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When considering furniture for your
business two questions to ask are:
- Where will my
business office be located?
- Will clients
be visiting the office?
The
business office location will determine the amount of space you
have to place your office furniture in. A SOHO (small office home
office) may require you to purchase a desk that includes a file
drawer and enough space to house your supplies, phone, fax,
computer, etc. A business office located in a leased building may
offer more room to have separate file cabinets, bookshelves, or
closets for supplies.
If clients will be visiting your business office, you will
definitely need to purchase chairs and/or a sofa for visitors. In
addition, you may want to spend a few extra dollars adding some
pictures, plants, magazines, or even a water dispenser/coffee
maker to increase the aesthetic appeal.
TIP:
Consider an executive suite if you don't need a full office, but
do need commercial space. For additional fees they offer a
copier, mail service, phone service and secretarial services to
name a few.
M
Supplies are crucial to the organization of
your business office! Stock-up on supplies before you officially
open your business to clients. Being organized is a key to
providing good customer service and making your business
successful. Having a binder or memo pad for notes is a MUST!
Nobody wants to be caught unable to locate information while a
client is waiting.
M
Ensuring you have appropriate technology
for your business office is extremely important. Most business
owners find it necessary to have a phone, voice mail, fax, and
computer. However, you must not overlook the smaller items like
calculators and palm pilots. Remember….technology is great, but
you must know how to use it. Take the time to practice using
unfamiliar items before you officially use them for your business.
M
Marketing your business is an aspect that
all business owners must consider. This begins with the business
cards you hand to clients, the letterhead you use for
letters/mailers, and the brochures you design to highlight your
products or services. These are inexpensive ways to get your
business recognized and begin building your client base prior to
investing additional funds in specific marketing/advertising
campaigns. M
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