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The topic of conversation this time of year revolves around the ending of summer breaks and the beginning of a new school year.  We spend time and money ensuring we put our children in the best position to succeed but often forget about our own needs.  Adults’ schedules change this time a year as much as our children’s.  We need to make sure we set ourselves up for professional success along the way.

Remote vs Return

Companies, both large and small, are moving away from 100% work from home ...

When discussing office furniture, the first things that come to mind are desks and chairs.  These are the tools we use every day and are the trademark look of any workspace.  However, one of the most used pieces of office furniture is rarely talked about -- conference tables can be the heart of any office and are used for a variety of purposes.  Not all conference tables are created equally and ensuring you have the one that fits your space is crucial for comfort and office aesthetics.

Dimensio...

Storage solutions for the workplace have changed drastically over the past few decades.  The digital age has transformed how much printed paperwork is used and how much needs to be kept for certain periods of time.  Offices used to need special areas just to store paperwork, these spaces can now be used for other needs and the cabinets and files in them can be repurposed or replaced.

Desk Storage

Most personal workspaces have some type of storage built into it.  Older desks are likely to ha...

Getting sticker shock while shopping is not uncommon, especially in modern times.  Pricing keeps going up and we often have a budget in mind, and we usually find ways to exceed it far more quickly than we expect.  This is more noticeable when making large purchases such as office furniture.  Unlike groceries and clothing, we do not make significant purchases often and things change drastically over a long period of time.  Furthermore, we want to make sure we are buying quality products and in to...

Bold design choices and the use of impactful colors can help create a signature look for any business, but making the wrong decisions can be costly and backfire.  We all want our company to stand out and be recognizable.  Successful branding will leave a mark that will be remembered in the community and with customers, failure will result in our image being remembered for the wrong reasons. When we think of our company’s appearance, we must also remember that our offices and workspaces are an ex...

Commercial offices have changed a lot in the last several years as remote work became the new trend.  As a result, offices became smaller as less space was needed.  This trend evolved as companies embraced a hybrid style of work requiring a certain percentage of time to be spent in the office.  People could share space as they only had to make an appearance a few days a week.  Large gatherings and conferences that used to take place in person have largely become digital via conference call servi...

Desks come in many shapes, sizes, materials, colors, and prices.  This makes people think that buying a desk can be difficult and confusing, but it does not have to be. When deciding what desk works right for your needs all you need to do is break the decision down to a few simple factors.

Dimensions

The first thing to consider when selecting a new desk is where it will be going and what is the ideal size.  Prior to looking at what is available, you should measure the space and have a conce...

As we enter the New Year we often focus on personal goals and resolutions.  We think of ways to better our health and ourselves and strive to achieve these goals.  However, these goals typically focus on personal health and well being and we often overlook how we can become better professionals in the years to come.

Being Efficient

The key to being a successful professional is to be effective, efficient, and exceptional.  There are many ways to accomplish these goals, but we often think abo...

December is known for the Holiday season and the end of the year.  We spend lots of time thinking about holiday celebrations, Christmas decorations, and how to make the most of the season.  However, December is also a month of waiting.  We wait at airports, we wait in traffic, we wait in lines at retail stores, and we wait for Christmas to arrive.  We spend so much time waiting for ourselves we do not often think about those who might be waiting for us.

Inevitable Delays

We always want to b...

We have been spoiled by a great summer and a beautiful fall, but we must not let our guard down because now that it is November we must come to accept that Winter is on the horizon.  Daylight savings time has come to an end, trees are shedding their summer leaves, and it is dark at the end of dinner time.  However, with November comes too wonderful things.  The thought that the holiday season is on the horizon and, thankfully, an end to the constant political advertisements.

Peace at Last

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