{"id":25255,"date":"2016-12-07T22:27:43","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T02:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=25255"},"modified":"2023-03-17T13:55:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T17:55:02","slug":"create-an-unforgettable-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2016\/create-an-unforgettable-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Create An Office Visitors Will Never Forget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your office is the first impression a potential client or supplier will get of your company, other than perhaps your website. It should demonstrate everything about your business ethos and show an understanding of modern trends and forward thinking. It\u2019s critical that your office is comfortable and welcoming to any visitors that come by, whether planned or unannounced. Here are a few top tips for making sure that anyone coming to your office will never want to leave, and will definitely never forget you.<\/p>\n

Coffee and food<\/h3>\n

Make sure there is always great coffee and food available, without fail. If your visitor has been traveling for any length of time, or it\u2019s an early morning meeting, they will definitely appreciate a bite to eat and coffee to perk themselves up. Consider working with a professional office coffee company so that you can be sure to get one of the best office coffee machines on the market.<\/p>\n

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\nDoes free food make for a happier office?<\/em><\/p>\n

Make it comfy<\/h3>\n

Use comfortable seating to ensure visitors can relax when they\u2019re with you, and they\u2019re not just waiting for the meeting to be over so they can get up and stretch their legs. Offer a variety of different seating and table set ups so that you have something suitable available, whatever the size and structure of the meeting.<\/p>\n

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\n13 Playful Work Environments That Reinvent Office Space<\/em><\/p>\n

Give gifts<\/h3>\n

As they leave your office, give them something to take home to remember you by. Branded corporate gifts are a great memory jogger, so that every time your visitor uses your branded shaving kit or thermos, they\u2019ll always think back to the great time they had in your office.<\/p>\n

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\n15 Fun (and Affordable) Gifts for Your Business Clients<\/em><\/p>\n

Let the walls speak<\/h3>\n

Plain walls will make the room feel massive and impersonal. Instead, use the walls to shout about the company\u2019s accolades and ethos. Any trophies or certificates should be displayed proudly, and any imagery used should be relevant to your business\u2019s area. Make sure your office<\/a> is interesting, eye-catching, engaging, and smart, and your visitors will never forget you.<\/p>\n

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\n13 Hot Startups With Inspired Office Design<\/em><\/p>\n

Encourage staff to be open<\/h3>\n

When a visitor is in the office, encourage staff to approach them, offer coffee, ask questions, and generally show that your company is friendly and welcoming. People will appreciate the effort and will leave feeling as though they\u2019ve already been assimilated into the team. There\u2019s nothing worse than treating a visitor as an inconvenience and basically ignoring them, so don\u2019t let it happen.<\/p>\n

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\nHow to Introduce Yourself in a Meeting<\/em><\/p>\n

Hire an excellent receptionist<\/h3>\n

A professional meeter and greeter should have a cheery personality, and be able to make conversation with ease. Have your receptionist make friends with the visitor, and give them a quick office tour, their name badge, bottled water, and maybe some branded chocolates. Your guest will immediately relax if they\u2019re welcomed by someone who seems happy and interested in meeting them.<\/p>\n

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\n5 Ways to Properly Greet a Customer
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Introduce them to the big guys<\/h3>\n

Whoever the visitor is, make them feel special by introducing them to the managing director and anyone else of import. Even if they do no more than exchange names and titles and shake hands, introduce them all the same. Your visitor will be made to feel important, and who doesn\u2019t want that?<\/p>\n

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\nHow to Make Introductions Like a Gentleman<\/em><\/p>\n

If you follow these few simple tips, your guests are guaranteed never to forget how special you made them feel, and that\u2019s pretty great for business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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