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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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

Everyone loves a utility player.  Whether it’s the baseball player who can hit strong and play every position with incredible aptitude, or the administrative assistant who keeps the office running like a well-oiled machine, we need our utility players.

What we don’t usually think of when we hear that phrase, though, is office furniture.

When your business or organization is in belt-tightening mode, our staff can help you make your office furniture budget go farther … Read More