Archive for July, 2009

Any successful business will tell you that the first point of contact, the reception desk, is a crucial part of securing business. A waiting area or room that has a desk set-up will show potential partners and clients that you are a serious and trustworthy company. Staff on the desk should welcome the visitors warmly and the area should have the right atmosphere- if it doesn’t then this could mean a loss of business for you. Indeed, it is shown in statistics that visitors to an office will analyse the working environment before they decide whether they wish to do business with the company or not.

This type of desk is a common sight in most establishments and aids an air of sophistication to any room. It needs to “stick out” so that visitors entering your place of business are aware that there is a specific area that they need to report to. It is usually accompanied by a seating or waiting area to allow clients to rest comfortably before meeting the persons they are there to see.

Reception desks can also double as a secretary desk if you are located in a small building or even a home-based business. This way you can utilize staff and the space of your working environment. It is not necessary to dismiss the idea of having a desk if you are a small company as there are many shapes and sizes, as well as materials to choose from; this way you are bound to find a desk that is suitable for your needs.

Sourcing a reception desk is an easy task; you will find many stores on the High Street or in business parks specifically catering for office furniture supplies. Many companies now use the internet to find their ideal office equipment and many desk suppliers will be fund in this way. It is usually the case that suppliers and manufacturers have their own website featuring a range of desks that they have available to buy.

You will find that all tastes are catered for in regards to color, shape, size, material and design. Perhaps you are looking for a desk to fit in with your current office scheme or you are starting up a business and need to create an environment from scratch; whatever the situation you can locate the perfect desk on the internet. Discounts are generally given by suppliers and manufacturers on orders over a certain amount or on orders of multiple items at once. It may be beneficial to you to order a reception desk and seating together, saving you both time and money.

The reception desk itself should meet all of the needs of the staff who will be using it. Many desks will come with standard features such as desk-overs and cable ports. They may also feature low level wheelchair access or drawers with an in-built filing system. You need to ensure the desk is the right size and has the right traits to add to your working environment in the correct way.

In order to get started, you need to figure out which area of your office will be used for this function. Next you need to measure the area correctly to ensure the reception desk or secretary desk will fit perfectly. Many suppliers will deliver the desks ready-made so it is advisable to double check that they will fit through any doorways into your premises in order to be installed in the chosen area.

Adding a reception desk or secretary desk is essential to create the right atmosphere of professionalism within your office environment. It will not only help your staff to work more efficiently but it will show your potential business clients that you do mean business.