OfficeMax.com is one of the leading online office supply stores. Their online store has thousands of supplies in just about any category you need. They offer office furniture, custom printing (CopyMax), every kind of office supply imaginable, software, office equipment and hardware, free e-mail/fax/voicemail (MailboxMax), free articles and newsletters, and a variety of business services. They even have a good Low Price Guarantee in the unlikely event that you find the product cheaper somewhere else.

Their search engine is very easy to use and extremely helpful and powerful. They have an excellent Furniture Finder and an easy-to-use Cartridge/Toner Search feature. We were impressed! If you have an OfficeMax catalog or newspaper ad, you can enter that posted item number online and quickly place orders (they call it "Order by Number" and "Speed Shopping"). Having difficulty deciding which product to choose from several possibilities? Their comparison charts provide a side-by-side look at the features, dimensions and price for a variety of technology and furniture products (look for the magnifying glass symbol next to products).

Office Depot, Inc. claims to be the world's largest seller of office products. They have just about everything you can think of to help you run your business smoothly (hardware, software, furniture, all office supplies, etc.). Their home page is a bit busy looking, but their products really are easy to find. They have a top-notch search engine (including the ability to handle full sentences) as well as a specialized Toner/Ink Quickfind feature for those hard-to-find toner cartridges, etc.). We liked their 3-D view of many of their products (especially the furniture)...what a great way to see how an office chair, for example, works before buying it! Their prices are excellent and you'll like the discounts in their Super Values section.

Their site contains lots of nice little features such as Get Your Local News (In-depth local business news from 41 markets across the U.S.), Free Downloadable Forms (OSHA forms, Job reference forms, Workers Comp info and more), and Small Business Handbook (Everything you need to know to run your business, from equity to employees).

Staples, Inc.

Staples offers a miriad of business services including Business Printing (business cards, stationery, stamps and labels, promotional products, & apparel), Technology and Communication (Web Center, Web Site Development, etc.), Financial Management (payroll, business credit reports, Staples Business Credit, etc.), HR & Staffing (online learning, employment law, awards, etc.), Sales & Marketing (Marketing Center, prospect lists, promotional goods, etc.), and Legal & Insurance (debt collection, business insurance, incorporation).

Amazon.com has one of the largest collection of books (millions to choose from). It is a very popular site visited by more than 20 million people in more than 160 countries. We consider them to be the leading online store. They also carry a huge selection of CDs, videos, DVDs, toys, games, and electronics. They also have a very large online auction.

Dell Computers is number one (#1) worldwide in market share and is consistently the leader in liquidity, profitability and growth among all major computer systems companies. The company is a leading supplier of servers, desktop computers, portable laptop computers, software, operating systems, handheld computers, printers, monitors, memory and other computer products and accessories. Dell's climb to market leadership is the product of a persistent focus on delivering the best possible customer experience by directly selling computing products and services based on industry-standard technology. We've used their online support as well as their phone support and we've been extremely impressed with the quality of appropriate support information.

StoreVillage.com is developed and maintained on Dell computer equipment and we are very impressed with the quality of their systems. Their products often lead the industry in performance and surprisingly in price too. Our studies show that ordering Dell computers online will always give you a better price over ordering them from their own catalog or flier.

The Dell line of high-performance computer systems includes PowerEdge servers, PowerApp appliance servers, Dell Precision workstation products and PowerVault storage products, Dimension and OptiPlex desktop computers and Latitude and Inspiron notebook computers. The company's computers are individually manufactured to the configuration of features that you order. You can create a computer system from selected components or select any of the several pre-configured models and customize them as desired. They have excellent service warranties too!

Microsoft is the world's largest seller of computer-related software, operating systems, gaming equipment, and accessory hardware. Whether you're looking to upgrade your operating system to Windows XP, buy Microsoft press books, find an exciting game, update your business software, obtain Mac software, purchase development tools, buy an X-Box game console, or buy leading-edge computer accessories, Microsoft Shop is the online store for you! They offer every product Microsoft sells!

Microsoft's site is extremely user-friendly and helpful. It provides complete product overviews and offers excellent shopping tools. Most of Microsoft's products are best-of-class and they offer top-notch support for all of their products. We found their pricing to be excellent and we loved their flat-rate shipping charge of $5 no matter how large your order is. They also have a nice 30-day return policy and they will extend that period if you give them a good reason (they are pretty lenient).

Best Buy is one of the largest volume specialty retailers of consumer electronics, personal computers, software, music, movies, and accessories. The BestBuy.com Web site is also packed with helpful product information so customers can make smart decisions. We found the site easy to use. We purchased a digital camera online and appreciated the easy-to-use comparison feature (it's really cool) and the automatic link to appropriate accessories for the camera, including extended warranty information.

The site has Helpful Resources, Tech News and a Shopping Assistant feature that are provided to educate you on purchasing decisions, with customer service standing by 24/7.

IBM is the largest computer company in the world. Their online shopping site is a great way to pick up low-priced IBM products (hardware and software). They have many Hot Deals and special offers that often correspond to IBM's multimillion $ TV campaigns and they do offer competitively priced hardware, software, storage and printing systems products. One of their claims is "Buy today, ship today" and we know that capability is demonstrated on this site.

This is the only site that "Advertising Age" gave a perfect score among 700 top e-commerce sites (perfect in navigation and order fulfillment). They offer several options to save you extra money including, Clearance Corner (unbeatable deals), refurbished product options, auctions, and hot deals. This is a great place to upgrade your IBM software!

ValueMags.com is THE site to find just about any magazine or journal that you are looking for (well over 1200 to choose from at last count). This vendor has an excellent selection and hard-to-beat prices. Excellent for new subsriptions as well as renewals! They offer a "Best Price Guarantee" and a 100% satisfaction guarantee to ensure you've found the best deal on the Web. They provide a wide variety of features such as thorough descriptions of each magazine, multiple subscription durations to choose from, and even the ability to change your mailing address on-line.

Wal*Mart has done it again! They are not only the largest retailer around, but when they hit the Internet, they set out to really prove something! They are awesome online too! Walmart.com is a lot like your neighborhood Wal*Mart store. They feature a great selection of high-quality merchandise, friendly service and, of course, Every Day Low Prices. Their other stated goal is that they strive to bring you the best shopping experience on the Internet. We think they've succeeded!

Their website offers just about everything. Some of their online departments include (take a big breath): Electronics (Computers & Printers, Internet Service, TV, DVD & Video. etc.), Photo (Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Photo Center, etc.), Movies, Music, Books, Video Games (PS2, Xbox, etc.), Toys (Outdoor Play, Bikes & Scooters, etc.), Baby & Baby Registry (Shop by Age or Stage), Home (Furniture, Appliances, Bed & Bath, etc.), Garden & Hardware (Patio & Grilling, Lawn Equipment, Home Improvement), Sporting Goods (Exercise & Hot Tubs, Camping & Hiking, etc.), Gifts (Specialty Foods, Gift Registry, Store Shopping Cards, etc.), Jewelry & Watches, Vacations (Cruises, Hotels, Car Rentals), Pharmacy, and just about anything else you can think of!