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How to Save Money on Office Furniture – She Writes

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The article below discusses the sound reasoning behind buying used office furniture.  It points out that when buying used office furniture you will still get good sturdy office furniture however, for a cheaper price. Give Office Furniture Outlet a call so we can help you furnish your office with quality used office furniture – (757) 855-2800.

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By Karen Star on January 27, 2012 at 9:26am

There is a difference between saving money and being cheap. It makes sense that something that is twenty years old and wobbly would be less expensive than something new. When it comes to buying office furniture, it is extremely important to buy something of quality. What most company owners do not realize is that new furniture is not the only way to find sturdy, quality furniture. In fact, there are many different ways a company owner can find the furniture that is right for his/her office that isn’t brand new.

Consider the three different places you can buy used furniture for your company:

1. Furniture Dealers – Buying used furniture from a dealer offers the most choices. Although this is probably the most expensive used furniture option, it will still be around 25% less than buying new. Furniture dealers usually have a showroom full of furniture and employees ready to help you make your choice. You may have to check out a few furniture dealers if you’re looking for office furniture, but it should save you money in the end.

2. Furniture Brokers – Buying from a furniture broker is extremely cost effective; however you will probably not get a nice showroom or the help you would from a dealer. A broker’s job is strictly buying and selling furniture, so sometimes you may be able to get new furniture for a lower price. Although you will probably not be able to see the furniture in person before buying, brokers usually display all the furniture online or are willing to send pictures.

3. Auction – Not too many company owners consider an auction when it comes to buying office furniture, but if there ever is an auction in the community it’s worth a shot. It is rare that you would find furniture for an entire company office at an auction, but if you just need one or two pieces this may be the right option for you.Used furniture is best for a smaller company because it doesn’t always come in large shipments or amounts. It may be worth it to buy new furniture if you’re planning on staying in an office for more than three years, but it’s always a good idea to check out all of the used furniture options available.

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Sitting too long causes aches and reduces work productivity

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Below is an article regarding back pain associated with sitting too long.  The article goes into efforts that can be taken to reduce or prevent back pain.  The article suggests having an adjustable chair helps stave off back pain at work.  If you need discounted office furniture stop by Office Furniture Outlet’s showroom or give us a call at (757) 855-2800.

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Sunday January 22, 2012

Sitting too long causes aches and reduces work productivity

By LIM WEY WEN

Taking a break at work.

PETALING JAYA: Sitting down too long for whatever reason is bad for you and your employer.

It causes back pain and reduces productivity especially since the condition is common among office workers of all ages.

Occupational health physician Dr Abed Onn lists low back pain as one of the three most common work-related ailments, alongside noise-induced loss of hearing and upper limb  ……Read More.

EthoSource Makes Upcycled Office Furniture Look Good to Womenkind

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A high-end marketing firm, Womenkind, goes with upcycled office furniture and feels they did not compromise on aesthetics details and function. Womenkind wanted to use pre-owned or recycled office furniture but they were worried about what it would look like.  Women kind decided to purchase refurbished Herman Miller cubicles this gave them the design options they need like, choice of fabric and metal finish.  Used refurbished Herman Miller cubicles allowed them to express their creative nature and create an upscale environment in which to conduct business in. If you are interested in refurbished Herman Miller cubicles, Office Furniture Outlet has 18 years of experience with upcycled Herman Miller Products.  Office Furniture Outlet is a qualified dealer of HMU products.  HMU has standard selections that include 300 Signature and Premium fabrics, 8 work surfaces, and 6 paint finishes with additional options available at an up-charge. Industry leaders such as Interface, CF Stinson, and Burch provide HMU’s fabrics. They keep more than 60,000 panels stocked at any given time, ensuring customers the best solution at the best price. Their state-of-the-art facility allows Office Furniture Outlet customers a speedy turnaround times, some as short as 2 weeks from receipt of order. Give us a call and let us know you are interested in a consultation on Herman Miller Upcycled Cubicles.  Our number is (757) 855-2800.

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EthoSource Makes Upcycled Office Furniture Look Good to Womenkind.

Womenkind is a New York marketing firm that specializes in marketing to women. Their discovery process focuses on understanding exactly what their clients’ targeted demographic wants and will respond to. EthoSource takes a similar approach, getting to know their customers’ preferences and work environment in order to make certain that both their needs and wants are met. “We do brand strategy,” explained Kristi Faulkner, President of Womenkind, “and that means really understanding our clients’ visions and goals and helping them get clarity if they haven’t yet. I think that’s exactly what EthoSource did.”

EthoSource visited Womenkind’s new space before it had even been built, working with Womenkind to identify exactly the right fabrics and fixtures. “They gave us ideas on everything,” said Faulkner. “They showed us how to make the space functional.”

Womenkind was concerned about function, but aesthetics were also a high priority. A New York City marketing firm has to be conscious of image, and Womenkind is a high style firm. Creativity and good looks are always important to them, and they care about…….Read More

Used Office Furniture: Good for the Environment! Good for Your Business!

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Used Office Furniture

Knoll Guest Arm Chairs

Used Office Furniture is a post-consumer office furnishing that has been diverted out of the solid waste stream and back into the market. Used office furniture can be termed remanufactured, refurbished, recycled, and re-used, all of which are being “used again.

Cost Benefit

Buying used office furniture generally offers a saving of 20 to 60 percent off the cost of new furniture. Buying great quality used office furniture shows that your firm is managing the company’s assets wisely and sends the message the conservation and waste reduction is an important corporate goal.

Design Benefits

Office Furniture Outlet will work with your office space. This means no pre-determined selections of color, fabric and finish; remanufactured office furniture allows you and your designer complete creative freedom. If you can design it;  Office Furniture Outlet can help you achieve it.

Environmental Benefits

Think Green! By buying used there are fewer raw materials used, remanufacturing conserves energy and natural resources. Office furniture recycling extends the lives of resources already in circulation such as wood, aluminum, steel, plastics and fiber, using them over and over to the fullest extent possible. Most office furniture has a long life. Color, fabric and other outdated elements can be changed to match any office interior as well as other furnishings. By recycling office furniture, the products as well as the natural resources are diverted from the solid waste stream. Also recycling office furniture conserves labor and manufacturing energy especially when metals are kept out of the smelting process.

Office Furniture Outlet has the largest selection of used office furniture in South Eastern Virginia.  Their showroom, located in Norfolk’s industrial park, is open to the public. Office Furniture Outlet liquidates offices up and down the east coast to offer the best in supply and selection.

Call Office Furniture Outlet Today with your office furniture needs (757) 855-2800.

Leasing Office Furniture is Good Practice in Today’s Economic Climate

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By Kristi Stevens

Businesses have to move quickly and effectively to accommodate changes in size and rearranging departments. This means operations will see departments created and eliminated overnight. This type of economic climate lends perfectly to the option of leasing or renting office furnishings. Leasing office furniture is an effective strategy in that there is no grand depletion of company capital. Leasing office furniture over buying will allow a business to preserve cash and minimize overhead.
Below is a list of reasons that leasing may be a good choice for your business.
- Keeps a company’s capital free for operation uses and business opportunities.
- Preserves credit lines
- Diversifies credit
- 100% Project Financing
- Low down payment or sometimes no down payment
- Tax advantage – consult your tax advisor
If you have question about or are considering leasing office furniture over buying give Office Furniture Outlet a call (757) 855-2800 to help decide if it is the best option for you.

Why Buying Used is the Best in Discount Office Furniture

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Used Office Desk

By Kristi Stevens

Buying used office furniture is a great solution to save money and retain quality. Commercial office furniture is designed to work and built to last. When a company redesigns, quits or moves their old furniture is often liquidated. You will find liquidated office furniture at your local used office furniture dealer such as Office Furniture Outlet. Buying used office furniture is a great way to get commercial grade quality on the cheap saving 20%-80% off retail list.

By visiting your local used office furniture dealer you options are open and you can browse multiple brands, styles, and colors to narrow your design aesthetic. Also, it should be noted that, used office dealers are experts in their market so they can guide you towards what will work best in your space.

Office Furniture Outlet has the largest selection of used office furniture in South Eastern Virginia. Their showroom, located in Norfolk’s industrial park, is open to the public. Office Furniture Outlet liquidates offices up and down the east coast to offer the best in supply and selection.

Call Office Furniture Outlet Today with your office furniture needs (757) 855-2800.

Introducing Global Industries New Multi-Function Task Chair: ROMA

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Global Announces New Task Chairs: ROMA

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Roma offers a family of seating with simple clean lines. Backs are available in three versions, Mesh, Upholstered or Perforated flexible Polypropylene. A flexible built in lumbar support changes shape with user movement. Fixed height arms and armcaps are constructed of durable fiberglass reinforced nylon. Roma was developed with the environment in mind. All components but the foam can be endlessly recycled. The foam is made from soy oil based technology, which leaves petroleum oil in the ground for our future generations. Roma can be specified in a wide array of textiles and leathers including the Momentum, Maharam, DesignTex, Knoll Textiles, Ultra Fabrics, Dani Leather and Spinneybeck carded programs available on all models. Mesh backs are available in six distinct colors. Global’s new Match fabric was designed to “match” with these colors.

If you are interested in ordering Global Industries’ Roma chair please call Office Furniture Outlet at (757) 855-2800 we are a Global Distributor.

Source: Global Industries

 

Larry Iverson Owner, The Desk Doctor

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By Victoria Hecht, The Virginia-Pilot

Larry Iverson’s convinced the adage”they don’t make’em like they used to ” will ring especially true in the furniture market in the coming years.

Already, he said, wooden pieces aren’t of the quality they were just a decade ago and won’t stand up to the test of time. He cited the use of composites and less-hardy woods, more glue and less hardware, and outsourcing to other countries among the reasons.

The Norfolk resident who owns The Desk Doctor (www.TheDeskDoctor.com), launched his business in 1995 as office-furniture recycling — the process of refurbishing and refining — grew in popularity among consumers in home, commercial and government offices.

With furniture getting new life, skilled crafts persons and workshop facilities were needed to address the demand, from hand stripping to repairing damage, Iverson said.

“The core value is here,” he noted, running his hand over a mahogany desk with inlays and a leather top. Iverson purchased it in Manhattan, one of the major East Coast destinations he frequents on buying trips.

The Desk Doctor employs eight people full time and is located in a 15,000-square-foot shop at 23rd Street and Llewellyn Avenue in Norfolk. Besides office furniture, the company also restores antiques and does custom work for homes and businesses.

During an economic downturn, restoring rather than replacing furniture makes sense because it can be done at a fraction of the cost, Iverson said.
Restoration is also good for the environment as it reduces one’s carbon footprint, said Iverson, who worked for forest-products company Weyerhaeuser Corp. before starting The Desk Doctor.

“The old-growth forests that the furniture makers were using 10 years ago are gone now or protected,” Iverson said. “Reuse is the best form of recycling.”

Re-purposing pieces — such as configuring an entertainment armoire for today’s flat-screen televisions — is another of the company’s services, he said.

“High-quality, real-wood furniture is always in demand, no matter what the economy is doing,” Iverson added.

What attracted you to furniture restoration?

Being able to see the natural beauty of the wood and the original craftsman’s talented work restored for future generations to enjoy.
What kind of savings can people realize by purchasing restored furniture?

Carefully restored antiques are highly valued and are one of this country’s easiest personal investments. Furniture can be refinished for a fraction of the original value and saves 50-90 percent of replacement costs.

 

Are you finding that people are turning to furniture restoration in these challenging times?

Families who value their prized heirloom furniture always use restoration services. As younger generations recognize the limited availability of quality made, real-wood furniture, they begin to use refinishing to reuse the furniture and save money.

Do you have any restored furniture in your own home?

I will always have restored and refinished furniture in my home. I have an eclectic mix of many pieces from different periods, made with various woods and craftsmanship details, like inlays, carvings and marque accents.

What do you enjoy most about your work and why?
The privilege of working with master craftsmen and the beautiful things that can be done with real wood.

What’s your favorite thing at your own home?

Living in Norfolk.  We just recently built our dream custom home on a beautiful point of land looking up the Lafayette River.

Victoria Hecht, (757) 446-2614
victoria.hecht@pilotonline.com

Save Your Home-Based Business Money: Buy Used Office Furniture

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By Kristi Stevens

The major benefit with a home-based business is lowered overhead costs. However, home-based business owners still have a budget and as any business owner they concern themselves with the bottom line. All business owners have a need for smart buying and spending. Home-based business owners who focus in on cost-reduction will result in an increase of profits.

Entrepreneur online listed 25 ways to save home-based business owner’s money. The number one way to save money on the list was to buy used office furniture. The reason is simply cost. Used office furniture will be 30% – 80% less than retail price. Used office furniture is always deeply discounted.

With the economy at a low point commercial properties are foreclosing, downsizing, or trading individual offices for cubicles. The barely used office furniture is finding its way into the used office furniture market place. The market of used office furniture is flooded with inventory, which means wide selections and great prices being passed on to the consumer.

When you are looking for furniture remember Entrepreneur’s number one home-based business cost-cutting tip and buy used office furniture.

Office Furniture Outlet has the largest used office furniture inventory in all of Hampton Roads. If you are interested in Hampton Roads local used office furniture deals give us a call at (757) 855-2800.

Source: Entrepreneur

The Herman Miller Aeron Chair: An Ergonomic Choice

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By Kristi Stevens

Herman miller Aeron ChairHerman Miller’s Aeron chairs are known for their sleek modern design but they are popular because they are so comfortable. Comfort stems from a high level of ergonomic design. It is undoubtedly the Aeron’s high level of progressive ergonomic features that make the chair irresistible.

The Aeron’s comfort comes from being highly adjustable and allowing for natural positioning for health and productivity (ergonomics). Aeron chairs are designed with ergonomics in mind even the trademark mesh seat is an ergonomic feature. The mesh contours the body for ultimate snug support. The mesh is softer and offers ventilation vastly different than a generic office chair. Another ergonomic feature is Aeron’s contained suspension system that allows for up, down, tilt forward & backwards adjustments to regulate height and angle. Seat tilt has been noted to help decompression of the lower back. The Aeron also has synchro-tilt management where the backrest will recline at a faster rate than the seat to offer maximum positioning for the back and neck. The armrest move forward, back, up and down as well.

All of Aeron’s Ergonomic features can be fine-tuned to the chair owner’s specifications. Aeron chairs are more than a good-looking chair they are designed from top to bottom with workplace ergonomics in mind.

Give Office Furniture Outlet a call today if we can help you find a well suited chair for your workplace (757) 855-2800.