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Things to Consider When Searching for New Office Space

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Whether you are looking for office space for your new business or ready to expand your existing business, here are a few things to consider.

Location

You’ve heard it send time and again… “location, location, location.” Depending on your business and clientele, you will need to choose a location that is convenient and within reach of your customers.If your business is service related and have clients or customers coming to your place of business on a regular basis, you should locate near the majority of your clients. You also want to make sure you are easy to find. However, if you typically go to your client’s office, the choices of a location are more of a convenience for you.

Parking

Next, make sure there is enough parking for your employees and customers. Convenient customer parking is important as this is the first impression your customer will have of your business. Employee parking is also important. Make sure your employees will have a safe and well-lit place to park.

Space

The amount of space in your new office should accommodate all of your business needs such as offices, a conference area, a break room, and a common area with enough room to grow so you won’t need to find a new location too soon.

Office Furniture

When choosing an office space, think about what furniture and equipment you’ll need for each space. Individual offices should be large enough to allow for a desk, chairs, and any office equipment such as file cabinets or a credenza. The size of the desk will depend on the type of work to be done. For an executive office, a desk with an area to meet with clients is appropriate. For a work area desk, there should be a sufficient amount of surface area to accommodate a wide range of needed office equipment such as a computer, scanner, printer, etc.

A conference area should be designed with a table and chairs for a group of people such a clients or a collaborative work area for the employees. For a productive conference room, equip it with a built in projector, screen, computer, and speakers.

A well designed common area will provide space for shared office equipment and storage. Equipment such as shared printers, scanners, and file cabinets can be installed here. This is also a good space to install shelves or storage cabinets for office supplies such as paper, pens, sticky notes, etc.

The break room should have enough room for a table, a few chairs and some appliances such as a refrigerator, and sink. As an added benefit to your employees, a television is a nice touch and may provide some relaxing entertainment during break time.

When you are ready to furnish your new office space, come see us at Workspace Solutions with offices in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Warsaw, and South Bend. We carry a wide array of office furniture such as desks, chairs, conference tables, and workstations. We can also help you design your new or existing office to help you make the best use of your space.

Creating an Office Work Space on a Budget

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Finding Quality Office Furniture without Breaking the Bank

Are you trying to put together a work space on a budget? Did you know that an office space can directly effect the success of your business? When it comes to furnishing and designing an office space, your goal is to create an office that maximizes productivity and company morale. However, the cost of a high quality work space can add up pretty quickly. Fortunately, there are some ways to create a highly functioning office on a budget.

Here are three ways you can get the most out of your budget, while also maximizing your company’s efficiency.

Set Priorities

In order to make sure that you get the most out of your budget, the first step is to make a list of everything you will need, starting with the most important. You and your coworkers might not need top-of-the-line, Italian leather chairs; but you certainly need desks. Start with the absolute necessities and work your way down to the not-so-necessary items. Once you have made your list, then you should have an idea of what kind of furniture you will need in order to fill your office space. You should also know what is within your budget.

Do your Homework

When it comes to furnishing your office, you might be tempted to buy the cheapest furniture you can find. While this might sound like a good idea, poorly made furniture can have many negative unintended consequences, such as:

  • Poorly constructed office furniture means that you will only have to replace it sooner which will cost you more in the long run.
  • Cheaply made furniture doesn’t take ergonomics into account. This means it’s only a matter of time before you or your coworkers develop neck or spine problems.
  • Uncomfortable furniture makes it hard to focus on work.
  • Cheap furniture can look tacky and make your office space look “behind the times.”
  • Poorly made furniture can be uncomfortable and have a negative effect on company morale.

Because of these reasons and moe, you need to make sure that you do your research in order to find furniture that’s not only affordable, but also comfortable, ergonomic, and high quality.

Used Office Furniture in Fort Wayne

When it comes to furnishing an office space on a budget, perhaps the best choice for your office is used furniture. Buying used office furniture can provide you with tasteful, high quality, ergonomic furniture that is well within your budget.

The used office furniture showroom at Workspace Solution’s new office furniture campus in Fort Wayne, IN has a wide variety of used furniture. Whether you need desks, office chairs, filing cabinets, waiting room furniture, conference room furniture, or other storage solutions, Workspace Solutions can help you find the perfect office furniture to fit your business and your budget. We can also help you design your office using a mixture of new and used furniture.

Visit Workspace Solution’s new showrooms on Production Road to see their HUGE selection of new and used office furniture, and staged showrooms. They also have experienced office planners to help you make the most out of your office space. Give them a call today at (888) 422-8529 for help finding the right solution for your space.