The beginning of a new year is exciting for multiple reasons. It can signify a fresh start; the resetting of everything that didn’t go right in the previous year; and for the accounting department, the beginning (or halfway point) of the fiscal year. One of the things we like the most about the beginning of a […]
Oh, 2015. It has had its ups and downs. But, in general, has been a great year for the Chicagoland area. Summer was warm, but not too hot. Fall came late but was relatively dry and easy. And, in more recent times, it’s been a noticeably warmer winter than years past. Despite 2015 being pretty […]
When you think of this time of year – the beginning of the holiday season and the advent of winter – what are the first things that come to mind? If it’s Christmas carols, Santa Claus and your favorite holiday tunes, then you are like most Americans – normal and sane. But if you’re us, […]
The holiday season approaches ever nearer. With it will surely be office parties, fruit cake, fruit punch, cookie platters, egg nog, and all sorts of other potentially staining agents that will threaten the sanctity of your office furniture. Bah humbug? Not so much when it comes to the investments you made equipping your office with […]
If you’ve been to your local Walgreens (or even local grocery store) lately, you’ve likely seen the signs to get your flu shot. (You’ve also probably started seeing Halloween decorations – yes, in September – but that’s a whole different issue…) With flu season upon us, there are some important considerations we can make to […]
You’ve just bought an executive desks chair for your home or work office. It’s made from premium materials and sits on a new chair rug for under your desk – a desk which you recently bought from your favorite Swedish retailer. You’re ready for your workplace comfort and productivity to reach whole new levels. If […]
When Westridge Management Company in South Barrington, IL decided to upgrade their conference room, the large boardroom table in dark walnut was the “center of attention.” Representing a sizable investment, the room was readied just in time for the first of two very important meetings with potential clients. The first meeting went well. But the […]
Successful meetings are essential to any strong business venture. Consistently running taut, productive staff meetings can gain you a lot of clout among your superiors – and the affection of your coworkers. On the flipside, if you mess up a meeting, the outcome can be disastrous. If you can’t seem to get the technology to […]
If you’re new to the site and to interior design, you may be thinking to yourself: Why would you want glass tops for office furniture? For starters, you would want glass tops for office furniture for these three primary reasons. Function Simply put, glass tops for office furniture help protect them from all the work […]
If you truly care about business – either the one you work for or the one you own – you must know the value of perseverance by now. You realize that in order to truly be successful, you need to do the best you can at every task you take on. And when you occasionally […]