Buy Local

Office Products Alliance believes in buying local and wants everyone in the Kansas City area to buy local whenever you can. Buying local helps money spent in KC, stay in KC as it is spent on other local businesses and local charities, generating a money multiplier for your dollar. Everybody in KC wins when we buy locally, as much as …

Extend the Life of Your Printer

The lifespan of your printer will depend on many different factors – from model and manufacturer to how often it’s used, typically Brother Printers seem to have the longest lifespan. Here’s just a few simple steps each day can help you avoid many common printer problems and ensure it will last as long as possible without having any hp driver …

Change of Season

Now that September has begun we turn our attention to the fall season and the inevitable winter that follows. Since we live in the greatest city in the United States, we get to enjoy this change of season and marvel at the beauty of the place we call home. The growth we see every day in our city is also a beautiful …

Sound Masking

At work, are you tired of Beth droning on to her daughter about the upcoming wedding? Or hearing about Michael’s latest bicycle accident? Over hearing conversations is an unwanted consequence of today’s new work environment. Lower cubicle walls and open seating has resulted in speech privacy being the #1 concern of employees. OPA has a solution – Sound Masking Sound …

Did you have a “Fred” sighting with your delivery?

As I walked into the seminar, I remember thinking, “Here is another guy who wrote a book, and will droll on and on, then ultimately try to sell me a copy of his book. Little did I know that, not only would I go on to buy his book for me, and copies for lots of other people in my …

First Friday Event

Art, Beer, Wine, Music & Snacks! Friday June 1st, 2018 5pm – 8pm  

Month of May – So Many Important Dates!

Warm Weather (Hopefully)  – Spring Holidays. First and foremost, National Small Business Week is the first week of May! Recognizing nationally and locally the hard working small business owners and a big shout-out to our very own, Mark Whitlow. Help celebrate with us for our “first” First Friday 2018 event on May 4th at 5-8 pm. Check out details on the link …

Buying Local: So many Benefits to the Customer

There are many economic reasons for shopping local: creating jobs in your area, keeping money in the community, better for the environment. But how do you personally benefit from choosing a local business over a big box store? Personalized Service Doing business with a nearby company likely means that you personally know the owner or at least a few members …

Why Go Green!

In keeping with St. Patrick’s Day, let’s talk GREEN.  Everywhere you go people are talking about going green and how it impacts the planet.  Check out our GREEN products if you are interested in taking the GREEN Challenge for the month of March, give Office Products Alliance a call at 816-777-2810.  These are a couple of tips to help you. Check out …

Sit and Stand Desk-Enhance your Exercise Efforts!

According to Prevention magazine, you can burn up to 225 calories per hour when pacing or marching in place at your desk. Movement also stimulates brain activity, so you’ll be more productive and energetic.     Advocates of standing desks point to studies showing that after a meal, blood sugar levels return to normal faster on days a person spends more time …