How To Select The Right Furniture For An Open Plan Office Space

Undoubtedly, commercial furniture can be ordered for buildings, offices, homes, and rooms of all descriptions. That includes everything from the most luxurious offices of the world’s top CEOs to the tiny bedroom where an individual is set up to work from home. What is also certain is that, for office furniture to provide the functionality required, it must be the correct and most appropriate for the room and surroundings it will be located in.

One such scenario is an open office. That is not simply an office where the door is always open, but an office where everyone working there can see each other across the room due to there being no partitions or walls between them. You may even find open offices with more than one company based there and who share the rent for the office.

The advantages of an open office are mainly that it encourages greater communication between colleagues, provides a greater sense of all working as a team towards the same company goals, and is often a great environment for the sharing of ideas and brainstorming sessions. The downsides are that there is little privacy, productivity can suffer, and health can be compromised due to everyone working in the same room without barriers.

On balance, most feedback and discussions about open offices come down in favor of them. So, if you already use an open office plan or are thinking of switching to one, you will need office furniture in there for it to function correctly. As for the guidelines you should follow to determine which office furniture to purchase, here are some points we believe will help you decide.

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4 Highly Effective Online Marketing Strategies For Glass Businesses

One of the most important aspects of any glass business is finding effective ways to generate new leads, hopefully converting them into paying clients. It is the case that no matter how good the sales process and staff are or how excellent the glass products the company offers, they will all be for nothing if your business does not have a consistent and regular flow of new prospects.

With the onset of the internet, many sources for new prospects can be found online, especially by using well-tested and proven digital marketing strategies. According to glass products company clearazglassfencing.com.au, the problem for owners of glass companies is not knowing which of them is the most effective. Well, that problem is about to be removed, as we will outline four of the most effective online strategies every glass business should utilise.

Google My Business (GMB)

If you were to follow no other advice than to ensure that you have claimed and optimised your Google My Business listing, then you will be a step ahead of many of your local competitors. Your GMB listing is unique to your business, and if your SEO is fully optimised, then yours could be displayed at the top of Google’s search results when a relevant search term is entered.

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Why Adding A Blog To A Dental Practice’s Website Is Essential

Does your dental practice have a blog on its website? There will be three possible answers that dentists reading this might give. The first is “Yes”, to which we say excellent, with the caveat that we hope your blog is fully optimised to help improve your Google rankings and thus help to promote your dental practice. If not, then keep reading.

The second possible answer is “No”; if you gave that answer, we would implore you to continue reading. The third answer could be “What is a blog?” as there will be many dentists who do not fully understand or know what a blog is, and again we would ask you to continue reading.

What Is A Blog?

The original term is “Weblog” but, as with many times online, it has been shortened to “Blog”. A blog can be a part of a more extensive website or a standalone website in its own right. You will find content on a blog, usually written, although the best blogs have ranged in many forms, including images, audio, and video.

One of the core principles of good blogs is they should appeal to an identifiable group of people or those interested in a specific subject. As such, the content published there usually relates to that subject or something relevant to the main topic.

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How To Pursue A Career As A Digital Marketer

How To Pursue A Career As A Digital Marketer

Whilst we might be somewhat biased, we have no hesitation in saying that choosing to follow a career in digital marketing at Northland Asset Group is one of the best life decisions any individual can make. One of many reasons we say that is quite simple is that being a digital marketer can help others, particularly business owners, fulfil their ambitions to have a profitable and successful business thanks to creating a digital marketing campaign that generates vast ROIs.

Of course, there are many other reasons a digital marketing career is gratifying, but before you can get to that point, you must embark on that career. When considering pursuing any career, getting professional advice from career coaches from places such as Pillentum is a great way to get a head start. This brings us to the first question that many will have: ‘ How do I get started in digital marketing?’.

Starting A Digital Marketing Career

Unlike many other worthwhile professions, digital marketing has more than one route to entry, all of which are valid. Going to college or university to gain marketing and communication qualifications up to and including a degree is the route many follow. From this, they may apply to a marketing agency for a trainee position, which could include an internship. This would provide valuable experience, especially in dealing with clients.

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What Every Business Owner Needs To Know About Effective Signs

What Every Business Owner Needs To Know About Effective Signs

In the daily running of their business, it is understandable that business owners will have many aspects of their business on their minds. Still, a new sign installation is unlikely to be one of them. They may be focussed on recruitment, customer service, balancing their books, and seeking those all-important new customers. Still, as for the sign on the exterior of their business premises, it will barely register a thought.

We say it should, especially if the current signage is old, damaged, barely noticeable, and doing nothing to direct people’s attention towards that business. Whether based on a high street, a retail park, or a business park, signs can play a massive role in helping attract customers and to project a positive image of a business.

Most Effective Sign Types

Several sign types can be manufactured and installed for your business by sign installers, and to help you understand what they are and what might be most suitable for your business, here are the most popular.

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5 Steps For Landscapers To Create Offers That Will Sell

For most landscapers like intreeglandscapes.com.au operating within a local area, it can be a highly competitive business arena as other landscaping businesses compete for those all-important clients. Assuming that you provide excellent customer service and have a team that designs and builds incredible landscaped gardens, even that might not be enough to give you the edge over your competitors.

That begs the question of what you can do to set yourself apart to attract new customers. There are several answers, but one that can have an immediate impact is to create offers that border upon being irresistible. This is something few landscapers consider as they think special offers and discounts are only for high street stores and supermarkets. However, creating landscaping offers can be hugely advantageous for your business.

If you have never considered creating offers or have tried but found it difficult, we will try to help you. Outlined below are five steps you can take to produce offers that could take your landscaping business to new heights like Space Designs and leave your competitors wondering what has hit them.

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Why Looking For Complaints About Your Landscaping Business Is Better Than Waiting For Them

Why Looking For Complaints About Your Landscaping Business Is Better Than Waiting For Them

If any landscapers who offer general landscaping services reading the title of this post think we have gone crazy, then please bear with us and all will be explained. We agree that it seems counterintuitive for any business, including a landscaping business, to actively seek complaints. After all, we are told that in this internet age people research online to see what kind of reviews businesses have and the more positive they are the better.

True, but what we are discussing here is not reviews, but complaints. Obviously, you should not seek negative reviews and should do all you can to prevent them. However, a complaint is different from a review although there is a relationship between them. That relationship is that the better you handle complaints the fewer negative reviews you will get.

As for the complaints themselves, it is preferable to go seeking any which may exist, rather than waiting for them to suddenly land on your desk. Read on, and we will explain why seeking rather than waiting on complaints can be advantageous for your landscaping business.

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3 Crucial Ways Your Dental Practice Can Benefit From Digital Marketing

Why Starting A Blog Can Boost Your Dental Practice’s Revenue

If you’re a Perth dentist, the idea of writing blog posts may not be something that is uppermost in their minds, however, if they want to enhance their business’s online presence which can ultimately lead to increased patient numbers, then it is something they should consider.

Having a blog does not mean that it is the dentists or even anyone who works at that dental practice who must write the posts. There are thousands of online freelance writers who can create excellently written blog posts regularly, and for a surprisingly small fee.

What the blog posts they write might contain, will relate to dental health and treatments, but that is just the general subject. Individual posts can be written in all sorts of ways, such as the list below.

  • Dental Health Advice
  • Treatment Case Studies
  • Interviews With Patients/Staff/Dentists
  • Opinions On The Latest Treatments
  • ‘How To’ Dental Care Guides
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Industry News
  • Dental Practice News
  • Quizzes
  • Fun Posts/Funny Stories/Quizzes

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10 Things You Must Consider When Choosing A Commercial Lift For Your Business Premises

10 Things You Must Consider When Choosing A Commercial Lift For Your Business Premises

Whether you are a business owner or the owner of business premises, there may come a point when you consider whether it would be advantageous to have a commercial lift installed. In truth, the answer is almost certainly going to be ‘Yes’ given the many benefits that accrue from the fact that those using the building have an easier way of moving from floor to floor.

Once the decision is made, there then comes the process of determining many of the specifics relating to the lift’s installation, including the type of lift, which you would obviously need to discuss with the lift company you choose for the project. To help give you a head start in determining the type of lift, here are 10 key elements of a new commercial lift that need to be addressed and you can do so by considering the following 10 questions.

How Many People Will Be Using The Lift?

There are many reasons that knowing the number of people who will be using the lift is vitally important. This will have bearing on the type of lift, how it is constructed, and looking further ahead, the maintenance required and the longevity of the lift.

Which People Will Be Using The Lift?

Knowing which people will be using the lift helps determine many of the specifics concerning a new lift’s size and travel speed. Is it office workers only? Are potential clients visiting your company going to use it? Will it be open to the general public?

What Is The Building Used For?

Not all commercial lifts are solely for the movement of people from floor to floor. Some businesses will also need a lift for moving equipment or stock. This might mean installing two lifts if the capacity allows for this: one for passengers and the other for goods.

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Questions to Ask a Professional Cleaner Before Hiring Them

Questions to Ask a Professional Cleaner Before Hiring Them

Hiring can be one of your best decisions when planning a big move. It lets you focus on organising the packing rather than cleaning while saving time and energy.

However, given how many cleaning services exist in most towns and cities, it’s not always easy to choose one that suits your needs the best. To narrow down your options, consider asking these questions when the time comes to begin organising a professional cleaner.

  1. How Much Do You Charge and How Do You Charge?

Every cleaner sets different rates and different fee structures, depending on the service they provide. Some charge an hourly rate, inclusive or exclusive of taxes. Others charge a flat rate per home based on its size and level of cleanliness.

You may also find that some cleaning companies offer special deals for pre- and post-move cleans. It’s worth being aware of this information before you hire a cleaner for a one-off job.

  1. Do You Bring Your Own Cleaning Supplies?

When you’re moving house, you may not have all your cleaning supplies and equipment within easy reach. They might already be packed in boxes, or you may have used them all in anticipation of the move.

Always ask whether the cleaning service you hire will bring their own supplies. In most cases, they do. This is because they have preferences for the products they use and know what works best.

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What Landscaping Can Do For Your Business

What Landscaping Can Do For Your Business

You might think that landscaping is something that only homeowners consider, but commercial landscaping for business owners can be a worthwhile consideration, as well. Even if you only tend to concern yourself with the everyday business operations within the interior of your location, it can be worth thinking about what’s happening outside your business, as well.

If you’re on the fence about whether commercial landscaping is right for your company, see if the following benefits appeal to you.

Enhances Your Business’s Curb Appeal

Attractive landscapes are almost always noticed in suburban neighbourhoods, and they can also be noticed in business districts. If your business is well-presented, you may see more people slowing down to take a look. It may just convince someone to find out more about your business, which could lead to a new client in the future.

More Privacy and Security

If you don’t want passersby to be able to stare into your office windows as they walk or drive by, you can look at your landscaping options for privacy and security. Some strategically placed shrubs can be all that’s required to change the outlook of your business and give your employees a little more privacy from the street.

Better Business Image

If you spend time focusing on the aesthetic appeal of your business, you may be surprised at how positively that impacts your business image. Neatly trimmed Buxus hedging, manicured lawns, and picture-perfect flower beds can make your business look like it prides itself on attention to detail and a job well done.

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Why The Traits Of A Person In Addiction Recovery Can Make Them An Ideal Employee

Whenever a business owner is seeking new employees, in their mind there will several traits that they hope to find in a candidate. In most cases, it is unlikely that someone having drug rehab success on their CV is going to score them many plus points, however, that personal experience may just mean that they have a lot more to offer than many other candidates.

Let us face facts and point out that going through drug recovery is not a walk in the park by any means. Whilst each individual will face up to it and deal with their drug rehab in a different way, there are several common traits and behaviours which everyone going through drug recovery will show.

For successful drug rehabilitation, those traits will all be positive ones, and may well be exactly what a prospective employer is looking for. To give you a fuller understanding of these positive traits, here are some of the most significant ones.

Courage

For anyone with an addiction, be it an ice addiction, smoking, drinking, self-harm, or drugs, it takes a huge amount of courage, not only to admit that they have a problem, but to then commit to going through a program that will rehabilitate them. Whilst not many occupations will be one where someone’s life is at risk, having the courage to make decisions, to question erroneous instructions, and to put forward new ideas, can all make that employee a hugely valuable asset to the business.

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5 Indications That It Is Time To Look For A New Web Hosting Service

5 Indications That It Is Time To Look For A New Web Hosting Service

Loyalty to anything or anyone is a desirable trait, but in the world of business, whilst it has its place in many scenarios, it can only go so far. That is certainly the case when it comes to your web hosting provider, which might have given you and your website many years of excellent service but may  have recently dropped the ball as it were.

If there are a number of red flags being raised with regards to your website, and if the finger of blame can be pointed towards your web hosting provider, then the chances are that it might be time to consider moving to another website hosting company. If you are unsure what evidence to look for or what symptoms your website might be experiencing that indicate there are serious issues, here are the main ones and which tell you the time to move on is upon you.

Your Website’s Load Speed Becomes  Increasingly Slower

The fact that website load speed influences so many aspects of your website’s performance, and any slowing of that load speed, especially if it persists, is a serious cause for concern. Unless you can identify anything you have added to your website as being the cause of this slowing,  it is likely an issue with your hosting service. One reason could be them adding websites to the same shared server, and not expanding its capacity to allow for additional bandwidth being needed.

Your Website Is Offline More Than The Host’s Guarantee

Your website is of no use to you, your visitors, or your customers if it is not online. Apart from the frustration felt by all, the damage to your business’s reputation, its revenue, and critically, your website’s Google ranking, are all too high a price to pay for staying loyal to a web hosting provider who is letting you down. This issue can occur when a web host’s servers are unable to cope with demand, which can result from the fact they have not been updated or maintained properly.

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5 Essential Questions To Answer When Planning To Relocate Your Business

When the day comes for an office relocation to physically happen, and the removalists are loading up their vans to take a business to its new location, there will have been many prior steps that have taken place. Obviously, some of these will include packing everything safely, and advising other business associates, however, there are some elements of which require greater thought.

The one which looms largest is determining whether in fact relocating your business is the correct thing to do and whether it will help the business thrive or simply be an expensive and nonbeneficial exercise in merely changing its address. In order to make the correct choice, and to ensure an office relocation does indeed benefit your business here are 5 key questions you must answer as part of the decision-making process.

Is It Possible To Keep Disruption To Your Business To A Minimum During The Relocation?

Whilst any office or business relocation is going to cause some level of disruption, you do not want it to reach a level that causes some serious issues, not just for you, but also for your staff and your customers. Effective ways in which you can help minimise disruption are to plan everything well in advance, get your staff to contribute to that planning, and only employ professional removalists and even interstate removalists to carry out the relocation.

Will The New Office Location Be Better For Clients And Staff?

Whilst the decision to move your offices may have already been taken, when it comes to choosing the specific location, there are many things to consider. Near the top of that list should be whether any of the locations under consideration make it more or less convenient for employees, suppliers, and most importantly potential and existing clients to travel to. You should consider road networks, public transport, parking, and access, in answering this question.

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Successful Office Relocation

5 Steps to a Successful Office Relocation

Most people do not like the upheaval and the planning needed for office relocations, even if the new location will be better for the business. It is a known fact that moving your office can be stressful and full of anxiety. But then again, moving to a new office can be done efficiently if certain steps are followed as you can see below.

Planning Is Everything

Once you’ve decided where you are going to relocate to, you need to have a robust plan in place. This needs to include everything from arranging internet service in your new offices, to who is going to look after and water the plants during the move.

Believe it or not it is normally the smallest of details that get forgotten about that cause the most grief during an office location. Just imagine the consternation when you arrive, start unpacking, and realise the office kettle has been left behind!

Communicate With All Relevant Parties

Office relocations are more successful if everyone it affects is aware of what is happening, and the only way that can happen is with great communication. Once you’ve assessed your needs and confirmed the relocation date, the next step is to alert anyone who should know, all the details.

More importantly, ask for their feedback and input with regards to how they can help make the disruption as minimal as possible, both for themselves, and for you and your team.

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