Office Furniture Buyer's Checklist
| Here are a few helpful hints to make sure you're getting the best office furniture value for your company: |
ASK QUESTIONS |
- What services are offered?
- Can they meet your job specifications? (timeframe, budget, job size, any special requirements)
- Is there a warranty?
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| TAKE A TOUR |
- Visit the dealer and inspect the facilities
- Meet the people who will work on your project - sales staff, designer, project manager and lead installer.
- Speak with a designer and project team leader about your specific objectives.
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| CHECK REFERENCES |
- How happy are past customers with both the products and services provided?
- Would they use this dealer again?
- Visit a recently installed project.
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| OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER |
- Is the support staff professional and easy to work with?
- Is the company financially stable?
- Are they members of their industry trade associations, OFR (Office Furniture recyclers)
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| BEFORE COMMITTING |
- Follow sound business practices - make sure all pricing, warranties, job specifications and delivery dates are in writing.
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