Do you need to make your documents look as
professional as possible?
Here are six easy ways you can do so:
Do you need to make your documents look as
professional as possible? If so, you need to consider binding your work.
Here are six easy ways you can do so:
Comb binding is one of the easiest ways to
bind your work and it can be used for books that are up to 425 pages
long. All you need to take advantage of this method is a selection of
combs, a binding machine, and your printed document(s). You can get the
supplies and machine for just a small amount of money, so this is a
great method if you're on a budget.
Do you think you'll need to bind documents when you're away from the office? If so, you should consider using GBC ProClick and ZipBind spines.
As long as you have pre-punched paper, you can use these supplies
anywhere and you don't need a machine. Plus, ProClick and ZipBind spines
can be opened even after they've been closed so they're perfect for
documents that might need to be edited at a later date.
One of the easiest ways to bind your documents is by using a thermal binding machine.
These devices warm up quickly (usually within a couple of minutes) and
they can bind a document in about 30 to 60 seconds, depending on the
machine. Plus, you can use hardcover and paperback cases to make your
document look as professional as possible. The only drawback to thermal
binding is that it's more expensive than other methods. That might be a
problem if you're on a budget.
If many of your documents are on the long side, you should consider using screw posts.
These supplies - which are also called Chicago screws - are simply
metal posts that can be used to secure the pages of your work. They come
in a number of lengths, with the largest ones being about 6" long. All
you need to do to use them is punch holes in your documents with either a
three-hole punch or a paper drill. After the holes have been punched,
just insert the screws and secure them. It's really easy and will only
take you a couple of minutes.
Finally, you can always consider stapling
your documents if you're in a hurry and/or you don't have any special
binding equipment at your disposal. If you want to staple your document
in the middle, make sure you use a long-reach stapler to make the job a
little bit easier. Also, you could use three-ring binders if you
have some on-hand. If the binders have clear overlays, consider making a
customized title page for your work. It will make it look more
professional so you can make a good impression on your colleagues and
clients (if applicable).
Binding your documents is the best way to make them look good so your
company can convey a professional image. The methods listed in this
article will help you quickly and easy bind your work so you can get
ready for a meeting or presentation, or just meet an upcoming deadline.
Give one of these methods a try the next time you need to make a good
impression. Good luck!
Jeff McRitchie is the Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com.
He regularly writes articles, reviews, and blog posts on topics related
to bookbinding, laminating, paper shredding, and office equipment. More
than 2,500 of his reviews have been published in thousands of locations
on the Internet. If you're looking for information about binding machines, his articles are a great place to start.
