Installing and setting up a new office consists of more than just moving desks and dividers into an area. It’s a major process that expands from the purchase of real estate well into the long-term maintenance of your furniture, and it often involves a massive investment on your part.
Here are four common mistakes that people make when setting up their office furniture installation—many of which can have disastrous effects on their bottom line.
A commercial real estate broker negotiating on your behalf can save thousands of dollars over the life of your lease through lowered rent, reductions in common area charges, and other discounts, as well as helping you to negotiate for more favorable lease conditions and agreements.
What is perhaps most important when considering this step is that commercial real estate brokers will not cost you a dime: Their commission is paid by the landlord.
Office furniture is used and abused consistently for anywhere from 8 to 24 hours per day, 5 to 7 days a week. Home furniture purchased from big box stores will often fall apart very quickly, and require frequent replacing.
There’s also the matter of employee morale to consider: If a workspace looks cheap, feels flimsy, and breaks regularly, it will reflect very badly upon a worker’s impression of their company.
Finally, there’s resale value to consider: High-end office furniture’s durability very often translates to a considerable liquidation value when you’re done with it, even if the unit’s seen heavy use for years.
The spatial requirements of your workers will differ based upon how your industry works. It’s extremely important that your workers have the space, storage, and resources required. For example, engineers might need a drafting table or an open workspace to assemble components, while any paperwork-intensive position might need much extra desk space and more organizational storage such as filing cabinets.
When it comes to your office furniture installation, there’s a lot that can go wrong: Furniture can be dinged up or destroyed from improper assembly or mishandling, assembling office furniture can be an extremely time-consuming affair for those without the tools or experience—and that’s not to mention the dangers of improper storage.
At Choice, we have years of experience installing, handling, transporting, and storing office furniture. If you’re planning on installing, expanding, or upgrading your office, make sure it’s done right: Give us a call today.