Why Your Office Layout Is Important To Your Business

     A well planned office does more than just create a good initial impression on your clients, it also improves the productivity and attitudes of your valued employees.  And why shouldn't it?  Your company is a place where your employees meet day-to-day to engage in activities that help the company grow and flourish.  The space in which they work should encourage their productivity and allow them to perform tasks in an efficient manner.
     Too often today employees are accommodating their workspace instead of their workspace accommodating them.  It is sad to think of all that extra effort that could be used in company projects, client meetings and everyday workloads.  Your company space needs a balance of functionality and creativity to help your business thrive.  By creating a good layout for your office that gives your employees a place to be productive, you can achieve just that.
     So, where do you start?  First consider what type of setup is best for your office.  This should be based on the type of business you do.  Systems furniture is a great option because it can provide efficiency and flexibility for any type of business.  According to The Hon Company, panel systems today are more sophisticated than they have ever been, delivering affordable, flexible office solutions that save space with a variety of stylish and functional features.  With all the available options out there for organizing the layout of your office, it is easy to find an office layout that works for you.  You can choose from an open or closed work environment that can be moved and reconfigured easily.  Take into account work flow, number of employees, and the way in which they communicate when deciding on a layout.  You can also contact a McAleer's sales representative to discuss your options.  by choosing your layout carefully you can maximize you company's productivity as well as ensure that your day to day operations will run smoothly.



Elements of a Modern TV Console

McAleer's can furnish more than just your office--we also sell entertainment furniture by Martin Home Furnishings. 

Below are the special features that Martin offers in their TV consoles:


1. Hardwood Solids and Veneers--Constructed with hardwood solids and veneers to stand the test of time.
2. Center Channel Speaker Compartment--Fully finished compartment is suitable for housing speakers, additional components or gaming consoles.
3. Easy Wire Access System--Includes a soft-close hinged door on the top of the console that provides access to cables, wiring and the back of electronic components.  With this system there is no need to move the console or the flat-panel television to install home theater components.
4. Convection Ventilation--Draws in air through the bottom of the console and pushes hot air, generated by components, out the top (on back of console).
5. Tempered Glass--The glass in the doors is tempered for safety.
6. Storage Drawers--Media storage drawers have adjustable and removeable dividers to accommodate various media.
7.Cool-Tech Shelving--These shelves are designed to store standard sized home theater components.  The sides of the shelves are recessed so they serve as wire and cable raceways.  The shelves also facilitate airflow through the console to help cool your home theater components.

http://www.martinfurniture.com/


Decorating Your Office For Success

            Decorating an office can be a delicate balancing act, especially if you are decorating on a budget.  If your office is used to host clients and other visitors, it is important to create and maintain a professional look while still creating an inviting and pleasant atmosphere.  Perception is everything in the business world and an office that is well decorated will create the look of a successful company.
            A well decorated office will enhance your professional image as well as reflect the company’s standards.  First impressions count and the first thing a client or potential client sees when they step into your office is your reception area.  If clients come to your office on a regular basis, don’t overlook the furniture in this area.  Mismatched tables and chairs tend to make any space look cheap and thrown together, so make sure your reception furniture has a cohesive look.  This is also true if you entertain clients in your personal office.  Provide them with comfortable side chairs or a sofa that unifies the look of your office.  When choosing sofas and chairs for your office, remember that light colors can show wear more easily.  You may want to consider going with darker colors or patterns. 
            Bare walls can give an office a dull, unlived-in feel, and that energy can affect the mood of your staff and clients.  Choosing tasteful artwork will enhance your décor as well as give it a finished look.  Making a personal statement while decorating your office may clash with company policy so it is important to avoid controversial wall hangings or décor and instead find items that are appropriate.  The artwork you choose to enhance your walls is more than simple decoration.  It gives clients an idea of your company’s philosophy and culture.  Clean, crisp black-and-white photography can indicate your commitment to detail; bold colorful modern pieces may denote your talent for innovation; and classic paintings with ornate frames can highlight your dedication to tradition.  Including plants in your office can also greatly improve the environment.  If natural sunlight is unavailable in your office, silk greenery is a good alternative.  Adding an rug in your reception area can provide color and can also protect carpeting in high traffic areas.  Tabletop lamps can also help pull your look together and are recommended to reduce eyestrain.  They can also add some flair to an workstation or reception area.  Choose models that fit into your overall style, whether your office has a traditional or modern feel. 
            When furnishing your office, it is important to remember that the finishing touches are what gives the office a polished look.  McAleer’s has everything to help you create a well decorated office at a price you can afford.  Lamps, artwork, silk greenery, side tables and guest chairs—we have all the accessories you need to complete your room.  Our selection is continuously changing so stop by one of our showrooms to see our newest arrivals and talk to one of our designers about how to decorate your office for success.

Remember Why We Celebrate

IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.  We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security...

To read the rest of the Declaration please visit http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/

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