Blogs - The Safe Supermarkethttp://www.thesafesupermarket.com/en-gbCopyright: (C) The Safe Supermarket, see http://www.thesafesupermarket.com//privacy for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.thesafesupermarket.com/images/theofficesuppliessupermarket_web_logo.jpghttp://www.thesafesupermarket.com/http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/gadget-show-safes-great-tv-and-all-our-safes-survivedLast nights Gadget Show featured a tested to destruction using security safes that we supplied.  All the safes survived the tests and beat the presenters with the Phoenix Safe actually breaking the angle grinder they used to try and crack the safe open!  Brilliant TV and surperb evidence of how tough our security safes are! See more detail about the Gadget Show Safes by clicking this link http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/phoenix-data-safesThe Phoenix safes DS2500E Data Combi series are manufactured from the best quality EGI steel plate and, when combined with the latest fire resistant technology, a safe of massive strength, security and innovation is produced. Great attention was given in the design of the safe to create not only resistance to attack by force or fire, but also to simplicity and ease of use. The user friendly electronic digital lock allows the user to programme their own personal code from up to 16 easily remembered numbers, with a master code override if required. Whenever an emergency arises, simply close the door and the PAL automatic locking facility takes over. Sliding steel bolts, 30mm in diameter, will immediately engage into the door frame, locking the door shut and prevent access by force. In addition, a unique combination of door curvature seals will also present a virtually airtight defence against penetration by heat, gases and the chemicals ever present in a fire. Even greater strength and resistance can be obtained with an optional PAD 4, anchor system. This device permanently bolts the safe to any type of floor and prevents its physical removal from the premises. Use of this system not only deters attack, but also significantly increases the insurance rating of the safe.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/safe-testingSentry safes - fire protection safe.   During this test the safes a Sentry safe a Honeywell and a cash Sentry cash box were tested against fire and water.  The safes were submerged for 5 minutes in a pool they were then burned for 30 minutes at 1000 degrees. The Honeywell safe failed to survive.   The large Sentry safe, burned under conditions that simulated a house fire managed to survive with the contents intact.     The Sentry safe company has joined up with Shwab corp to release the - The Sentry Schwab corp  2500.  This safe, as with all the fire safes by sentry underwent extensive testing at Intertec the independent testing authority.  Each model underwent independent testing to ensure that the units were water and fire proof – they were burned then sprayed for 1 hour.  The Schwab 2500 passed the inspection. http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/stay-safe-from-crimeIn January there were 83 burglaries and 101 robberies in central London, and this was a quiet month.  Theft can be devastating to the small business but crime rates do not indicate a slow down.  Over the past couple of months we have seen an increase in customers looking to buy safes from the safe supermarket.  The police have provided an application so the public can see the number of crimes reported in their local area.  Our best advice..... check the website.....be informed and stay safe from crime by protecting your valuables.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/laptop-security-update The figures below are from the 2009 Poneman Institute European study of the financial impact of laptop theft Average value of lost laptop is €36,478 Data Breach cost €29,108 IP Loss  €4,348 Forensics, investigation, legal  €1,668 Laptop Replacement € 1,171 The study goes on to say that a laptop is stolen every 53 seconds 97% of stolen laptops are never recovered Securing a laptop should not be and after thought – the costs are just too high http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/a-safe-start-to-the-new-yearAs Christmas has come and gone, the UK has now returned to work.   Resolutions will have been made... and broken.   Following the difficult economic climate of last year many companies with be taking stock of what is that’s important to them. Companies have to work harder than ever to stay above water.  Losing data or valuable records through human error, fire or theft would at the very least mean spending time and effort collecting and reproducing the information. Thesafesupermarket.com are promoting some of their best selling phoenix safes, including high security, key and data safes at hugely discounted prices. Click here to view the phoenix safe range The safe company know that a lot of consideration will go into the purchase of your company safe and hope that “I must take the upmost care with my data” is not a resolution that you will break.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/safes-christmas-order-processingA little like Santa's Elves our team is busy making sure all orders are fulfilled before the Christmas holidays start on Christmas eve and for smaller safe items you can place your orders up to 5pm on Wednesday 22nd December for delivery on the 23rd or Christmas Eve.   For bigger items there is usually a five day lead time so please place your orders early or check with us on 08451 701601 if you need your safe before the holidays (which is a really sensible idea as many businesses are closed and so unattended for a week).    Another reason for ordering your security safe now is that all orders recieved upto the 21st December will beat the VAT increase saving you a furthr 2.5%   Read more in our Security Safes FAQshttp://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/protect-your-personal-information-with-a-data-safeWe're not sure if Google will take offence at our Safes news item about their street cars harvesting personal information from people's PCs but we've published it anyway to encourage everyone to think about data security in all it's forms. We have a really simple maxim here - for paper you want to keep, buy a safe.  For paper you now longer need buy a shredder.  To quote money supermarket's Meerkat - Simples.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/data-security-better-to-consider-now-than-laterThe recent survey on data security by accountants Price Waterhouse Coopers shows that UK businesses could do more to protect their data from fire and theft - if you think about it along with your stock and perhaps buildings isn't data one of your most valuable assets? Read more on the data security survey or see our range of data safes by clicking these links.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/the-importance-of-data-securityAs news breaks about another loss of sensative data from the NHS (see our safes news section) we should all use this as a reminder that data security is important in every business.   You might not handle potentially sensative data like medical or criminal records but image the potental cost to your business if you lost your business data?  Protect yourself and your business with a Data Safe for any data (electronic or printed) that you need to keep and buy a Paper Shredder for any printed data that you want to destroy.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/fire-at-paper-tissue-millEarly on Sunday morning fire broke out at the Kimberley-Clark mill make sure you don’t get caught out check out our article and make sure you have the best form of data security against fires by using a fire safe!http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/new-electronic-safe-range-phoenix-castilleGreat news for anyone who needs to a security safe to protect their valuables and important documents - we now have the latest range of Castille Security safes from Phoenix and electronic locks come as standard. See the article here for more information on Castille Security Safes http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/can-your-filing-cabinet-take-the-heat I think it’s a wise idea for all businesses to invest in a fireproof filing cabinet, or some sort of fireproof data storage for all those precious hard copies of important documents. It’s a worthwhile investment that will definitely pay off should a fire ever happen- you’ll be thanking your lucky stars that you listened to sense! This article will tell you several things to look out for when purchasing a fireproof filing cabinet. http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/don’t-let-your-life-go-up-in-flames  Safes are not just used to keep the burglars out, they can also be designed to keep out the natural elements, namely fire and water. If you store important paperwork and important documents such as passports, birth certificates and insurance papers in your safe, then you should definitely think of purchasing a fireproof safe! In the event of a fire, all these important documents can go up in smoke (literally) if you just use an ordinary safe. Similarly, in the event of a flood, a waterproof safe can be particularly handy at keeping your documents high and dry. Click here for the full article.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/data-the-lost-and-foundIf, unfortunately, your computer hardware gets physically damaged, you may automatically think that the data stored on there is unrecoverable. This may be true if you start trying to fix it yourself. The best thing to do is not to attempt to fix it yourself- the more you mess with it, the higher the chances of your data being permanently unrecoverable. Just pack it in a suitable container, ship it expert data recoverers and leave it to them! Click here to read the article in full- it gives you specific tips on what to do for different scenarios.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/secure-your-business Did you know that legislation for data protection in businesses has changed since April 2010, and that businesses found to seriously breach this could face fines up to £500,000?! Blimey! It’s more important than ever to keep sensitive and important documents safe. Have a read through this article, which explains what data security issues big companies in particular, face. Make sure you protect important company data, starting by purchasing a safe with the right level of security and the right capacity for future use as well. If you’re wondering where to get one of those then fear not, TheSafeSupermarket.com has got it covered- we’re offering fantastic value on a great range of safes! http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/spot-the-fake-with-chubb-safesIs my safe the real thing? How can I be sure? Well, luckily for you guys, Chubb safes, trusted international security supplier, have provided a simple method for checking if your safe is a genuine branded safe. Click here to put your mind at rest. TheSafeSupermarket.com stocks Chubbs data cabinets for you to store your personal information and all important bank details. Have a browse through our wide range of fire safes, security safes and key safes; at such low prices, you can’t lose (your data)! http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/“and-the-award-for-best-actor-goes-to…-mr-safe”In films, wherever there’s top secret documents or stashes of gold bars about, you can always rely on there being a safe! We’ve compiled a list of our favourite safe film moments, click here to check it out. These are just a few, but I’m sure you could name more films featuring safes. Give it a go! For a wide range of safes to be used in the workplace or at home, check out TheSafeSupermarket.com! http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/everyone-knows-someone-who’s-been-an-id-fraud-victim ID fraud is a massive problem nowadays with more ways to pay for goods and easier ways to get hold of your personal details. I read this article today, which reminded me of several cases of identity fraud that I’ve heard of. My friend at university had lost one of her (mostly unused) banks cards, and didn’t even notice that it had gone missing until she checked her statement a month later. She discovered that all her money (£500) had been wiped out and had been spent on a load of things in places she had never been! She was shocked, but most of all was annoyed at the inconvenience of having to waste lots of time and (more) money on explaining the situation to the bank, having the card cancelled and waiting for a new card to be sent to her. Eventually, her bank gave her the money back, but she’s definitely learned to be more aware! Reports state that, on average, it takes victims over 15 months to realise that their identity has been stolen and that it takes over 300 hours to clear their name. This article will tell you how to detect identity fraud quicker, and what you can do to reduce your chances of being a victim. http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/fire-away This article gave me some food for thought. With the total cost of fire damage in England and Wales set at about £2.5bn each year, it really does pay to have a fire safe in the home or office. This ensures that your most valuable possessions are kept safe (including those all-important insurance documents!), and will be a big load off your mind. There are loads of different sizes of fire safes available nowadays to suit your needs! http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/“sorry-i’m-late…” I am definitely one of those people who are always late for everything, and most of the time it’s because I’m rummaging around my whole house trying to find my apparently very well camouflaged keys. I’ve tried all sorts of things to make them easier to find- big chunky key rings, patterned keys and even a key finder! But, in true scatterbrain fashion, I lost the remote as well. Guess I might have to invest in a key storage cabinet after all… http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/are-you-aware-how-long-paper-records-can-last-in-a-fire. . . then take a look at what The Phoenix Safe Company has to tell us and how they offer a ‘Lifetime Free After the Fire Replacement Warranty’ on their safes!http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/did-you-know. . . that the first safe was tested in 1923 for burglary resistance! Click here to learn a little bit more on why Phoenix Safe Company test their security safes. And for all your safe requirements take a look at: www.thesafesupermarket.comhttp://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/are-your-personal-documents-safeStatistics show that an estimated 18 million UK households are failing to protect themselves from identity fraud. This week our article talks about National Identity Fraud Prevention Week and how leading UK organisations take this time to warn of the dangers and provide simple steps to help people protect themselves click here to check it out.The Phoenix Safe Company offer a range of security safes which are ideal to help you protect not only cash but your original and confidential documents as well. If these documents are stolen they can be used to clone your identity which can be devastating for you and leave both your credit and name in ruins. To ensure that you protect all your personal documents check out our range of safes, security boxes etc at www.thesafesupermarket.com and don’t forget shred everything else so take a look at www.theshreddersupermarket.comhttp://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/your-data-is-a-critical-asset. . . make sure yours is protected For 75 years and over three generations Sentry®Safe have been working to help you protect your important documents, data in fact anything that means something to you! In this technologically advanced world Sentry®Safe are committed to continually expanding their product offerings so check out what they have to offer in our article on the various types of safes and what protection they can offer you. And don't forget to keep watching this space for new products coming soon.  http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/new-cashier-safes-practically-bomb-proofThe newly added cashier deposit safes from Phoenix are so tough they are almost bomb proof.  Each one is fitted with an anti-explosive device to further protect and secure your cash, valuables and keys. There's three sizes available - see links below to access the product detail and buy your safe.  The prices quoted here include delivery! Model Capacity Delivered Price Deposit Safe Size One 0996 47 litres £320 Deposit Safe Size Two 0997 69 litres £390 Deposit Safe Size Three 0998 158 litres £520 http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/better-product-information-on-whole-range-of-fire-safes-security-safes-and-data-safesWe've improved the information displayed on many of our products to make choosing and buying your security, fire or data safe even easier. Full information is available in our news items on the range of security safes for Offices,  Businesses, Hotels and home usehttp://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/phoenix-fs0420-series-fire-fighter-improved-fire-ratingThe fire resistance of the Phoenix FS0420 Series has been improved and now provides 90 minutes fire protection for paper documents and a 30” drop test.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/no-rest-for-the-safe-security-teamsWhen you consider what people store in safes these days, it’s no wonder that Safe Manufacturers are always on the look out for the next big thing in security. To this end, we’ve noted two developments from Phoenix Safes in the past month – firstly, their continual fire protection testing has resulted in an improved Fire Protection rating for their FS0420 Series; paper documents are now protected against up to 90 minutes of fire. Secondly, drawing upon security measures used in the past, Phoenix Safes have developed a new locking mechanism, which believe it or not dates back to WW1! Click here for the full story.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/extra-special-deal-on-phoenix-firefile-2242-and-2244-filing-safeGreat news for anyone looking for a fireproof filing solution. Not only do you get a FREE Phoenix 703BEB Safe (ideal for small office or home use with high security electronic locks) but we've just lowered the prices too - so you save even more at thesafesupermarket.com.   This special offer on FireSafes applies to the Phoenix Firefile 2242 and Phoenix FireFile 2244 .http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/check-your-securityPolice urge business owners to review their security after safes were stolen from hotels and other commercial premises in Scotland. There is no secret or magical way to protect your business property against theft. It takes a little planning and diligence, especially if you take business trips frequently. A prudent businessperson must ensure his business property both at home and awayStep 1Take an inventory of your business property. Part of protecting your property is knowing what you have to protect. It is difficult to file a theft claim if you cannot prove that you actually owned the equipment. Be sure to include the serial numbers and purchase value of the business property. File the inventory away in a secure location.Step 2Lock your premises. This is especially important during off hours. If you are not the last person to leave for the night, make sure you designate a trusted employee to close down shop at the end of the day.Step 3Install an alarm system. In addition to locking the premises, an alarm system adds an additional layer of protection and provides peace of mind for the business owner.Step 4Keep your cash register in a secure, yet visible, location. If you have a retail operation that requires a cash register, make sure it is visible at all times, yet placed in an area that will make it difficult for would-be burglars to access it. Additionally, keep it locked when it is not in use. Recommended products:All types of safes; security, deposit, fire & data,  security boxes and key cabinetshttp://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/top-ten-office-security-products-to-be-published-next-weekOur whole range of security products are proving popular with a vast range of buyers from all types of organisations – including Police Forces, businesses, schools, colleges and the health care sector. Click this link to see the top ten office security product types and you can click this link to register for the office security newsletter.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/even-more-secure-site-to-buy-your-security-productsSymantec have just audited our web site and certified www. Thesafesupermarket.com as safe and secure with their Norton SafeWeb certificate.  Click the link to read more about our Internet Security.http://www.thesafesupermarket.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.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/coming-soon-new-safe-ranges-from-chubb-and-secure-safeFrom next week we will add a bigger range of safes for office and home use. The existing range of Phoenix, Sentry, Helix, Durable, 5 Star and Rottner safes and security products will be enhanced with new product to give you even more choice on one web site. We'll keep you posted here when the new products are added and available to purchase.   http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/special-offer-phoenix-safesWe've got some great offers on the site now, along with great deals on the full range of products. The hottest deals are on 1.  All purchases of any Phoenix Titan FS1250 series safe receive a free Phoenix SB0026 strong box. The Titan range are a modern, compact, high security, fire resistant safe designed to meet the needs of residential and business customers.  There are three sizes of Titan safe available size 1 at £128, size 2 at £149 and size 3 at £279 which is a saving of £96!  Click the links above to access more information and order your product. 2.  Purchases of either the FS2242 or FS2244 Phoenix Firefile safes are shipped with a FREE Phoenix SS0703 Compact Home Safe The Phoenix Firefile Series offers 11/2 Hrs fire resistance at temperature of 1050øC and is available in a two draw option at £649 and a four draw option at £969.  Click the links for more information and to buy your product.   These are already very popular products so buy now to avoid missing out!http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/the-importance-of-having-a-waterproof-safe-or-filing-cabinetFire can be devastating to a business, especially if that business also keeps files or or media that are easily damaged by heat. However what most of us don't realise is that water can be even worse. If your business isn't in an area already at risk from flooding you may dismiss the need to water protect your documents. But consider this, what is the first thing that people fight a normal fire with, water. If a fire starts in your building then if you have a sprinkler system it will switch on and whilst this may put out your fire it could be just as destructive to paper or media.  Once the fire service arrive they will also use water to put out fires at your premises, only a lot more of it and under high pressure. This can easily destroy records and penetrate normal cabinets and storage.  Below is a video showing how a Sentry Safe Fire File stands up to water damage compared to a standard model.   http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/protecting-your-valuables-from-burglarsWhether you have old heirlooms that have been handed down through your family for generations or have new items such as jewellery that is expensive, a safe can secure these items to protect them against theft. What type of safe you choose will depend upon several different factors. The class of the safe will be one aspect that determines the resistance to the type of tools used as well as the length of the attack. Limited, Moderate or High Protection One type of safe which is a Class TL-15 offers a limited amount of security for the items you have stored inside. This includes the use of tools to open the safe. The type of tools typically used to gain entry to a safe are: picking tools electrical tools mechanical tools carbide drills grinding points This classification of the safe is for periods of attack for 15, 30 and 60 minutes when these tools are used. How long the safe can withstand the attack is part of the consideration of choosing a certain classification. A Class TL-30 is a safe that works on a combination lock. This does help to provide a bit more protection than a limited amount. A safe of this classification will withstand about 30 minutes worth of abuse from the tools mentioned above as well as power saws and cutting wheels. A safe with a Class TL-46 is another type of combination locked protection against burglars that will resist for about 40 minutes. This one is just a little better than the TL-30. A Class TRTL-30 will protect your valuables from intruders or burglars and is considered a high protection safe. The amount of time it will resist abuse is about 30 minutes. This includes electrical tools and hand tools. In addition to all the typical tools that would be used to gain entrance to this safe, it will also hold up to torches including welding and cutting torches. Another classification of safe is the Class TRTL-60 with the only difference being that it will withstand this type of tampering for 60 minutes. If you are looking for the safe that will resist practically all the methods used to gain entry, a Class TXTL-60 can even hold up to high powered explosives such as nitro-glycerine. This would definitely be the classification of safe you would want to purchase if your valuables are not in a bank safe deposit box. If you have valuable jewellery, keep a good amount of cash in your home or are a company with important documents that might be of interest to the competition you will definitely need to buy the best safe you can buy. The sentimental value or the monetary value of some items cannot be replaced even though you may have them insured. The only way you are going to keep the items the safest possible in your home or business is to purchase the best safe you can find. Remember once these items have been stolen the chances are not very likely that you will ever see these items again. Protecting your valuables with a safe that is rated as high as you can possibly work into your budget is the best way of ensuring they stay where they belong - in your safe.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/will-santa-bring-you-a-safe-for-christmasAs Christmas roars towards us and the number of shopping days diminishes at a rate that makes your hairs stand on end, you will notice that web shops are offering up discounts and deals on the latest trinkets and gadgets in the hope you'll buy them for your loved ones. I don't know if you've noticed, though, but there just doesn't seem to be any imagination going on in the world of consumer products at the moment. It's the same tiny remote controlled helicopters, the same Santa that drops his trousers at passers by and generally the same amount of tat that is being fed to an ever-hungry and desperate crowd. So here's an idea - why not give a gift that will last past boxing day? Why not help someone else with a gift that will actually serve them for years? Of course, I'm going to say "give a safe", but before you guffaw with laughter, think about it - we're coming out of a recession and lots of people who lost their jobs are now working for themselves.  They're investing in their own business and will probably be struggling to get enough resources together to fit out an office and you could actually save them an awful lot of problems in the future by buying something that will actually give them a great benefit. They don't need to break the bank either. A data safe can actually save money and deposit safes are ideal for the shop keeper or market stall holder. So, be kind to your relatives and if they're starting out, give a gift that may actually be useful!http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/safes-are-heavyA thief in America beaks in to a restaurant to steal a safe but discovers what most of us already know, safe are pretty heavy!  In this instance the robber had to leave the safe but did get quite far despite his bungling. Remember you should where possible always bolt down or fix your safe in place to prevent anyone "trying" to walk away with it. http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/thieves-take-everything-but-cant-get-into-the-safeWe'd all like to think that the portrayal of thieves in the movies was somewhere near reality and that when they break into a jewellery shop they'd be pre-armed with enough technology to laser their way into even the toughest safe. However, it's just not true. A goldsmith's from Kuala Lumpur was turned over at the weekend and all the gold stored in display cabinets was taken. However, when the thieves tried to get into the safes, they were thwarted. Apparently there were 'burn marks' where they tried to get in (maybe using that laser!), but in the end they had to leave without the contents. You can read more about it here : Click Here And remember, if you absolutely positively need to protect something valuable, we have a range of safes that will keep the bad guys at bay. Goldsmith or not, information can be more valuable than shiny things so check out our data safes for the ultimate in protection.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/first-direct-security-not-up-to-scratchIf, like me, you're one of the millions of First Direct customers in the UK, you may have been surprised to get a number of texts from the bank as part of your normal statement updates. The service is generally fantastic, informing you of your debit-card funded indiscretions on a daily basis, however this morning's raft of texts may have got you jumping out of bed with shock. You see, due to a mess-up at their data centre, texts of other people's balances were sent out to many people. Through my initial pre-coffee bleary eyes, it seemed I'd spent over £3000 yesterday, that's one hell of a restaurant tab! First Direct said there had been a 'problem'.  This shows that one of the most secure banks in the world can have issues and if it can happen to them, it can happen to you. http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/weve-been-busy-here-and-there-and-over-thereThe Safe Supermarket has been live for a good few months now but we've got more to come and I thought I'd take a little bit of time out to tell you about a few other sites that can help your office supplies buying experience a whole lot easier. This site is just one of ten that will concentrate on supplying you the best brands at the best prices in just one niche. Each site will stock just one type of product - and plenty of them. We aim to give you a fantastic choice of products from suppliers that know exactly what you are after and can deliver the next day, wherever you are. The Internet has had a fantastic effect on our spending power but it's come at a cost to many. The efficiency and courtesy of the local supplier who gives you a little bit more for your money seems to have been lost and so we aim to change that. Our network of distributors are the sort of people you would have dealt with before you started buying everything off the Internet. But now, you can deal with them whilst still benefiting from our incredible buying power. You buy with one of our sites and we deliver from somewhere near to you. It's not just dropped on your doorstep or in reception and left to gather dust. We'll help you and advise you and maybe even fit it (depends what it is, obviously, but it's someone you can chat to). So, whether it's paper, seating or printers - we have the site for you. I'll explain more in subsequent posts as the sites go live, but stick around - an Internet revolution is taking place. http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/buying-a-security-box-cash-boxes-document-boxes-and-post-boxesSecurity is a growing concern, be it in your home or business. The best way to quickly and cheaply secure your items is with the use of a security box such as a cash or document box or in the case of your post, a secure post box. Cash boxes can be used for storing your office petty cash. This should be a box that only certain individuals have access to. It should be kept locked and used for petty cash approved purposes only. In this way you will be able to control and record spending whilst making sure its location is only known to a few people. Cash boxes are also good for keeping low value household cash and valuables in. However if you plan to keep a lot of cash or high value items in your home you should invest in a proper security safe. In a store, a cash box can be used to quickly store cash or items if you don't have time to get to your safe and then be transferred straight in when you next visit. Document boxes are normally designed to keep vital documents such as passports and receipts safe. Simple document boxes will just offer protection from theft however many will also offer fire and water protection which is vital when considering the safe storage of papers. Document and cash boxes can now be bought that incorporate many extra security features such as electronic locks and coin sorters. Secure post boxes are perfect for buildings or businesses where a standard letter box cannot be fitted or would not provide enough protection. Post boxes can be found in a variety of sizes and shapes with various levels of security. You may also need a post box for multi occupancy buildings that need to be secure yet accessible to all residents. Post boxes made from steel are extremely weather resistant and can look great. Stainless steel post boxes are durable for many decades and are generally offer the best value. Many people now prefer to have an external post box that can be put on their house exterior and act as a feature. Be sure you choose the right security box for the job and that your cash or document box is fit for purpose.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/hidden-in-plain-view-hide-your-items-where-they-can-be-seenThere are many different types of security safes available to ensure your valuables are protected and stored out of sight. But another solution is a diversion safe. This type of safe is disguised as an everyday object, such as a wall socket, paint can, soup can, cleaning fluid bottle or other. As you can imagine, these safes are a variety of different sizes to authentic next to the genuine objects that they imitate. Also, many types are weighted correctly. Diversion Safes are a ingenious portable safe solution. They are not needed to be maintained, are inexpensive and there is no fitting or upheaval finding a place for them. The majority of Diversion Safes are sealed with a screw base as the main security feature is the fact they are hidden and not suspected as anything valuable. Diversion safes can be a great solution for very small high value items such as jewelery or papers. For a simple, security solution they are well worth a look. The downside with diversion safes is if they are found. Once they are discovered they are simply screw top devices and your valuables are accessed within seconds. There are more comprehensive solutions when you get to a more conventional type of safe. The security is based upon locking mechanisms, there are hand, biometric, key code and key locking mechanisms available and these vary in security levels and price.In addition to this, items stored in conventional or diversion safes are still susceptible to fire with these units so do consider, and be aware of this before purchase. If you feel that a higher level of security or security with added fire protection is needed you will have to look at a more substantial safe solution. Fire Safes will achieve this but will need professional fitting.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/a-wall-safe-might-be-a-better-bet-if-youre-short-on-spaceWhen people think of deposit safes in the home or workplace they very often immediately bring to mind the idea of a huge steel box sitting in the corner of a room with a dial that only a talented detective with a stethoscope could possibly break in to. They're usually brown in colour and pretty unattractive so hiding one next to the television is generally a no-no. It's pretty unlikely you'd be able to get one to fit in with the decor either, so taking along a piece of carpet or curtain to your local safe shop is unlikely to do you any good. Luckily, there's another option and it can actually mean you have a more secure option. It's the wall-safe and although they require a little work, they can offer an extremely useful place to store your valuables. A wall safe, as if you didn't already realise, is essentially a safe that is inserted into a wall. It obviously needs to be installed professionally to ensure it's secure and can't simply be ripped out the wall, but if done properly you have not only an extremely secure place to put things, it's also hidden. Although safes are by their very nature, safe, why not take away any temptation the thief may have by simply hiding the safe itself. If the thief has got enough time, they may be tempted to try to break in or force a safe door. If they can't even find it then they will never even attempt it. Obviously there are some downfalls to this approach as wall safes do have limitations. For example, they are very often much smaller than normal safes, walls just aren't as big as they used to be, but if you're just storing jewelery or money, this shouldn't be a problem.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/best-shredders-for-westminster-and-parliment-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.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/safe-sales-up-as-people-distrust-the-banksIt seems that no matter what the state of the economy, if one thing suffers another thrives and the current recession is no different. As many people feel that the banks have let them down (with good reason), many are deciding not to use them at all and keep their money at home. As the UK Government guarantees up to £50K if your savings are lost due to a collapsing bank, it makes you wonder how much money is bundled up inside deposit safes all over the country if people distrust them that much. Personally I think it's more to do with a feeling that neither the banks nor the government are to be trusted with our own money anymore rather than a simple instinct to hoard cash. Also, people are realising that sometimes there are things far more valuable than money. For example, with the increase in identity fraud many are taking drastic action and shredding their documents when finished with, but what happens to documents that you absolutely must keep? How can you keep them safe?  I know, the answer's obvious but I have to at least attempt to be subtle! Of course a safe is the ultimate place to keep them if you can hide them away and use a good quality deposit safe that perhaps comes with a guarantee. We offer a wide range to store your laptops and other electronic equipment too.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/be-safe-be-fire-safeAs we live our super-speedy lives and just get on with the day-to-day job of working for a living, we sometimes tend to be in a bit of a bubble, unaware of what goes on around us. It's unsurprising, then, that many people don't consider what could happen to their valuables or important documents in the event of a fire. Like many things, a fire that damages our goods or equipment is 'something that happens to others'. Unfortunately, the statistics speak for themselves. In the most recent figures available from the Office of National Statistics, there are around 41,000 fires a year in buildings other than dwellings. A scary statistic, however what's more daunting is the fact that houses and flats attract nearly 71,000 fires a year. Now, we're an office supplies company and so home use wouldn't normally be our main market, but with the proliferation of home-based businesses, all having the same legal requirement to store documents as normal business, the time has come to offer them some sort of safety. Luckily, fire proof safes are no longer at the cost that only large business can afford and laptop safes and a new range of home office safes now mean that probably the most important part of the small business can be protected.  Unsure about which fire safe to choose? Check out our article on fire proof ratings for more information.http://www.thesafesupermarket.com/blog/welcome-to-the-safe-supermarketIt's been a tough journey but finally we've made it on to the Internet with the first of a number of websites that will make your office supplies purchasing much easier! The office supplies marketplace has altered drastically over the last few years and like most things, the Internet is the biggest growth area for us as well as many other retailers. It makes it incredibly easy for people to view, choose and order their goods without even having to lift the phone or leave the building. However, there's been a problem. For too long now the marketplace has been dominated by some very large players who seem to have it all wrapped up. It makes it extremely difficult for new business just entering the market to even get a foothold in the office supplies arena as it takes vast amounts of time and money to market effectively to the likes of Google and Yahoo. This is where the Supermarket Online can help your business get the upper hand! We pride ourselves on having the buying power of the big players, yet the local knowledge and delivery etiquette of the little guy around the corner.  If you're an office supplier, you can take advantage of our massive investment in technology and marketing to boost your profits whilst keeping control of your local deliveries. Each of our niche websites will cater for one particular type of product and this enables us to dominate the vertical markets.  So, if your local customers want fire safes, shredders or printer ink - they can find it on the Supermarket Online and youcan deliver it!