Affordable Office Resources

Getting Started

Getting Started: 6 steps to success...

One of the most difficult and frustrating problems many of our customers encounter is simply getting started with the design and planning process for a new office space. It is a confusing and time-consuming process. When planning a project, it is important to remember that our typical manufacturing lead-time is 3-4 weeks from the date of your order placement.

Step1: We'll start with a tape measure and paper taking accurate dimensions the room and noting windows, doors, columns, heating units, light switches, outlets, baseboards, etc. We will explore the flow and internal workings of your environment. The more we know about your functions and duties, the more we are able to provide solutions for your work environment.

Step 2: All physical elements of the room are input into our design system. Based on the needs of the employee and the space available, "typical" models are selected and tailored to fit the situation. For example, if we are creating a telemarketing center, we have typical telemarketing stations to start with. Different sets of "typicals" exist for Management, Sales, Finance, etc.

Step 3: These typical models are combined with the layout of the room to develop a systems furniture plan that will meet your requirements. Computer generated floor plans and 3-dimensional renderings will be prepared to help you visualize your new work environment.

Step 4: The quantities of parts and pieces are entered into our computerized pricing program, which will generate a comprehensive and itemized listing of all components and prices required to complete the project. Additional charges for delivery, installation, taxes, etc. will also be shown. THERE WILL BE NO HIDDEN CHARGES.

Step 5: We will discus with you in great detail the specifics of your project and present any alternatives that you may want to consider. Final are usually made on Fabric, Laminates, paints and trims. We offer about half a million possible color combinations and will be glad to help guide you toward some of the more popular selections. Any required revisions will be made to your project at this time.

Step 6: After the plan meets your satisfaction, placing an order is easy. Upon your signed approval, the "quotation" is turned into a "Work order Acknowledgment." The order is then turned over to our production department, double checked for accuracy, broken down and assigned to a production manager who will delegate the individual manufacturing tasks required. At completion, the order is consolidated and rechecked by our shipping department. The product is now ready for delivery "as specified" by the promised date.

Savings Solutions

Our focus and responsibility to our client is to help service you in the most cost effective manner possible. We have a multitude of cost saving ideas to help solve budget problems.

A few for you to review:

Blending:

A client doesn't necessarily need to match the exact product manufacturer but can however, maintain the same aesthetic appearance by using the same fabric, trim and laminate colors on their newly acquired products.

The same holds true if an O.E.M. match is required. You can obtain better value without sacrificing appearance by using pre-owned supports and hardware in unseen areas. Some pieces are never seen after they are installed, therefore scratches and minor defects are not an issue. As systems furniture is priced based on the amount of components used, every piece adds up.

Design Efficiencies:

Sometimes simple design changes will save thousands of dollars. Allow yourself to be flexible. Allow us to help you achieve your goals in the most cost effective approach possible. Our job is not to sell you as much product as we can, but to focus on the task at hand and treat your project as if we were spending our own money.

A proven example of our efficiency would be in an area where you would be running a consecutive string of stations along an existing building wall. Traditionally you would use panels (one of the most costly components in a workstation) to support your work surfaces, shelving units, paper management tools as well as carry your power and cable management to the employee. We have eliminated the need for all of these panels by using wall track to suspend overhead storage and work surfaces. You can use power and data ports from the walls as versed to the costly addition of powered panels. If acoustics become an issue you can utilize our modified tack boards to create a sound baffling effect as well as maintain the aesthetic appeal of a full workstation.