Month: May 2015

Is Modular Furniture Right for Your Office?

Posted on May 25, 2015 by - Office Furniture

Modular office furniture pieces are pre-made work surfaces or units that can be combined in different ways to furnish a room. This often includes walls, desks, cubicles, cabinets and other storage solutions. Modular furniture can be expensive, but if it’s right for your business, it could save you time, money and headaches in the long run.

Are you renting an office? It’s hard to pour money into an office renovation when you don’t own the building. Plus, landlord expectations can make any structural changes hard to consider. With modular furniture, you can separate your space into offices, workstations, common areas, whatever you need, without making any permanent changes to the owner’s building. And better yet, you can pack up your whole office and take it with you when you move.

 

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Is your business changing? Whether your company is growing or downsizing, your office needs are changing. Maybe you need more space, or you need larger offices. Modular furniture adapts to be anything you need it to be. Did you just hire a new executive? Give them a corner office with movable walls and desks. Are you downsizing and want to open up more common space? Simply fold flat and pack up the modular pieces you’re not using. Instead of paying to move your business to a better-suited space, make your office work with flexible furniture.

 

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Is disorganization ruining your office’s productivity? Employees that are too crammed together can’t be productive. Neither can employees who can’t find the materials and supplies they need. Modular furniture helps you visualize and organize your office into distinct work zones that can be relocated, depending on employee needs. Modular furniture saves you space and can optimize your office’s workflow.

Modular furniture is flexible, adaptive and designed to encourage productivity in your workplace. It might even pay for itself in saved moving costs and streamlined office operations.

The Quality Group works with the biggest brands in the modular furniture industry, like Steelcase, Allsteel and more. We can find the best modular office furniture for your space, deliver it and install it. We’ll even haul away and recycle your old furniture. If you think modular furniture could be right for your office, let’s get in touch.

 

Work with The Quality Group At The Quality Group, we’re your commercial relocation specialists. Founded in 1987 in New Orleans, LA, The Quality Group serves the Gulf States with comprehensive commercial moving services from move planning to furniture installation. No other company puts in the time or preparation that we do to make your move stress and hassle-free.

How to: Move into Your First Office

Posted on May 18, 2015 by - Moving Preparation

You’ve been running a successful business from home, but you’re starting to outgrow your home office. Whether you’re trying to hire new employees, need more space for operations, or want to bring in bigger clients, a brick and mortar office could be a great next step for your business.

 

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Research the Market

Check out the commercial real estate market in your area to get an idea of rent prices and operational costs. Check out offices of different sizes and in different locations to make the smartest investment for your business.

 

Check Your Cash Flow

If your business can’t sustain the operational costs that come with an office, now is not the time to move. Make sure you are bringing in enough revenue to support your office long-term. You can also start saving rent money before you move once you know what rentals in your target area cost.

 

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Find the Right Office

There are plenty of affordable options for a legitimate commercial office. There are stand-alone buildings, office parks and even co-working offices. Research each option to find out which meets your needs and your budget.

 

Moving into your first office can seem chaotic, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Call The Quality Group, and we can talk you through the entire commercial moving process. From planning to setting up your new office, we take care of everything so you can focus on making your business even more successful.

 

For more helpful intel about getting your own office, check out Grasshopper’s blog.

Work with The Quality Group

At The Quality Group, we’re your commercial relocation specialists. Founded in 1987 in New Orleans, LA, The Quality Group serves the Gulf States with comprehensive commercial moving services from move planning to furniture installation. No other company puts in the time or preparation that we do to make your move stress and hassle-free.

 

Relocating Your Business to Louisiana? We can Help

Posted on May 11, 2015 by - Uncategorized

Moving your business out-of-state can get complicated. There’s employee schedules, customer needs and your own move to coordinate. If you’re moving your business to Louisiana, welcome! Here’s some tips to get you through the stress of commercial relocation.

 

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Louisiana offers attractive tax credits for business owners

In an effort to attract successful businesses and the thriving economy they create, Louisiana’s Economic Development department has created opportunities for significant tax savings. These tax credits are available for almost every industry, and can increase your business’s cash flow by reducing its taxable income. Check out what credits your business could be eligible for here.

Watch out for double taxation

When you register your business in a new state, you will have to pay state taxes. If you’re not careful, you will also have to pay state taxes to the state you just move out of. Make sure that your corporation or LLC is correctly registered by looking at your options.

 

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Workers are looking for jobs in Louisiana

If you’re business is moving and looking to hire, Louisiana is a good place to start. Over the past few years, job growth has steadily grown in Louisiana. And according to some, unemployment has also increased because more people are “entering the workforce to look for jobs”.

 

 

If you’re moving your business to Louisiana, look no further than The Quality Group. We work all over the Gulf Coast and we’re familiar with local landscape, transportation routes and traffic. We use our almost 30 years of commercial relocation experience to make sure your move goes smoothly.

Work with The Quality Group

At The Quality Group, we’re your commercial relocation specialists. Founded in 1987 in New Orleans, LA, The Quality Group serves the Gulf States with comprehensive commercial moving services from move planning to furniture installation. No other company puts in the time or preparation that we do to make your move stress and hassle-free.

 

4 Signs that Now is the Time to Move Your Office

Posted on May 4, 2015 by - Uncategorized

Balancing growth and growing pains can be tricky. You know you need a new office, but a commercial move can be a hassle for both management and employees. Finding the right time to move your office is hard, but these surefire signs can help.

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Is your business growing or downsizing? – Finding an office that meets your needs can also reduce your costs. If you have more employees than your office can fit, a bigger space will increase productivity and profits. If you’re ready to downsize, you could save on property and administration costs in a smaller office.

Would another office in your existing building work for your company? If you can find another space in your current building or secure another floor to expand operations, you can cut down on the cost of moving and the hassle of dealing with a new landlord.

Does your office match your brand image? As your business grows and matures, so does its image. You need an office space that matches where your company’s brand is now, and where you want it to be in the future. A new office that reflects the image of your company, whether modern, forward-thinking, or established, can bring in loyal, life-long customers.

How is employee morale? Employees are the most impacted by your office’s environment. A cramped office or one that make everyday operations harder ruins their moral, slowing production and increasing staff turnover. A new office that better meets your employees’ needs is like a fresh start, and will boost your company’s productivity.

Now is the right time for your commercial move, and The Quality Group is here to make moving a breeze. We consider every angle to get your office moved on time and on budget.

 

Work with The Quality Group

At The Quality Group, we’re your commercial relocation specialists. Founded in 1987 in New Orleans, LA, The Quality Group serves the Gulf States with comprehensive commercial moving services from move planning to furniture installation. No other company puts in the time or preparation that we do to make your move stress and hassle-free.