Podany's The Office Furniture Discounter

The best kind of advertising so often is the kind you can’t buy. That’s why, at Podany’s, we’re grateful for the word of mouth marketing our customers are creating every day.

Because Podany’s is dedicated to providing a pleasant and worthwhile office furniture buying experience for every customer, we’re not startled by the good feedback we get from shoppers. This is something we’re working toward intentionally and strategically.

If you haven’t already, we invite you to read through our highlighted testimonials and see why new customers continue to be referred to us by existing customers.

We don’t believe great shopping experiences happen accidentally. As such, we seek to pour our expertise and availability into each buyer’s individual needs. If you’ve shopped with us recently and have a story to tell or a comment to share, we’d love to hear it. Send us an email, or give us a call and let us know what’s on your mind!

In part one of our office relocation tips, we discussed the merits of obtaining a floor plan for the new space, making plans for the walls and floors, creating an inventory list of your existing items, and determining what new items you’ll need to acquire for the move.

With these action items completed, here are some more tips for relocating your office.

Draft a budget for your new office furniture. As most savvy business owners and decision makers know, creating and sticking to a budget can do great things for the bottom line. Using what you’ve determined already regarding your furniture and office storage needs, put together a list of items in order of priority and figure out what you can afford to spend.

During this step, incidentally, is a great time to consult the experienced professionals at Podany’s. Our team is eager to make sure your office is furnished and equipped to succeed. We recognized that there are as many different budgets as there are businesses, and we can help you meet your needs based on particular resources.

With these plans in place, now is the time to create a moving schedule. Because several departments and individuals will likely be involved in the move, it may help to have one “master” schedule around which others can be synchronized. Account for the availability of your own people as well as the schedule of those leaving or preparing your future workspace.

Lastly, coordinate your final plans with your Podany’s representative, and arrange your actual your delivery date.

Moving offices can be hectic; there are always variables that can—and will—pop up unexpectedly. However, if you go into this new chapter of your business with these plans in place, you can minimize the daunting effects of some of those surprises.

Podany’s, the office furniture discounter, has been helping businesses and home office owners in Minnesota and Wisconsin achieve their workplace objectives for over 45 years. For Wisconsin office furniture solutions, please visit our Milwaukee location page. For office furniture MN location information, see our Minneapolis page.

You’ve put in long hours looking for a new office, you’ve found the right workspace, the ink on the new lease is dry, and it looks like everything is set for the big move. Fortunately, a few of your move’s biggest hurdles are now behind you. If you’re moving offices, though, there are still a few challenges that need your attention.

Avoid being overwhelmed by breaking it out into a list of smaller tasks, and handle them one-by-one.

Get the layout for your new space. Having blueprints or a floor plan for your new office will enable you to prepare now before you can actually be there in person. If possible, account for outlets, phone jacks, and Ethernet access points on your plans.

Make plans for your walls and floors. The best time to make necessary changes to your walls and flooring is now, before all your furniture is there to get in the way. Whether paint or wallpaper, carpeting or bare floors, choose colors and patterns that won’t distract from or wash out the rest of the office.

Consider your existing assets. What do you have already, in terms of office furniture and storage, that you’ll want to keep during the move? There will probably be some items (perhaps many) that you won’t want to bring with you. Make an inventory list by categories of all the items you’ll bring to the new location.

Determine what office furniture and storage you’ll need to acquire for the new location. Even if you plan to bring everything you currently have, the new office will bring with it new opportunities and new needs. Take this opportunity to upgrade your current office furniture and ensure that your move is a good one for you and your whole team.

Podany’s, the office furniture discounter, has been helping businesses and home office owners in Minnesota and Wisconsin achieve their workplace objectives for over 45 years. For Milwaukee office furniture solutions, please visit our Wisconsin location page. For office furniture MN location information, see our Minneapolis page.

When was the last time you cleared 15 minutes from your calendar and looked—really looked—at your office? When was the last time you stood up and examined your work area from all angles, taking note of your used and unused spaces? Every comfortable and efficient office starts with this first step.

As you inspect your workspace, ask yourself a few initial questions:

• What tasks or motions do I most often make throughout the day?
• What’s getting in my way when I do those things?
• What items in my office are taking up space, but not being used?
• What items are missing that might speed up my work?
• Where is most of the light coming into my office?
• Am I taking advantage of that light, or is it making my work more difficult?
• When, throughout my day, am I most uncomfortable? Where is that strain coming from?

Take an inventory of your answers and compare your findings with your current office furniture. If you “inherited” this work space from someone before you, it was likely configured for an employee with different habits, different motions/movements, and a different body composition.

No single office is a one-size-fits-all solution. There are as many different ideal offices as there are different job roles and employees. Even among a similar set of employees tasked with similar jobs, for a workspace to be truly efficient, it must meet the unique profiles of those individuals.

Consider your office, your habits, and your means, and then determine a plan to make your work area actually work for you. The best place to go from there is to the experts who strategize on these kinds of issues everyday: the office furniture Minnesota team at Podany’s.

At Podany’s, we have a motto: Like your job; love your office. And as anyone who spends the majority of their working hours in an office knows, there is value in those words.

For many of us, our work helps define who we are. Our jobs are a big part of our identity, and by extension, where we work is a big part of our lives. Whether we think about it or not, the workplace for most Americans really is a home away from home. At work, we run through a whole range of tasks and emotions. Whether it’s the anxiety of struggling up the company ladder, the burden of staring at the front end of an overwhelming assignment, or the relief of seeing an enormous project through to completion, work is where we do a lot of our living.

With so many things competing for our attention, it’s no surprise that we occasionally overlook some of our needs, even the basic ones. Our offices, for example, don’t always get the thought and planning they really deserve. If there are a few things that absolutely must be considered strategically, though, your workspace is one of them.

In our upcoming blog we’ll give you an easy way to get the ball rolling. No cost, no expertise, no professional consultants; just an easy self-evaluation of your office to get you started down the right track.

Start With a New Frame of Mind
In the meantime, begin by seeing your office through a new lens. Instead of just a space where you sit down and do some work, consider that your office is your most used and most valuable job tool. Recognizing the huge difference that an efficient office makes is the first step towards impacting your productivity.

There’s a reason why, for questions or concerns about office furniture, Minnesota contacts one source for trusted advice: Podany’s. Give us a call to find out how we can help you love your office.

There’s a reason our warehouse showrooms are so big. In the spirit of great selection, Podany’s represents more than 300 office furniture manufacturers at each of our two locations.

For shoppers who like browsing through endless choices, our variety is a tremendous resource. Clean, quiet, and very expansive, both our Minneapolis furniture showroom and Milwaukee furniture showroom, are ideal furniture shopping environments. We feature tasteful and practical lines from the best and brightest manufacturers in the field, including:

• Steelcraft
• Jesper
• Global
• Herman Miller
• IOF
• DMI
• Abco
• Hon
• Highmark
• Custom Shoppe
• Archuitti

But what about “power shoppers” who already know what they want, and don’t need to peruse a wide variety of choices? We recognize that while having more than 4,000 items in stock is a great assurance for those who like choices, few shoppers want to look through every single item. Our skilled staff can make short work of helping you find just the right furniture and storage items for your office.

Representing over 300 manufacturers isn’t always a simple matter, but it’s a valuable convenience to our customers that we enjoy providing. As with all parts of our business, we put forth considerable effort to make sure shoppers can find what they need, at a price they can appreciate.

Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Minneapolis home office furniture solutions at Podany’s are as plentiful as they are cost-effective.

We recently talked about the importance of seeing and selecting your office furniture in person. For something as central to your daily efficiency as office furniture is, it just makes sense to examine it for yourself before you buy it.

By the same token, we recognize that people all over the United States are drawn to quality furniture at affordable prices, not just those who live near our Midwest showrooms. That’s why, in addition to our Minneapolis office furniture and Milwaukee office furniture showrooms, Podany’s features office furniture shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S.

This option is great for people who have already shopped and know what they need for their business or home office furniture.

Our staff is always eager to help customers find the exact furniture they need. But even when it’s just a matter of finding the right price and having the items delivered to your door, we can take the hassle out of buying office furniture.

No matter where you live, or what office furniture you’re looking for, we’d like to help. Browse some of our office furniture online, give us a call, or click here to ask about our new and used office equipment.

When it comes to new and used office furniture, Minnesota and Wisconsin need only remember one name: Podany’s.

Have you ever purchased prescription glasses online? How about shoes? Despite the risk of buying something that won’t fit when it arrives, consumers are being offered new online retail options every day.

Some things, however, just shouldn’t be bought without careful, in-person experience beforehand. This is why you’ll probably never buy a home for your family straight off a website. Sure, that site may show you useful dimensions, property characteristics, room features, and even a variety of great-looking photos. But are you likely to take out a 30-year mortgage on something that “looks good online”? Probably not.

Similarly, there are other things that most people prefer to touch and test before they buy. And office furniture is one of them. When you consider that your next office desk is something you may interact with for nearly half of your waking life, you’re going to want to make sure it fits you and your work needs.

Office chairs are another good example of something to try before you buy. You might get lucky ordering socks online, but if you want an office chair that feels great day-in and day-out, you owe it to your body to make sure you’ve chosen the right one in person.

Chances are, you already know this. If you’ve ever tried on a pair of shoes at the store, or took a new car for a test drive first, you understand the value of a “well-informed decision process.”

At Podany’s, we’re big fans of the well-informed decision process. And while we may not have invented it, we like to think we’ve helped perfect it. Customers who visit our showrooms are encouraged to inspect our office furniture, sit on chairs, and open drawers. Furthermore, our friendly staff is always available to answer questions and offer experienced recommendations.

We want every one of our customers to be happy with their office furniture investment. And history shows us that people are usually happier when they know what they’re buying. Stop in today at either of our two locations in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, and take your new office for a test drive.

If you’re a business owner or decision-maker at your organization, you may have noticed that the presentation of your office and facilities make a distinct impression on your clients. How a business presents its image in small ways can impact how customers view it in big ways.

This is true during all kinds of economic seasons, but especially during downturns when some businesses lose focus on their furniture investments. Even when budgets are more closely guarded, though, your company has unique opportunities to show customers that you’re dynamic and focused on growth.

One of the ways you can project a healthy, growing image without spending any money on new office furniture, is by repairing or refinishing your existing furniture. The furniture repair professionals at Podany’s are experienced in breathing new life into office and computer desks, conference tables, and more.

By letting our experts devote some of their TLC to your existing furniture, you can give your office the refreshing update it needs, and stay under budget. Perhaps best of all, at a time when your competition may neglect their furnishings, your “new” office will show visiting clients that your growth remains strong and unfettered.

Contact us today and let Podany’s show you how easy and affordable our office furniture repair is. We want to help you add to your business image, not your furniture budget.