Archive for April, 2008
April 30th, 2008 at 10:20pm
Under The Office
When clients and other visitors come to your business do they have a nice comfortable chair to in sit if they have to wait? You want their wait to be as short as possible, but while they are waiting they should feel relaxed and as comfortable as possible.
A nice reception or waiting area will make a positive impression on your guests. They will appreciate your hospitality and be more eager to do business with you.
Make it a point to go out and check your reception area or waiting room chairs. Go ahead, sit in them for a little while. Are they comfortable? Do they provide a good cushion and lumbar support? If you don’t feel comfortable sitting in them it is time to shop for new ones.
By slone
April 29th, 2008 at 09:53pm
Under The Office
There are very few offices that are exactly alike, however one thing most offices share in common is a shortage of space. Very often it is not a matter of how much room you have, but how you “budget” it.
A well planned office will be more space efficient and organized. Unfortunately many offices aren’t planned, but simply grow as new furniture and accessories are needed. Take a look at your office to find ways to save on space and attain better organization.
There are many other ways to maximize the space you have available, but here are a few suggestions:
- Replace one or more standard computer work stations with wall mounted stations.
- Mobile computer carts are great for work stations that need to be moved around, they can also easily be stored when not in use.
- Placing CPUs in under-the-desk CPU holders will free up a lot of desk space.
By slone
April 28th, 2008 at 09:12pm
Under The Office
A lot of people are using laptops instead of a standard desktop PC. In today’s business world some of us have to travel or commute a lot so a laptop just makes more sense. You can take your work home with you, literally.
Did you know you can get a laptop drawer for your computer desk or table? Yes, they are great! Your laptop fits into the slide out tray which can be locked in the closed position when you need to be away from your desk.
Visit Versa Tables and read more about their laptop drawer, which is backed with a lifetime warranty.
By slone
April 27th, 2008 at 09:01pm
Under The Office
“People draw opinions about who we are and how we operate based on what our space looks like, sounds like and even smells like,” Jen Zobel Bieber, in a recent article for Forbes.com.
By the time someone walks into your office they will already have formed some opinions of you and your company. Is the first impression that your company projects a positive one? It is very important to know and understand how your image affects how others view your business.
Does your office look professional and well organized? Is your office furniture high quality and comfortable? When a client walks into your office after they have formed favorable opinions based upon what they have seen and felt they will have more confidence in your company.
By slone
April 26th, 2008 at 08:11pm
Under Furniture News
Izzydesign founder and president, Chuck Saylor stated that the purchase of the Kansas based furniture manufacturer will be finalized in May.
Jami Inc. has three plants located in Indiana, Kansas and Alabama. The company manufactures and distributes furniture under several brands including Harter and Zoom Seating.
With this acquisition Izzydesign will increase it’s employee base from 220 to over 600 workers. No statements have been given about layoff or reorganization plans.
By slone
April 25th, 2008 at 09:54pm
Under Furniture News
Recent business forecasts for the furniture industry have indicated a decrease in sales over the coming year. However, at least one furniture manufacturer has announced that it expects profits for this years first quarter to be above that of the previous years first quarter.
Could this mean good news for the furniture industry in 2008? We may see slightly lower total sales than last year, but savvy companies will still see a profit.
Over the past few years conditions in the market have changed. To succeed furniture manufacturers must work to increase efficiency of production and distribution.
By slone
April 24th, 2008 at 08:46pm
Under The Office
If you have never used a computer with the monitor mounted on a monitor arm you are missing out on comfort. When you first sit down at your desk and look at the monitor you will notice a big difference right away. Now you can tilt and swivel your monitor until it is at the perfect viewing angle and height for you.
This one addition to your computer desk or table will make you feel more relaxed and at ease. This will in turn reduce the amount of stress and pressure you feel and will alleviate aches and pains. A monitor arm will allow you to eliminate annoying screen glare with a simple adjustment.
Monitor arms are an investment in the well-being of you and your staff. Remember, happy comfortable people are the most productive.
By slone
April 23rd, 2008 at 08:15pm
Under The Office
Most offices do not have individual offices for all their employees. While some do have private, or semi-private offices, most office workers do their tasks in an open environment.
If the front of your desks are open you should consider adding modesty panels. A modesty panel is easy to attach to a desk or table and will give the user a sense of privacy. Desks with modesty panels also make an office look more neat and organized.
Visit Versa Tables for more details on modesty panels and other office furniture accessories.
By slone
April 20th, 2008 at 10:01pm
Under The Office
Recently I wrote about how an enclosed CPU holder can free up more desk space and make your desk look more organized. Another thing you can do to make your desk look neater is to install a wire and cable management kit.
A wire and cable management kit will protect your wires and cables by routing them together and keeping them out of the way. Not only will this make your desk and office look neater, it will also protect your wires and cables from being pulled, walked on, or tangled.
Versa Tables offers complete wire and cable management kits. Tame those unruly wires and cables.
By slone
April 19th, 2008 at 09:05pm
Under The Office
A computer case can be a problem when it comes to space. Regardless of whether you sit it on the desktop or on the floor below it always seems to get in the way.
The solution is to add an enclosed CPU holder to your desk. The CPU holder will give your CPU a secure place, so it not only gets the CPU out of your way it serves to protect it from damage. There is also much less risk that cable or cords will be pulled and unplugged.
CPU holders are a great accessory to upgrade your office furniture. Your office will look more neat and organized and your CPU will be protected.
By slone
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