subject: Saving On Office Furniture Costs [print this page] In these economic hard times, if you own or plan to start a small to medium business, you would typically be looking to cut costs in some areas, so that you could allocate a bigger portion of your budget on other, more critical business needs. One area where you could get significant savings is on office furniture, and this is through buying used office furniture.
Used does not automatically mean lower quality. Used office furniture is inspected and refurbished before it is put up for sale. Some furniture companies offer consultation services for free or for a minimal fee, so that they can work with your office plan to recommend products to fit it. They will even customize their stock to match your needs.
Furniture dealers buy their stock from companies with surplus inventory. The supply is fairly constant, as all companies find themselves in this situation from time to time. So it is easy to find almost new office furniture for sale online, with prices a fraction of the cost of brand new ones.
Office cubicles figure in many offices today, instead of individual office rooms. These are partially enclosed workspaces, separated from each other by a partition, and open to one side for access. There are many refurbished cubicles for sale online, a good choice, since they can have a variety of configurations to fit most office layouts.
Aside from cubicles, practically all the furniture you need for your office are available refurbished online. These include desks, office chairs, reception furniture, office tables, bookcases and filing cabinets. Some companies even offer industry specific products such as patient room furniture and waiting room furniture for small clinics and nursing homes.
Get further savings by buying in bulk. It is a common business practice to offer discounts for large volume orders and used office furniture is no exception. Aside from discounts, you may even get free shipping and installation.
Aside from the obvious cost saving, you also help the environment when you buy used office furniture. By reusing these items, you help reduce the drain in our natural resources - a possible selling point for you with your customers. Regardless of the industry that your business is associated with, your environment-conscious customers will appreciate this show of support for their cause.
You need not sacrifice quality when cutting down on operating costs such as the purchase and maintenance of office inventory. Buying used office furniture is now more practical and easier than ever, and the quality you get is comparable to that of the brand new version. The cost savings is obvious, and goes a long way in helping you establish or run your business.
