Recycling Also Applies to Used Office Furniture
Over at Peterborough, the Environment City Trust is asking business a simple question: what do they with old furniture after reorganization or refurbishment? After all these old furniture are sitting around doing nothing, and it would be a waste if they were simply disposed. At the very least, the investment in raw materials (wood, metal, glass) can be put to good use. Businesses can consider offering their unwanted furniture to other business, charities, and individuals for recycling (or reuse). All through Eastex, a free online material exchanger located at www.eastex.org.uk.
Throughout the previous year, John Lewis employed Eastex to give various surplus goods, such as office desks, ergonomic chairs, and other sorts of office furniture, to different not-profit organizations around the city. Even items such as window display stands and paint were passed on. A store located in Queensgate, after reorganizing its premises, asked Eastex to contact charities and smaller businesses who needed decent quality used furniture. Sometimes small to medium enterprises (also known as SMEs) simply lack the money needed to purchase the great office equipment their hardworking employees deserve.
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April 12, 2007Rattan and Wicker as Alternative Office Furniture
Do you know what the difference between rattan and wicker is? A brief explanation about the said differences of these two materials are as follows, as well as some mythbusting statements concerning these kind of furnishings.
The biggest misconception about rattan and wicker is that they are one and the same. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Truth be told, both are not even in the same category of classification! Read further to see how different these two things can be, while seeing why they are both perfect for the home and office.
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March 15, 2007Splurging on Office Furnitures
Splurging on office furnitures is not so bad, especially when the company can afford it. The idea is to create a sense of environment where one will want to stay in for a long time. Luxurious office furnishings need not be only for the bosses—it is healthy also for the regular employees to keep them energized for their work.
Say good-bye to those worn-out furnishings and get a new vibe by incorporating new ones that offer great style and comfort. The improvement of the furniture industry means that it is also able to create new designs that will bring new comfort than the old ones. They may be costly, but they are usually the most ergonomic ones—perfect for the modern-day worker. The employees may even boost their confidence in work because it may make them feel like they are being pampered, when in fact they are just being treated right.
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November 11, 2006U.S. Distributor acquires NDI Wholesale
A Colorado office furniture distributor has acquired Nashville-based NDI Wholesale, the largest office furniture wholesaler in the Southeast.
NDI, a 27-year-old company that serves more than 530 customers throughout a seven-state region, was acquired by OfficeSource located in Denver, Colorado. Terms of the acquisition were not released yet.
NDI’s service areas include Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, besides Tennessee.
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September 8, 2006A Century of Solomon
J. Solomon Inc. Office Supply, founded in 1902, is a well known retailer of office supplies in New London . The 105-year-old business has been selling office furniture for quite a few years but it wasnt until now that they’ve fully ventured into it. Its owner, Howard Stillman, had a ribbon cutting ceremony last Tuesday in the newly expanded store which now has an office furniture showroom that showcases all their designs for home offices and large businesses.
J. Solomon Inc. has already established a market from businesses whether small or large scale and has retained long-time customers, yet they continue to make new connections. Stillman says most of their sales still come from office supplies, but the office furniture like desks and chairs are the main reason for their recent growth.
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July 12, 2006Increase productivity through a new innovative concept
OFIS, who is a company that offers the furniture, flooring and interior solutions as part of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, will participate in the Middle East’s premier exhibition aimed at bringing inspiring workplaces to life, dubbed as ‘Office 2007′.
It is known that the office, busy and high-trafficked as it is, has to compete with many distractions. Employers have to make sure that employees are on their toes at all times to ensure maximum productivity. With these reasons in mind, there are a growing number of office furniture designers in existence who are focusing on creating flexible, dynamic and exciting work environments.
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July 11, 2006Alliance Enters the Aaron Rents Franchise Program
Aaron Rents, Inc. is a leader in the sales and lease ownership and is known for specialty retailing and renting out residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories. The company had announced that it went into an agreement with a company who is an operator of ten stores throughout north Texas, Alliance Rental Centers, L.P., primarily to convert seven Alliance stores into Aaron Rents’ franchise program.
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Five Great Tips on Buying Office Furniture
You’ve got that great business idea. You have a fool-proof business model and business plan. You’ve got the money to make this project into a reality. You have great partners and people working for you. You’ve found a great deal for the location for your business and you’re raring to go. However, you’re now left to face with the only thing that’s left in order to start operating, office furniture.
It doesn’t seem like a real problem, at least, that’s what you believe. But if it’s your first time to venture into this sort of thing, you have to think things through, too. Here are great five tips that will help you buy the office furniture you need for your business.
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July 7, 2006Office Furniture Going RTA – Part 2
After all, most consumers would want to personalize and define the exact purpose of furniture like office chairs and desks. On their point of view, RTA is much preferable in contrast to hauling and getting pieces into its proper place.
Take for example people who are working at high rise buildings and apartments. Freighting and maneuvering large pieces of bulky furniture gives extreme difficulty specially when trying to fit them into narrow passageways and winding staircases.
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July 6, 2006Office Furniture Going RTA – Part 1
These days, most office furniture are sold at a very high price where many small-scale businesses can’t simply reach. Displayed on the showrooms all across the country are ultra-modern office desks and chairs that doesn’t really fit the nature of humble startup businesses. In fact, many of the furniture sold doesn’t even include standard features like proper storage, filing, spacious work area, among many others and offer only cutting edge aesthetic designs over functionality.
However, there is a substitute to these overpriced, counterproductive furniture pieces. Nowadays, certain retailers sell a cost saving and convenient form of furniture. Something to the delight of upcoming companies. These are the RTAs.
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