Refresh your office with some new furniture
In these times of austerity, purchasing or renting a new office is not always possible, or feasible. Property prices are still very high and office rents are prohibitive. Just the cost of moving offices can be prohibitive – the disruption to business alone can be a cost that has to be considered. When you factor in other elements, such as the need to inform clients of the move, changing letterheads, business cards and other business stationery, there is an obvious business case for staying put. However, there are many options available for business available. The first and most obvious one is to make better use of office space, often a business which has grown organically will not have considered the best use of space, it would simply have been a case of cramming in another desk.
Considering then space from scratch is a good idea. Proper office planning can make a lot of difference, making use of previously dead space, moving things around to maximise work flow can be a simple step that doesn’t cost much to implement.
However, a business should not get hung up on issues with existing office furniture – this is akin to buying a house based around whether your sofa will fit! Office furniture can be purchased for a lot lee than you may think.
Take a look at our office furniture shop, there are many offers available, with some great deals on furniture basics such as office chairs. Desks can be a bit more problematic, but try and think outside the box – do you really need rectangular desks? These days, desks come in all shapes and sizes – from wave desks, bench desks and kidney shaped desks, there is bound to be something available to suit the space you have. This kind of office refresh can have extra benefits as well; increased comfort for employees, a rethinking of work-flow can all lead to an increase in office productivity.
Desks come in all shapes and sizes
Don’t forget; refresh tired interiors with a fresh coat of paint! It will feel like a brand new office! Also, the use of plants, new blinds and lighting will change the entire feel of a business, making a more usable space for staff and a more welcoming environment for visitors – how much more new business can you win by having an office environment that’s so much more impressive to people you are meeting for the first time?
Often, involving employees in this process can help too, they will feel more involved more ownership and often will save your business money by doing the research and coming up with ideas you might not have considered!
In summary:
Hunt around for office furniture offers
Think about your work flow needs
Consider the office lighting
Give your space more vibrancy with a fresh coat of paint!
The benefits of staying exactly where you are and taking a fresh look at what you need and how you do things has many benefits beyond simple financial considerations. If you want to find out how we can help with your office refit, please find out more about the services we offer or contact us.
