September 21, 2022
What is the future of the printed newspaper? The future of local newspapers, in particular, has looked uncertain in recent years as increasing numbers of people […]
September 15, 2022
The Business Optimizer team loves nothing more than a handwritten letter. We’ve explored in the past how many authors developed their craft in letters. British mystery […]
September 12, 2022
As the new semester begins, the Business Optimizer team considers some of the obstacles that teachers are currently facing – and how the world of education […]
September 8, 2022
Imagine being able to pinpoint with millimeter-level accuracy what is happening in the forest. What species inhabit a particular area, and what weather conditions they experience […]
September 5, 2022
As summer draws to a close, we’re all thinking about the new starts and the return to school or work. Returning with a positive mindset will […]
August 31, 2022
Did you know that the A-series of standard paper sizes has an ISO standard against it? First registered under the German DIN standard system, the standard […]
August 29, 2022
When was the last time you went deep into the forest and built a den? As the summer vacation season approaches, we’re all looking for ways […]
August 24, 2022
As a big fan of the handwritten word, the Business Optimizer team stops to consider the fortune and future of a vacation stalwart: the paper postcard. […]
August 17, 2022
Older than the pyramids, the longest living things on earth are thought to be trees. For many years, scientists have believed California to be home to […]
August 9, 2022
Business cards are rooted in 15th century China, where it was common to make small bamboo cards bearing a person’s name. The tradition then crawled into […]
August 3, 2022
Travel writing is the perfect summer read – whether you’re heading to the beach, the mountains or simply looking for a bit of escapism from the […]
July 22, 2022
With the vacation season just around the corner, the Business Optimizer team investigates how to write the perfect out-of-office email text. It’s summer and we’re entering […]
July 18, 2022
What never fails to make an emotional connection? A handwritten note simply can’t be beaten! If you need to say something extra special, why not make […]
July 13, 2022
Chess has a long and checkered history! The game dates back more than fifteen centuries and has its origins in India. Since then, it has been […]
July 7, 2022
A new video released by paper manufacturer Navigator sheds light on what goes into making office paper – and the differences that decisively affect the quality […]
July 4, 2022
When you’re working at home but the kids are off school, it can be hard for everyone to get their needs met. Business Optimizer considers some […]
June 27, 2022
1984, the classic dystopian novel by George Orwell, has enjoyed a resurgence in sales over the six years. Why? And do the themes of the book […]
June 22, 2022
Printed magazines are fantastic branding tools. Consumers love the high-quality, tactile experience that stands apart from the ephemeral nature of digital media. But can they be […]
June 17, 2022
Fancy some low-key fun that everyone can indulge in? Why not challenge your office to a paper plane building contest? We take a look at some […]
June 14, 2022
Maria Cristina Baltazar Chau is a Visual Education (drawing) teacher in Lousã, Portugal. She is known for teaching her classes in museums, libraries and outdoors. Cristina […]