Organization is one of the keys to productivity, which explains the staying power of business binders – as well as the continued innovation that sees new versions released into the marketplace every season.
Three-ring binders are often the college student and businessperson’s binder of choice when it comes to protecting important documents. The binder has a strong, sturdy frame and sleek exterior for a business-like appearance in the basic model; however, there’s room for binder upgrades in the form of inside half-pockets for extra storage space.
The Utility of Inside Half-Pockets
Beyond the increased storage space, which is added without increasing the operational size of the binder, inside half-pockets keep any loose notes secured to the binder so you don’t have to worry about losing them or searching inside the binder itself. They come in tough vinyl, so there’s no need to worry about the tears and rips that plagues other materials during everyday use. Your best bet is to get the three-ring binders with inside half-pockets already built-in so you don’t have to worry about future application and the issues that come with securely fastening the pockets to the binder.
What Can You Put Inside the Half-Pocket?
The strength of the pockets makes them ideal for holding un-punched cardboard or even heavier materials such as pocket calculators and writing instruments. Some common items that are stored there include:
- Flyers
- Postcards
- Smaller sheets of paper that aren’t scaled to the size of the three-ring binder
- Writing utensils
- And much more…
Clearly, items with unwieldy shapes fit quite nicely inside for quick retrieval.
Custom Binder to Suit Your Needs
You know better than anyone the size and make-up of the perfect binder to fit your daily routine. The classic three-ring binder can be altered to suit this, with the usual spacing of the metal rings moved apart or closer than the standard for 11” x 8.5” ruled paper. The vinyl half-pockets can be made during the manufacturing process to be a bit higher or lower for the storage of lose sheets and un-punched paper so that you aren’t faced with the often poor post-application that makes the half-pockets susceptible to all kinds of mishaps – too sticky in some areas, not sticky enough in others, etc..
Additionally, back pockets are available to truly maximize the real estate of binders without adding anything to the operational size of the binder as a whole. Some businesspersons have even been known to have business card holders placed on the inside half-pocket for specific storage. The additional options for classic three-ring binders are numerous these days.
