I used to buy office stationery from Wallis' or here in my previous job and we found Ben Johnsons…read moreto be a little cheaper but the quality wasn't quite as good as the delivery took a bit longer. We ended up using them for certain things where quality wasn't quite as important such as post-it notes and pencils for example, but we weren't able to start using them for all our stationery needs despite them being cheaper they just didn't quite provide the same level of service.

From the owner: Our vision is to be your first choice partner for your workplace transformation and all your daily…read morebusiness needs. We are proud of our four specialist divisions which enable us to offer a wide range of services to our clients in the business sector. Interiors : Specialist workplace design & build Technology : MPS, EDM, Data Capture and Workflow Recruitment : Connecting the right people with the right Companies Workplace Supplies : Simplified procurement across a massive range of products.

One of my favourite chain shops, although I think they are run on a franchise basis, purely because…read moreit stands to reduce one of the massive wastages of our time. Ink cartridges. Here you can get a whole range on ink cartridges re-filled and therefore reduce the amount of nasties sent to landfill. Another tick in the eco box, excellent.

Cartridge world has saved me on many occasions when I've forgotten to pre-order my ink from the…read morewebsite I use. The best part is that the inks tend to be cheaper here which is great if like me, you constantly use your printer. I found the staff to be polite, helpful and friendly.

Eitex specialise in building and supporting IT network and infrastructures using both on-premise…read moreand cloud solutions for small and medium businesses. They offer a diverse range of consultancy, deployment, Cloud, Office 365, IT Maintenance and IT Support services giving them the ability to fulfill specific tasks or end-to-end solutions by working with or as your IT department.

From the owner: Eitex delivers trusted managed IT support services for small, medium, and large businesses across…read moreWest Yorkshire and throughout the UK. Based in Castleford, we’ve supported organisations for over 25 years with proactive IT solutions that keep systems secure, efficient, and future-ready. We specialise in Microsoft 365, including Teams, Exchange (Email), Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerApps, Power BI, and more. As a Tier-1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider and Sophos Gold Partner, we help businesses modernise and protect their IT environments with cloud migration, licensing, support, and cybersecurity solutions. Looking to replace your old phone system? We can migrate your business telephony to Microsoft Teams with Business Voice, allowing your staff to work securely from the office, home, or on the go. Whether you need day-to-day IT support, remote working solutions, backup and disaster recovery, Cyber Essentials certification, or strategic IT advice, Eitex is your trusted local partner. All services are backed by our friendly, knowledgeable helpdesk based in West Yorkshire.

PC Friend is a computer and electricals store situated within the Crossgates Shopping Centre. I…read morenipped in there on my last visit for a brief look around, have a quick scan of their prices and such, and was fairly happy with what I saw. They seemed to have a few good deals on their computer accessories, with some fairly decent speaker sets at £50 roughly. The printer ink was really quite cheap, something of a godsend, since I know that it costs so much more in places like PC World and such. They had tons of things like keyboards, monitors, usb sticks and more - enough bits and bobs to satisfy any basic computer need. The chap in there became really friendly the more I browsed, asking twice if there was anything in particular that I wanted - to which I patiently responded both times "No thanks, just browsing." I know what it's like, having worked in sales, so I don't mind being asked. I stopped to browse over a mini laptop which retailed at £229, it was a PC which I don't really do, but my boyfriend's Grandma really needs one so I wanted to see what kind of budget we would be talking about. I guess that's not a bad price, but I didn't really check the spec so to speak so can't really be more particular than that I'm afraid. Essentially it seems that this is a handy little shop for any sort of accessories, certainly the staff are friendly, and perhaps worth comparing prices over their larger pieces of equipment!