Running your own business is great fun, but it can be exhausting. In the early days, it is best not to say no to work. You never know if that extra client you are squeezing in is going to turn out to be a loyal and long-term customer.

 

 

You relish landmark moments like opening your first business premises, but to some extent, dread them too. Setting up a new office, salon, shop or workshop is a daunting, and potentially time-consuming task. But it is vital that you get it right. Fortunately, there are ways to simplify the task and get it done in hours rather than days.

Keep the decor simple

You really should give your business premises a fresh coat of paint. It does not take long and will make a huge difference to how good your workplace looks when potential clients visit.

To start with opting for plain walls with a few pieces of good quality artwork to brighten things up, and help you with your branding. HelloCanvas canvas prints are ideal for this. The entire ordering process takes minutes. Everything is done online, all you do is send them your high-quality photo, choose the size, finish and frame and pay. Within as little as a week you get your artwork delivered to your door.

Use your brand and logo in your business premises

If you are selling a product or service it is always worth having a logo made up. We are visual creatures, so remember images better than anything else. Therefore, using a logo, in your business premises, on your correspondence, website and social media accounts makes a lot of sense.

You can easily get your logo made up into a banner, wall sticker, large picture or window decal. This does not cost a lot of money and is a good way to make sure you incorporate it into your business premises.

You can find out more about branding and how to create one for your small business, by reading this article.

Rent your furniture and equipment

The next task is to furnish your business premises. In most cases, the simple approach is to rent the furniture and equipment that you need. There are plenty of companies that offer this service. Including specialist firms that rent out everything you need to set up a beauty parlour, hairdressers or another type of business. This is by far the simplest approach, but you need to be aware it can be an expensive way to do it. Therefore, you should cost it out first, and review the situation once you are sure your business is viable, and that you will be staying open in the long-term.

Rent a serviced business premises

If all of the above still looks like too much work it is worth exploring the option of renting out a serviced space. You can easily find serviced offices, where redecorating, and the basic equipment you need is included in the rental deal. For other business models like hairdressers this option is not so easy, but if you do your research you can often find that fully equipped premises are actually available to rent in your area.

 

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