Used Office Furniture Cheap or Cheap Office Furniture Used
Published October 19, 2011 | 
Steelcase 9000 Remanufactured Workstation
Although entrepreneurs are still opening and expanding business’s they are doing it more carefully than ever. They are looking for ways to go into business for less. They want to find ways to spend less on office furnishing and equipment. They look for creative ways to take less risk, lay out less cash and just get operational on a low budget.
For some, used office furniture and or cheap office furniture has become an approach to lower the sting of the high cost of business set up. There is no doubt buying used furniture is one way to stretch the budget. The challenge however, with buying used furniture is the ability to create a harmonious looking and flowing work space and doing it on a designated budget. Although there is a plethora of used furniture in the market place today from various sources; classified ads, business closings, actions and used office furniture resellers, the question becomes how do you get low cost office furniture and still have a congruent message throughout the organization as to what the company stands for? The fact remains, if you save a bundle by buying used office furniture and you miss the bigger picture of the representation of the company and its people and the messages it sends, you shoot yourself in the foot.
Secrets to success
First and foremost furniture needs to do what you need it to do functionally.
Look for quality. Quality speaks for itself. The way the furniture is made, the materials used, the hardware and construction, the finish, sustainability and design all speak volumes as to whom you are as a company.
The layout and furniture need to be represented by the way you do business. Grouping the right people together to create a team environment or create privacy by design is critical to having a well organized environment.
The look and feel of entire office environment needs to be consistent with the message you are sending. The office environment speaks loudly as to who you are.
Buying used furniture cheap is one way to make the money go further. However in the attempt to stretch the dollar’s buying power don’t lose track of the most important thing, the business itself. Consider the following questions; will the furniture I am buying address all my functional needs? Am I giving my people the right tools to do their job quickly and efficiently? What is my replacement cost factor over the life cycle of the furniture? Do the look, style, and image of all the units of furniture represent who and what I say I am to my employees and my business community? Is the environment I am creating consistent with my vision for my company?
At Office Remix we are focused on helping our clients create the right “complete” environment for their needs.
Office Deposits
Published September 23, 2011 | 
Invest in Office Planning & Design
Subsequently I’ve learned if I want my relationships to prosper I need to invest in them. Like the bank accounts I’ve had, I need to make adequate deposits in my relationships. Whether I realized it at the time or not all the recipients of my checks knew my check had returned because I had not made sufficient deposits. I was attempting to take out more than I put in.
Our business and office relationships emulate the same financial principles. Often time there is a disparity between emotional deposits and withdrawals in the office environment. This disparity shows up in ways we could never imagine. A law of physics teaches us that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, balancing capitalistic ventures with making sound investments in the people sometimes can appear challenging. An often time there is the ever-present propensity to withdraw more than deposited. These ways of thinking may or may not include; over extending people density thus maximizing real estate per capita, putting greater emphasis on cost verse people. I like to think of the business environment as “emotional bank accounts.” In our office we have an account with every member of the team; the receptionist, the sales people, the bookkeepers etc. Everything that is said or done under the umbrella of “office” affects those accounts.
We can make deposits by taking time to connect and care about the well-being of the team members. Another way deposits can be made in the office is by creating a pleasant functional environment in which to work under. By going the extra mile to provide things like proper seating will insure a comfortable work space. Having proper lighting can be a helpful visual aid. Having the correct equipment and office components can make ones job easier or faster.
Office Remix has become experts in the area of office design and redesign. We can show you how to make greater emotional deposits in the accounts of your office personnel and at the same time leaving excess currency in your bank account. We can take used office furniture customize it, refinish it, reupholster it and custom manufacture what you need to bring together an environment that just works. We are continually in search of ways to take the word “used” out of used office furniture.
Planning & Designing Office Space
Published September 12, 2011 | 
Corporate Workstations
Another school of thought is that the money sent in office design is an investment into the company’s plans, growth, function, culture, efficiency and purpose.
Office space design is the planning, layout and design of the office interior footage. These physical settings need to satisfy the basic needs and forward thinking of any given company. They set the stage for and influence the shape of our function nurture our aspirations and express the ideas that accompany our actions; they affect our outlook, mood and personality. Furthermore they affect our privacy, our cooperation, the flow of paperwork, team cultivation, and technology needs. The purpose of office design is not just to provide a work space at an expense to be dreaded, but rather to create functional improvement, aesthetic enrichment and psychological enhancement of your office.
Office Remix is an expert at bringing these elements together using new, recyclable and pre-owned furnishings in a creative manner that satisfies the needs, goals and direction of each respective company without sacrificing the budget.
We begin with well known and respected manufactures such as; Haworth, Gunlocke, Knoll, Herman Miller, Steelcase, Keilhauer, and Geiger just to name a few. We use these lofty beginnings to provide the foundation to help our clients achieve the beneficial outcomes they need to enhance their business. To learn more we would be pleased to have you visit our website or call and let us help you create to an environment for your workplace.
Ergonomics – the Proper Chair for the Job
Published August 30, 2011 | 
Herman Miller Ergon Task Chair
Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability.
When planning for and designing a new office, one of the keys areas that should not be skimped on is office seating. In today’s tough economic times it is easy to sacrifice quality in the interest of saving money. In the long run, this will only end up costing you money. With worker fatigue, injuries such as carpel tunnel syndrome and other ailments that may result from ill adjusted office seating; you can hardly afford not to purchase quality seating when designing your new office.
At Office Remix we can help you purchase good quality, well designed office furniture at very economical pricing. We offer a wide selection of reconditioned office seating from such high end manufacturers as Herman Miller, Haworth, Sitag and many other name brand furniture manufacturers. One of our most popular models, the Herman Miller Ergon chair is currently available in 6 colors, Gold, Royal Purple, Olive Green, Royal Blue, Slate Grey and Teal. Quantities are limited so call now to place your order.
All of our chairs are inspected to assure that all the parts and adjustments are working and the upholstery is cleaned prior to leaving our warehouse. If you would like you can have your chairs re-upholstered in a custom fabric to suit your design statement.
Impress clients with Grade-A Office Furniture
Published August 9, 2011 | 
A+ LooK for less
Your guests and clients base their first impressions of your business on your office furniture. Give guests a great impression when they enter your office with Geiger’s U-Shaped Reception Desk. Offering an abundance of storage space, this desk gives privacy as well as organization. Office Remix is proud to offer their Geiger furniture for a FRACTION OF MSRP! Coordinate with executive chair or task chair to complete this professional look.
Selecting the Right Office Chair
Published July 20, 2011 | In first considering the “conventional” style of office chair, there are a number of things an ergonomic chair should have, including:
- Seat height. Office chair seat height should be easily adjustable. A pneumatic adjustment lever is the easiest way to do this. A seat height that ranges from about 16 to 21 inches off the floor should work for most people. This allows the user to have his or her feet flat on the floor, with thighs horizontal and arms even with the height of the desk.
- Seat width and depth. The seat should have enough width and depth to support any user comfortably. Usually 17-20 inches wide is the standard. The depth (from front to back of the seat) needs to be enough so that the user can sit with his or her back against the backrest of the ergonomic office chair while leaving approximately 2 to 4 inches between the back of the knees and the seat of the chair. The forward or backward tilt of the seat should be adjustable.
What is a Call Center
Published July 19, 2011 | A call center is a centralized office used for the purpose of receiving and transmitting a large volume of requests by telephone. A call center is operated by a company to administer incoming product support or information inquiries from consumers. Outgoing calls for telemarketing, clientele, product services, and debt collection are also made. In addition to a call center, collective handling of letters, faxes, live chat, and e-mails at one location is known as a contact center.
A call center is often operated through an extensive open workspace for call center agents, with work stations that include a computer for each agent, a telephone set/headset connected to a telecom switch, and one or more supervisor stations. It can be independently operated or networked with additional centers, often linked to a corporate computer network, including mainframes, microcomputers and LANs. Increasingly, the voice and data pathways into the center are linked through a set of new technologies called computer telephony integration (CTI).
Most major businesses use call centers to interact with their customers. Examples include utility companies, mail order catalogue retailers, and customer support for computer hardware and software. Some businesses even service internal functions through call centers. Examples of this include help desks, retail financial support, and sales support.
Get Your Office Organized
Published July 14, 2011 | Office Organization is key to providing a sane, comfortable work environment for your employees and guests. Read the below guide to learn about Office Organization and the benefits that follow.
Office organization is a vital part of increasing your efficiency and getting more work done in less time. If you add up all the time that’s eaten up by looking for the stapler or finding the right email address, you’ll probably be shocked to see it add up to hours every week – hours that could be spent more effectively promoting your business or just plain getting your work done. Home office organization is, if anything, even more important if only because there are so many other drains on your time at home. If you just can’t seem to ever finish up all the tasks you need to get done, try a few of these office organization tips and see what a difference a little bit of organization makes.
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Haworth Office Furniture – Huge Savings
Published July 1, 2011 | Office Remix believes that furnishing your office shouldn’t cost a fortune. That is why they bring name brand manufacturers to you for a FRACTION of MSRP. One of their main manufacturers is Haworth – Quality, attractive furniture that is made to last.