2torial #0425:
Learn2 Choose Office Furniture (continued)

Consider what you already own

Now that you know what you need, it's time to take a look at what you have. There's no reason to start from scratch unless absolutely necessary.

If you're presently working from home and moving into a larger office, you may already have one desk set, and simply wish to purchase additional ones. Or, maybe you have a few bookshelves that your kids never took to college. If they fit your office image, use them!

This is also a good time to realistically estimate how much money you can spend on furniture. If you're on a tight budget, as most small business owners are in the beginning stages, it's generally not considered wise to spend a great deal of money on high end furniture, unless image is key to determining your business's success.