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Small Business Office Tips to Make an Impression

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

Article by David Nikolic

As it is said, first impression is the last impression, so why do not make it an everlasting one. Marking impressions is not only limited to personal situations but also vital in professional world. The first thing that gets noticed in an office is its interior that creates an impression about the level of professionalism prevailing in the office. Big business offices usually do not have to go to the extreme level of creating an impression, as their work and goodwill does this before hand. This problem usually comes with the small business offices recently launched in the market.

Small business offices have to heed to the office interiors as this is the first step in creating an impression. Things that are especially noticed in an office include the type of office interior, attention given to the guests and the promptness and quickness in getting back to the clients and customers. With a proper attention on these areas, one can draw numerous customers towards the business. The office interiors should be such that speaks volume about your work and abilities. A well furnished office is highly beneficial in making a lasting impression much before the goodwill is made. The most visited area of any office is the reception, so it should be designed creatively with an appealing look to leave a remarkable impression on visitors. The wall colors at the reception desk should not be too much vibrant that it leads to pricking to eyes. Colors, such as white, brown, blue, dark yellow and dark red can be preferred that give a soothing and professional look.

The office interiors also count in flooring, furniture and a proper sitting arrangement for the visitors. Carpeted and natural looking wooden flooring look one of its kinds. The natural looking wooden flooring can be expensive so just putting boards of wooden looking floors will also work. Cushioned chairs can be a good option for the seating area of visitors. The place made for the sitting of the visitors should always be kept clean and dirt free making the office premises look hygienic. Water facility should be made available to the visitors and the clients as soon as they come, making them feel attended.

The usage of glass tables in the offices has increased rapidly. The reason of their increase in demand is because they give a high profile and sophisticated look and also have a high durability, in turn reducing the office expenses as well. Popular business magazines and newspapers must be kept for the visitors to engage themselves while waiting in the office.

The office ambiance should give a pleasant feel to both the employees and visitors. The office walls can be decorated with inspiring and motivating slogans and captions related to success and victory. This gives a feeling of boost up to the visitors and clients generating a pleasant and positive feel. By following these simple business office tips, you can make an everlasting impression on you clients during their visits to your office.

David Nikolic is the owner of United Virtual Office which provides Virtual Office Services to business owners making a prestigious address affordable with all conveniences of a traditional office. TheseVirtual Offices are equipped with the latest technology updates and live phone answering services.

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Try Feng Shui To Improve Your Office Environment

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

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We have all heard of Feng Shui but many have dismissed it as new age “fluff” (for lack of a better word).  Despite the fact, it is still practiced throughout the world (mostly in China) and thousands have claimed that this practice has helped bring calm and productivity into workplaces and homes for centuries.but there is evidence that this ancient system works.

Merriam-Webster’s defines Feng Shui as a Chinese system for positioning a building and the objects within a building in a way that is thought to agree with spiritual forces and to bring health and happiness.

Here are some simple tips you can try to bring more balance to your office that we found to share with you:

Feng Shui Office Tips
By Anezka Drazil

Having an uplifting and supportive work environment will help keep you calmer, happier and more productive. Many times, this involves arranging things and organizing in a way that your co-worker wouldn’t even notice.

No matter how good you are at your job, it doesn’t hurt to have some good feng shui working for you! Here are a few feng shui office tips to help you get the most of your office environment.

1. The power position is the office space furthest from the entrance.

2. Sit facing your most auspicious direction (determined by your kua number) – there is a link to a kua number caluclator in the resource section of this article.

3. If you can’t face your BEST direction, try for one of your lucky ones. Avoid the bad directions.

4. Try not to have your back to a colleague. This can leave you with the fear of being stabbed in the back. Fears can and often do manifest into reality!

5. Windows behind you are not lucky. They create a lack of support. At home, this arrangement is fine because you have no potential adversaries there and do not need to “watch your back.”

If you do have a window behind you and you cannot move your desk, here is a remedy: hang a picture of mountains behind you. This provides support from mountain energy.

6. If you have a door behind you (and especially if that is an entrance) and you cannot move your desk, install a mirror in front of you on the right side.

7. Look at your desk from bagua map perspective (link below). Determine the wealth, career and success areas. Avoid clutter at all times, and enhance those areas that you need a boost with (for instance, if office relationships are strained, enhance your desk and office’s Relationship area).

Feng shui principles are not just for home anymore! Many Chinese corporations and business executives wouldn’t make a move without “feng-shuing” their office space. In this economy, it pays to have every advantage. Besides that, by creating a harmonious environment, going in to work will be a lot more pleasant.

Learn Your Kua Number, Bagua Chart to Map Office/Desk

Anezka Drazil is a 20-year feng shui consultant who has studied under feng shui notables Marie Diamond of The Secret video and Denise Linn, author of Feng Shui for the Soul and Sacred Spaces. Together with her husband, a financial analyst, Anezka is co-author of 170-page feng shui career tips ebookPower Your Career with Feng Shui: a practical guide to thrive in any economy