7. Post-it Notes from 3M
The product was first sold in test markets by office supply retailers.
Organization: 3M
Initial cost: $0.49*
Before the invention of 3M Post-it Notes, picture a world where ideas were lost and reminders were easily forgotten. Then, in the late 1960s, a revolutionary idea came along that completely changed the way offices were organized!
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These little sticky squares quickly became the go-to tool for recording ideas, tasks, and those “oh, don’t forget” moments. They revolutionized note-taking and communication by effortlessly attaching to surfaces with just a simple peel and stick method. The vivid hues transformed drab desks into canvases full of motivation and reminders.