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Advice from our Managing Director, Peter Wormersley

 

10 Office Seating Misconceptions

In this article I am taking a quick look at what you will find to be the top ten misconceptions about what makes a good office chair. The ten points in the article aren't in any order of priority; they're all important things to consider before you buy a new office seat.

 

How To Avoid Another Zombie Chair

With 2011 now upon us, it’s timely to ask if you’re sitting on a nightmare of an office chair. There are some real ghoul chairs out there.  We often put up with a lot, however eventually there comes the time when we say to ourselves ‘that’s it, I really must do something about this.’

 

Top 10 Things To Know About Office Fitouts

First and foremost, one must consider the safety issues in the building. This means considering placement of fire extinguishers, sprinklers, smoke detectors and exit signs, including things like non-slip floor surfaces and the placement of any glass in relation to work areas. Also, consider the frosting or signage of glass and their effects on visibility.

 

Office Move Checklist

With so much to do and with so little time, moving offices can often become a strenuous and challenging activity. Provided below is a checklist that can help make office moves much easier.

 

Top Tips On Office Furniture Selection

With all the current trends and styles in commercial office furniture, having your office fitted with new furniture may seem like an overwhelming task.  A great amount of thought and consideration must be placed into selecting the most appropriate office furniture and fixtures for your office space.  Here are some tips to help you find the office furniture you need for your business.

 

Tips On Office Furniture Care And Maintenance

Office furniture and fixtures are a large investment for any business.  As such, proper care and maintenance for furnishings is necessary to make sure that they won’t need replacing for years.  Here are some tips on how you can keep your office furniture in top shape.

 

Tips and Guidelines for Office Fitouts

A new office fitout can be an exciting time for any business, but it can also be a daunting project to undertake especially for those who have little experience with it.  Careful planning and project management are crucial in order to ensure that your office fitout or renovation is a success.  Here are some general tips and guidelines that will help you in your next office fitout project.

 

How to Plan an Office Fitout

While an excellent office fitout has numerous benefits for the business and its employees, it can often prove to be a stressful project with a substantial amount of time and budget allotted to it.  Careful planning is the first step in making sure that your office fitout project is a success.  Here are some tips to help you plan your project.

 

How to Fitout an Office that Reflects your Company Brand

When a client visits your office for the first time, their first impression of your brand is set in stone as they enter through the front door.  This first impression is hugely important and depends greatly on the quality and professionalism of your office fitout.  Your fitout should reflect the brand you are aiming to project.  In this article, we provide some tips on how you can create an office fitout that reflects and strengthens your company brand.

 

Top 5 Trends In Office Fitout Designs

The right office fitout can make your business stand out from your competitors, help you convert more clients and increase the productivity, motivation and teamwork of your staff members.  But with the variety of office furniture and fixtures available today, which ones should you choose?  Here are the 5 current trends in office fitout designs to guide you in selecting the most appropriate office layout and furniture for your business.

 

Tips on Selection of Office Chairs and Office Desks

With the long hours employees spend at work each day, providing them functional and comfortable office chairs needs to become a priority to business owners.  They must also make sure that they are providing office desks that fit the requirements of their staff members.  With the various range of office chairs and office desks available, how do you choose the right one for you and your employees?  Here are 7 tips to follow in selecting the right office chair and office desk.

 

Help the Environment with a Sustainable Office Fitout

When you are planning for a new office fitout, it is important to take into account how you can help protect the environment by choosing sustainable options.  Why?  Our world needs it.  Companies are encouraged to make their businesses more environmentally friendly.  One way you can help is through a sustainable office fitout.

 

7 Tips to Make the Best Office Move

Many successful businesses start small, with most of their office space set up in the owners’ home or shared offices.  This may save on start-up costs, but once you get your business moving and you start to take on new staff, it is then time to consider moving to a new larger office location.  In this article, we give you the top seven tips for making a successful office move.

 

How to Boost Productivity with an Effective Office Fitout Design

Moving to a new office location is an exciting time for any business.  It can provide you the opportunity to meet new clients and to expand the business.  Moving to a new office space can also be the perfect time for you to create an office fitout that will boost the productivity and performance of your employees.  To be able to do this, you don’t need to buy expensive furniture and equipment.  Focus on organising and maximising your new office space.  In this article, we give you some tips on how you can achieve this.

 

Tips on How to Make your Office Client-Friendly

Clients are a vital part of any business or organisation, so it is important that you know how to take good care of them!  When creating your office fitout, consider your clients.  After all, you won’t only deal with them through phone calls or emails. Clients may choose to visit your office for important appointments or discussions.  It’s best to be prepared and make your office fitout client-friendly.  Here are a few ways you can do this.

 

Tips on How to Create an Office Staff Room

When you are undergoing an office fitout, every room is important - and that includes the office staff room.  This is a place where your employees can eat their meals and clear their minds whenever work gets too stressful.  The office staff room is also a great place where you can talk to or socialise with your staff on a more casual level, as the office staff room provides a laid-back and comfortable atmosphere.  In this article, we provide you some tips on how to create a friendly and comfortable office staff room.