Discovering source options and making sound acquisition choices will then round out the process. Though the temptation, particularly with a new business, may be to automatically put equipment at the top of the list and let furniture collect somewhere near the bottom, this may not be your best strategy. According to Cheryl Pittman, of Cheryl Pittman Interiors, basic necessities include creating a good environment for the work that s to be done, making sure to allocate enough space to do the work and, very importantly, ensuring that furnishings address how you need to organize tasks and materials. Knowing what s where is crucial. Image also comes into play for any business that invites clients onsite, says Pittman.
Nobody wants to do business with someone who doesn t appear to be doing well.
In addition to decisions regarding quality, styles, colors and details telegraph your business s strengths and personality too. The idea here is not to just perpetuate stereotypes, but rather to help clients see who they re dealing with. When purchasing is the appropriate route for acquiring what you need, shop smart. For example, if you plan to place your desk up against the wall, the fact that the front is marred is of no consequence except to the final total on your sales receipt. In addition, after careful consideration you may realize that you don t need to acquire a particular item at all.