Stands for business phones can help employees to have an organized working environment. A desk cluttered with office supplies, papers and phone cords is not conducive to productive work. Phone stands get telephones up off the desk and provide storage space for office supplies, phone books and other important business tools.

There are three basic types of telephone stands and holders. There are desktop stands for standard phones, telephone tables that store phones completely off the desk and cellular phone holders. In your efforts to help organize your employees, consider the pricing and costs of telephone stands and holders as a part of your budget. Consider the following options:

1. Organize work space with desktop telephone holders.

2. Use freestanding telephone holders for customer and client telephones.

3. Keep cell phones in sight with cell phone stands.

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Use desktop telephone holders to help organize desks

Companies make desktop telephone stands and holders from a variety of materials, including wood, plastic and metal. Telephone stands may be simple enough to hold just a telephone or contain added features such as pencil holders, small paper storage and phone book storage. The fewer the features, the cheaper the price. Simple phone holders cost around $10, while phone holders with extra features can cost as much as $50.

I recommend: Green Light Office Products sells a variety of stands for phones. Find stands for telephones that are simple, as well as sophisticated styles with multiple features. Compare different models of phone stands at Become. This site provides detailed feature and pricing information about each of the models it features.

Store telephones on freestanding phone stands

Telephone tables are handy for keeping a desk completely clear of telephone wires and bulk, as well as making an attractive and convenient place to put a complimentary phone for clients. The price range on freestanding stands for business phones ranges anywhere from $30 to $400. You will definitely need to do your homework before purchasing a telephone table to make sure you are getting the best deal.

I recommend: CSN Stores has several stands for telephones available. It carries stands on both ends of the pricing spectrum, simple and elegant. Home Decorators Collection offers an array of accent tables, many of which work for telephone stands.

Keep tabs on cell phone placement with cell phone stands

Keeping a business cell phone in your pocket is uncomfortable during working hours. It's also a bad idea to keep them stored in a brief case, backpack or purse. A cell phone stand keeps cell phones visible and in hearing range, making it possible to catch every important business call. The majority of cell phone stands are under $10, but more exquisite and professional-looking stands cost around $20.

I recommend: SourcingMap is a provider of cell phone stands. It carries both whimsical and professional stands at very reasonable prices. Browse articles at ArticlesBase.com to find out how to use cellular telephone desktop stands as promotional items for your customers and/or employees.

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• •  Create uniformity in your office by ordering custom-designed desktop cell phone stands. Consider using your company logo or slogan for the design.

Working at your desk, sometimes you need all the room you can get, and a phone just sits on your desk because you can't find another convenient place for it. You may have also experienced the frustration of a phone cord moving papers out of place on your desk while talking on the phone. Think about letting stands for telephones enhance your desktop situation.

In your car, you may throw your cell phone into the passenger seat or center console under papers, sunglasses and maybe your lunch; then the phone rings while in heavy traffic downtown, and you end up simultaneously driving and searching for your phone. Consider telephone holders that help you focus on the road when driving and answering your phone in the car. Think about the following before you buy:

1. If researching traditional phone stands, try matching to your office furniture for a more professional look.

2. Sit at your desk or in your car's front seat and spend time selecting the best placement for telephone desktop stands or phone holders.

3. Check return policies before buying telephone stands and holders in case you receive a product that doesn't match your furniture or work the way you expected.

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Browse the huge selection of stands for phones for either corded or cordless telephones

To find a perfect match for your office furniture, you can always contact the furniture manufacturer to see if they also produced business telephone stands for that style furniture. Sometimes, though, you'll find it easier to shop online, and of course, you'll run across stands for phones at all price points.

I recommend: If you're happy with your phone on your desk, think about telephone desktop stands like the one at Office Depot that includes a pen holder, notepad slot and space underneath for a phone book. Traditional wooden telephone stands make nice accessories, too. Check out the tables at Home Decorators Collection, or compare prices for both types of stands for phones at NexTag.

Charge cell phones and keep desktops neat with cell phone stands

Cell phone stands come in many shapes and can serve different purposes. Some stands become a focal point for your desk, while manufacturers have designed other holders to keep your cell phone elevated during charging so you don't have to deal with cords on the counter or desk.

I recommend: Check out the classy and artistic glass phone stands from ArtistGifts.com, or one offered at Day-Timer. To keep your desktop, or counter, clutter free while charging your phone, take a look at the cell phone holder/charger stand at Pop Deluxe.

Look for handy cell phone holders for cars

Cell phone holders in your car or truck can look bulky, and sometimes it seems like there's really no good place to mount them. You may have to spend some time searching, but finding the right holder will increase your safety while driving, since you'll always know exactly where your phone is when you have to take or make a call.

I recommend: If you don't want bulky cell phone holders, consider a magnetic holder like the one at Alternative Wireless. Look through the different models carried at the Cell Phone Shop, too.

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• •  When you're looking for phone stands or telephone holders, consider multi-functional ones with a drawer or storage space to hold a phone book. Desks fill up fast enough with files and supplies.

One way to help de-clutter your desk is to use business telephone stands. These stands are made specifically to keep your phone off your desk, or in a particular place on your desk. Their purpose is to keep your phone in a comfortable, usable position, and help keep your desk neat and organized. Many of them can also add to the decor of your office. You can find telephone holders, stands for telephones, telephone desktop stands and even cell phone stands. There are many ways that stands for phones can help you set up your office, and you'll want to learn different telephone stands and holders applications and uses.

Some of the applications and uses of telephone stands are using a flexible phone stand to save desk space, using telephone stands with organizers and using wooden telephone stands as an accent table, which can be decorative as well as usable.

1. Find the uses of a flexible phone stand.

2. Find the uses of telephone stands with organizers.

3. Find the uses of wooden telephone stands.

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Learn all the ways you can use a flexible phone stand

A flexible telephone stand, also known as a phone arm, can be attached to your desk to save space, and keep the phone within easy reach. These stands come in many shapes and sizes, and can be attached to your desk. You can attach it in a place that will make it comfortable for you to use, making them ergonomic as well as useful.

I recommend: Learn more about ergonomic phone usage at SafeComputingTips.com. Ergo in Demand provides many flexible telephone stands that are ergonomic. AliMed provides an ergonomic phone stand that is adjustable to your height, whether you're standing or sitting.

Learn the uses of phone stands with organizers

Another way to use phone stands to your advantage is to use ones that come with desktop organizers. By using these stands, you can keep your office desk organized, and have a specific spot for your phone. These phone stands will make it easier for you to keep your desk neat and organized.

I recommend: The Time Manager can show you how to keep your desk organized. Kantek provides several different phone stands in different styles to fit your needs and decor. MyPencil.com offers several phone stand organizers to choose from.

Learn the uses of wooden telephone stands

A wooden telephone stand, or accent table, can be set up next to your desk, or in the corner by your desk. Not only are accent tables convenient for keeping your phone and other objects you need at work organized and off of your desk, they also add a nice decorative touch to your office.

I recommend: Home Decorators Collection offers several wooden telephone stands in many different styles. Improvements offers several different styles of phone tables. Learn other ways to decorate your home office at iVillage.

Telephone stands and holders can help improve your productivity and make your work life easier by keeping your phone within easy reach, whether you use a landline or a cell phone. There are a number of options for telephone holders, so knowing the basic terminology will help you choose the best solution for your business. Understanding the difference between a “telephone arm” and a “telephone organizer” will help you locate the best holder for your desk, while understanding options like “hands free” will lead you to the best cell phone holders for you or your employees.

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Telephone organizer

If you want to keep your landline phone on your desk, but want to create a more organized workspace, a telephone organizer may be the best option. This type of telephone stand provides a space for your desk phone, as well as additional storage for files and small objects.

I recommend: Office-Supplies.US.com features a few telephone organizer models.

Telephone arm

A telephone arm is a phone holder with a tray or small shelf to hold a desk phone, keeping it off your desk surface and within easy reach. Telescoping phone arms extend, swivel phone arms can turn up to 360 degrees for easy access and articulating telephone arms allow you to place the phone stand in the most comfortable position for you.

I recommend: View telephone arms with telescoping, swivel and articulating options at Ergo In Demand.

Telephone table

If you want to offer customers complementary telephone access as they sit in your waiting room or lobby, a telephone table can provide an attractive and useful addition to your décor. Also known as an accent table, a telephone table generally has just enough space for a phone, with a shelf to hold phone books and sometimes a small drawer in which you can keep paper and pens for your customers' convenience.

I recommend: See a classic telephone table design at Home Decorators Collection.

Cell phone holder/charger

Cell phone holders come in two basic models: a holder that simply holds the phone, and a holder designed for charging the phone. Cell phone holder/chargers, sometimes known as power stations, keep your cell phone handy and organized while it's charging.

I recommend: See a cell phone holder/charger that fits up against a power outlet at Pop Deluxe. A more classic version of a cell phone holder/charger is available at MSGDigital.

Flashing cell phone holder

For a visual cue of an incoming call, consider a flashing cell phone holder. This type of phone holder provides a flashing light when you receive a call.

I recommend: See a flashing cell phone holder designed for use in a car at the CellPhoneShop.net.

Hands free

Those who often need to take calls in their cars will appreciate a cell phone holder that also serves as a hands-free device. A hands-free holder keeps your cell phone within easy reach while also converting it to a speaker phone when you need to take a call.

I recommend: See multiple models of hand-free cell phone holders at AlternativeWireless.com.