3. Look for Cost-Effective Office Furniture Alternatives
Think an office-supply store is the best place to buy office furniture? Think again. Even buying furniture from a “discount” store can set your business back thousands of dollars. And while leasing furniture may sound like an easy option, it can be even more expensive than buying new furniture.
First, consider acquiring office furniture one piece at a time rather than as a set. By purchasing single pieces with a similar style and color, you’ll have more options for buying furniture — and nobody is likely to notice the difference.
Real-estate “staging” firms are another great way to acquire high-quality furniture at a low price. Stagers keep large collections of furniture that they use to dress up homes for sale (including home offices). Most of the time a stager’s furniture gets used just a few times and then put up for sale at a steep discount. The International Association of Home Staging Professionals can put you in touch with stagers in your area.