week we had the pleasure of meeting a representative of Rexel and he introduced us to the future, the new Rexel shredder the auto+ 100. In a nutshell this is the world’s only personal shredder to automatically shred up to 100 (fastened) sheets at a time. You just fill up the tray and walk away – its that easy 100 sheets in seconds So if you value your time.... try the new rexel shredder – the auto 100+Fill the loading bay with 100 documents, close the lid and walk away.If your time is important to you this is a great optionhttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/shredder-order-processing-throughout-christmasJudging by the size of the Goose Christmas is definitely coming!   With just 16 full business days before the festive season and holidays officially start we thought it would be useful to confirm the 'last orders' dates prior to Christmas.  We'll deliver up to Christmas Eve so orders placed up to 5pm on Wednesday 22nd December should be delivered before most businesses close.  But if you really need that paper shredder before Christmas then placing your order sooner rather than later will provide more contingency should the weather be bad or any other issues arise. Buying your office shredder now will also mean that you can avoid the VAT increase from the 1st January 2011. Read more here in our Shredders FAQs section or contact us on 08451 701 601 for more information.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/identity-theft-by-someone-you-know-surely-notIt's true a survey in our Shredder News section reveals that the majority of identity theft culprits are someone you know - perhaps a near neighbour, friend or even relatives. The answers simple - any documents that you don't want with you personal details on should be shredded before disposal and any documents that yo uwant to keep (share certificates, bank statements, tax returns etc) should be stored in a security safe.  Simpleshttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/id-theft-and-organised-crimeOrganised crimesters including terrorists are increasing turning to identity theft to raise funds for the misdemeanours.  This is a scary thought and we should take the relevant simple steps to protect our personal and business identity - doing this now can save you loads of stress and money as well as keeping those villans at bay. Read more about the recent ID Fraud surveyhttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/identity-theft-threat-to-small-businessesWe hear a lot about identity theft affecting us as home but many small businesses don't consider what the costs could be if their business identity is stolen.  Read our shredder news item and make sure you're protected.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/national-id-fraud-prevention-week-18th-–-24th-octoberThis campaign helps raise awareness of ID Fraud on both a personal and business level so take a look at our news article this week and make sure you use a cross cut shredder to destroy all your sensitive information. One of the main supporters of this cause is Fellowes so take a look at our full range of Fellowes shredders today.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/shredders-are-great-but-why-shred-clothesWe obviously encourage the use of shredders where ever possible but we're somewhat confused by Primark's policy of shredding what seems to be perfectly good clothes instead of giving them to charities or the homeless - see our shredder news section for more details. When you're looking for a new office shredder then we're here to help - the website has a huge range of shredders for every type of use from heavy duty shredders to compact small office shredders - let us know what you think of the new look website.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/the-hsm-securio-does-it’s-job-so-that-you-keep-yours  Protect yourself from serious financial damage and losing your job, reputation and esteem with an HSM SECURIO document shredder. The HSM SECURIO range includes: SECURIO B32, SECURIO B34, SECURIO B24 and SECURIO B22. They are effective at providing data security everywhere in the office and give you that good feeling of quality. With SECURIO shredders, you could save up to 90% of the energy used. All HSM shredders are Made in Germany.   Check out our full range of HSM shredders today! http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/fellowes-advises-“store-what-you-need-shred-what-you-don’t” From financial records to personnel files, information is at the heart of every organisation. Since these records are evidence of what your organisation does, how that information is managed can make or break your company. Protect your organisation by developing a consistent Record Management Policy throughout the lifecycle of each document. Keep your information secure with Fellowes Paper Shredders and R-KIVE Records Storage products.   Fellowes has been providing quality office products since 1917 and is a highly trusted brand. The strength and durability of their products distinguish them from all the rest. http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/a-shredder-mower…I’m sure we’re all aware of how important shredders are in preventing ID fraud in businesses, but what else can you use a shredder for? Well, I came across a bizarre advert the other day for a garden vacuum with an integrated shredder! It claims to replace sweeping up leaves and garden debris with vacuuming instead. Combining the shredder into the vacuum apparently not only increases the volume of leaves that can be collected in the bag at one time, but also makes clearing up quicker and more efficient. The resulting shredded leaves in the collection bag will be ready to be poured onto your flowerbeds. You can also use this nifty machine on a variety of surfaces including lawns, paths, driveways. Weird and wonderful, eh? http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/don’t-shred-your-fingers…If the shredder jams, is your instinct to grab the paper from the blades? If so, you may be endangering your safety- putting your fingers too near the blades is very dangerous indeed. Shredders are a very popular machine in the workplace- as harmless as it can look, there are safety risks attached to all office machines. This article covers what you need to know about shredder safety both in the workplace and at home. For all your shredding needs,TheShredderSupermarket.com has got it covered! http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/high-security-shredding-martin-yale-has-got-it-covered Today, businesses are facing more security threats than ever before. In particular, identity theft and ‘dumpster diving’ have been rapidly rising, increasing the need for more reliable document security. Martin Yale offers the solution. Their wide selection of shredders including strip cut shredders that reduce bulk and crosscut shredders that ensure high business security. They also offer shredders that meet NSA requirements for high government security shredding. With a Martin Yale shredder, you can:     * Protect your identity     * Safeguard your secrets     * Prevent corporate espionage     * Safeguard employee, student, customer, and patient information     * Comply with federal laws, such as HIPAA and FACTA     * Meet NSA requirements for high government security shredding   TheShredderSupermarket.com stocks Martin Yale cross cut shredders, Martin Yale strip cut shredders, amongst a vast selection of shredders from other brands. With our Price Promise, see what savings you could make today!http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/“redirected-mail-fraud”-whatever-next Unfortunately, it seems that some people will go to any lengths to obtain your personal data. Ever heard of “redirected mail fraud”? No, neither had I ‘til I read this. Apparently, it’s on the rise, and involves criminals redirecting your mail to themselves so that they can apply for all sorts of financial services under your name. The results can be devastating, and it is well worth equipping  yourself with the knowledge of what signs to look out for, what you can do to prevent it from happening to you, and finally, to know what to do if you do become an unlucky victim. I hope it never happens to me, but at least I'm more aware of the issue and how to reduce the chance of it happening to me. Always make sure you shred anything you don’t need that has your personal details on! http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/look-after-your-shredder-and-it-can-look-after-you As with any other machine, shredders need regular care and attention. In return, you’re shredder will last longer and will it’ll run smoother. This’ll save you money, time and frustration in the case of a shredder breakdown. We’ve compiled a useful guide for you, which tells you how to maintain your shredder properly, and how often to do it. Make sure you’re all kitted out with shredder oil and the right sort of waste bags. http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/ashes-to-cashes Coming across this news story the other day reinforced to me that identity fraud can happen to absolutely anyone, no matter how famous or rich! That’s why it’s more important than ever to protect your personal information so that you don’t too become a victim of identity fraud. Some people destroy documents by ripping them up with their hands, but I know someone who even soaks their documents in the sink to make the ink run!  I won’t be taking such drastic measures, but for greater ease of mind and convenience, I’m going to buy a shredder. http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/are-you-looking-to-buy-a-shredderCheck out our article from Rexel which provides you with a few parameters which you should take into consideration before you buy.For instance there’s the Security Level, location, bin capacity click here and learn a little bit more!And if you would like to check out our Rexel shredder range just click here .http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/don’t-bin-it-shred-itThat should be your motto in today’s climate of identity theft with criminals ‘bin raiding’, computer hacking and even redirecting your mail to a different address to get hold of you personal information. Unfortunately ID Fraud is one of the UK’s fastest growing white collar crimes so to help stop this crime  . . .  which can destroy your credit rating, we all must start to appreciate just how precious our identity is and make sure we protect it! Check out our articles section of the website were you will find plenty of tips, and guides to help you and if you haven’t got a shredder make sure you get one as soon as you can so that you can keep your identity safe and secure. Check out our website www.theshreddersupermarket.com for all your shredder requirements.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/it’s-very-strange-what-people-want-to-shredWhen researching an article on the unusual things people use their shredders for, I was expecting the ‘usual’ things to come up for example, CDs, audio tapes etc. however I was quite unprepared for what I was to find … please click here for the article, it is an ‘unusual’ read to say the least!  I have to add a BIG disclaimer though … the shredders used in the article are industrial use machines designed to suit the unusual tasks in this article. Unfortunately we don’t carry these mammoth machines; however we do have a great range of machines suited to the everyday office … even if they do seem a little tame in comparison!http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/frightening-statistics. . . on ID fraud facts In 2005 there were more than 100,000 victims of ID fraud in the UK ID Fraud is the UK’s fastest growing white collar crime ID Fraud costs the UK £1.7bn per year It takes the average victim over 300 hours of stress and worry to put their records straight after their identity has been stolen In 2005 it was estimated that card related identity fraud cost the UK economy £439m 41% of PC users don’t have an active firewall (source APACS) Make sure you know the facts, check out our articles there's lots of help and advice on identity fraud and check out our shredder website www.theshreddersupermarket.com for all your shredder requirements and don't forget  . . . Don't bin it, shred it!http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/which-type-are-youDo you need a shredder for your home ie personal use,  your office;  deskside as an individual who handles sensitive information, professionally where there are 1 – 5 of you, or commercially where there are multiple users. Well to find out which shredder would suit you click here for some basic information and related products ideal for you. For all your shredder requirements visit: www.theshreddersupermarket.comhttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/got-a-problem-with-your-shredderIs it driving you mad, well our Troubleshooting Guide from Fellowes will help you out,  take a look now! It will help you with everything from ‘My shredder is jammed’ to ‘Oiling your Cutter blades’.See all our Fellowes shredders, shredder bags and oil at: www.theshreddersupermarket.com  http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/identity-stealing-–-how-do-the-thieves-do-itThieves are a canny lot … if you think about it, technically thieving is their ‘job’ and if they put as much effort into stealing our identity as we do into our jobs, you can see why we mention it so much in our blog!  I recently came across an article, which suggested that it can take up to 175 hours of personal time (over 4 years) in order to try and reclaim a stolen identity. That’s a lot of manpower, so understanding how thieves get our personal information can be a giant step towards protecting ourselves and not wasting those precious hours. Click here for our article on ‘Seven Ways Thieves Can Get Your Personal Information’. Check out our shredder range to ensure you keep your personal information private!.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/protect-yourself-against-identity-theftTake a look at our article giving you 10 Top Tips for protection against identity theft: You may think that your personal information is only valuable to you, well think again . . .   to a criminal it is priceless! Your information can open the door for them to your bank accounts, assets, investments and can leave you devastated with your credit and name in ruins. So always shred, then discard Check out our range of shredders: Confidential shredders Sensitive shredders Top secret shredders Everyday shredders General shreddershttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/make-it-easy-for-your-employees-to-shredIncrease internal compliance with document disposal Benefits of on-site shredding: Having a shredder located near or next to your desk makes it easier to dispose of documents securely Increased security as documents do not have to be stored prior to disposal Increase internal compliance with document disposal because employees are more likely to shred if they can do it when they need to Cheaper than off-site shredding as it only requires a one off investment rather than continual payments Take a look our vast range of Fellowes shreddershttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/top-ten-most-popular-paper-shredder-items-for-your-officeWe've listed the current top ten most popular paper shredder product areas in this last month - see full details by clicking this link - top ten most popular paper shredding products. And click this link to keep abreast of all the latest deals on paper shredders and shredder accessories.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/even-more-secure-site-to-buy-shredders-and-shredder-accessoriesEven more secure site to buy shredders and shredder accessories (including shredder oil and shredder bags) products Symantec have just audited our web site and certified www. Theshreddersupermarket.com as safe and secure with their Norton SafeWeb certificate.  Click the link to read more about our Internet Security.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/size-does-matterDid you know that in the case of ID fraud prevention smaller is better! It is in the case of the size your shredder cuts the paper in to; you should use a cross cut or micro shredder which can cut a single sheet of A4 paper in to over 2500 pieces! According to research carried out by Fellowes only 64% of businesses have a specific policy on how sensitive material should be dealt with. This highlights the complacency UK organisations have with regard to ID Fraud prevention and could explain why 32% of employees admit to throwing away confidential documents without shredding them first. Behaviour of this kind can put your business and its customers at risk . . .  fortunately protection of paper based documents is very easy simply shred all sensitive documents into confetti or micro sized pieces. Check out our range of Fellowes shredders and accessorieshttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/1-day-to-go-earth-hour-tomorrow-at-8-30pm-switch-off-your-office-equipmentAcross the world on Saturday 27th March 2010 at 8.30pm companies and consumers will be turning off their electrical appliances to urge global leaders to tackle climate change. Head of campaigns at the World Wildlife Fund said: "A billion people across the globe turning off their lights sends a loud and clear message to politicians." Latest news is that Big Ben will be switched off . . . so join in and switch off your office equipment this weekend: photocopiers, printers, computers, lights, TV's and show that you care about the climate!http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/payment-options-now-include-purchasing-and-procurement-cards-for-police-government-and-healthcareWe have now increased the number of payment options available at checkout to include purchasing and procurement cards in addition to all debit cards and credit cards including American Express (Amex). Specifically the payment options have been extended to include : Police Purchasing Cards Police Procurement Cards Government Purchasing Cards Government Procurement Cards Civil Service Purchasing Cards Civil Service Procurement Cards Healthcare Purchasing Cards Healthcare Procurement Cards If there are queries on any payment option please contact us on 0113 391 1107.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/new-special-offers-on-fellows-shredders-and-rexel-shredders For a limited time period we have two special items on offer at even lower prices - so buy now - and PLEASE tell your work colleagues about our site so they can benefit from great service and brilliant prices too! These special offers are great office shredders for everyday use and are both under £100!Fellowes Powershred PS-63t Strip Cut Shredder >saving 58%!Rexel V125 Cross Cut Shredder 2100884 saving 55%!   We're always coming up with new deals to help you achieve great value on all your office product requirements both on this site and our Office Products website where there's 20,000 products which are all carefully price checked so you always get a great deal on all your stationery requirements. to make sure you're kept upto date with all the special offers and deals please register for the newsletter by clicking here , or accessing the "login/register" section at the top of this page.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/new-lower-prices-and-special-offers We've just lowered many prices on the website - the best deal being on the Rexel Mercury RDX1850 Shredder which is now just £449 with a FREE home shredder available until the end of March! http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/its-a-bit-extreme-but-heres-an-example-of-id-fraud-gone-too-farWe've spoken a lot about ID fraud and how it can affect anybody from any background, but this month has seen it taken to extremes with fake passports being used by alleged assasins in Israel. Now I'm not saying this may happen to you, but it just goes to show what can happen in exteme circumstances when your ID is stolen and just how vulnerable our details are. The British Government has spent years and millions of pounds on new technology to increase the security of our passports and yet still they can be copied and used by people around the world. So ask yourself - when you update your passport, do you destroy the old one? I mean destroy it? Many take a fairy relaxed attitude to our statements, documents and other paperwork and yet if we don't use shredders to get rid of important information, we could end up with our IDs being stolen and used in crime. OK, you'll eventually sort it out, but while the law enforcement agencies are working on your case, you could end up being unable to fly, no access to bank accounts and generally being treated as a criminal. It's easy, just destroy everything fully using a powerful paper shredder - no problems.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/still-not-sure-which-shredder-you-need-you-can-always-train-the-catMeet Shreddy Eddys cat. Just like Shreddy Eddy his cat just loves to shred up paper. Unfortunately Shredder Cats favourite paper is toilet paper!  If you don't fancy training the cat to shred your documents you could always just check out our general shredders section. http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/biggest-shredder-in-the-worldBefore you ask, we don't sell these, they're definitely one-offs! Yes, that's a fridge they're shredding - don't you wish you could get rid of your old kitchen appliances this way??! We do some pretty big shredders though, check out these monsters: cross cut shredderhttp://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/uh-oh-more-expenses-problemsAlthough the MPs have been given the summer off so they don't have to worry about all their expense claims, it looks like things are about to heat up again for those who were slap-dash with their paperwork! At the beginning of the year the number of shredders being sold increased due to issues with data security, id fraud and the obvious problems of having information lying about that people could find and sell to the papers. This also coincided with an increase in the number of safes flying off the shelves - again, people are being more careful these days. So what about those poor MPs? Well, it looks like Gordon Brown might be in the firing line this week and he may have to pay back those expenses.  Obviously you need to keep a paper trail for tax purposes and we wouldn't condone destroying 'evidence', but for that information that you don't want to enter the public domain, you should either lock it up or shred it.  You can get a cracking deal on a paper shredder in our online store.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/best-shredders-for-westminster-and-parliament-shred-anything-including-mps-expensesWhether you're a member of parliament (MP), civil servant or just an honest businessman the current press coverage about MP’s expenses should make us all think about how we dispose of information. There's several grades of shredders depending on your needs - they key points to bear in mind are: - how small you want the paper shredded (depends how sensitive information on the paper is) - how big you need the waste bucket to be (how much have you got to destroy) - the noise it generates (how discreet you want to be while shredding!!) By browsing wwww.theshreddersupermarket.com you can read useful information on the options then find the product that's ideal and we can ship it to you ASAP. To make finding your ideal shredder easier the site is easy to navigate with products classified into Everyday shredder, General Shredder, Confidential Shredder, Sensitive Shredder or Confidential Shredder - and you can also search for specific products if you already know what you want. http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/highly-recommended-shredders-now-availableWe're delighted for Fellowes on the news from WHICH? that independant testers have scored two of their machine very highly!The machines which scored top marks for durability and speed are both available by searching our website or by clicking in the model number here P-58C and P-48C. These are just two of the massive range of shredders we stock, but they are great examples of the quality and value we strive to bring to the discerning business. Even though both of these shredders are classed as 'personal', the quality of the build means they fit well within the small office environment.http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/spring-has-sprung-time-for-a-clear-out  I've finally tackled the mountain of paperwork that's built up in my study all winter and cleared my desk so I have room to create another pile of stuff that doesn't require my immediate attention. I had a great time feeding my super new cross cut shredder with all the un-reconciled bank and credit card statements and only had to empty the bin when I'd finished. It did occur to me that loads of people must just lob all this stuff in the recycling bin - perfect hunting ground for any identify thieves out there! What do you do with your confidential waste? Why not browse the site today and find the ideal shredder for your needs?http://www.theshreddersupermarket.com/blog/theres-no-comparison-theshreddersupermarketcom  My car insurance is due this month so I logged onto a well advertised web site last night to get some quotes.   What I wanted was a simple list of policies, a digestible summary of the cover available and the going rate for the options so I could buy a policy and go do something more interesting. What I got was nothing less than a bombardment of phone calls from lots of different companies chasing me to buy a policy from them - not what I wanted at all! Which made me think about our site and how, in comparison, down right simple to use our web site is.  We trawl all the best suppliers and only list the best products in each category making it easy for you to find the ideal product for you. Once you've chosen the shredder that meets your needs it's just a couple of clicks (and a payment of course) before your item is ordered and en route to you by one of our local experts.  Now isn't that a better way to buy the products you need?