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How a Clean Reception Desk Can Lead to More Money

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:02:27 +0000

When customers walk into your business, the first thing they are seeing is the reception area, more notably the reception desk. What if your reception desk is dirty, or there are papers scattered about? Well, then customers may not want to do business with you.

This brings me back to something my old college buddy, Rick Thomas, used to say: “You can’t find success, you have to create it for yourself.” And it’s really true, a cluttered reception counter can be misleading to customers, yes, but they don’t know that your business is not also “cluttered”. You can’t expect people to know what you’re thinking, you have to make them know what you’re thinking. You do that by having a nice reception area.

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Did I mention that Rick is now making nearly 7 figures a year? It’s true. The way this guy started out though, I’m not surprised at all. I went to visit Rick very early on in his career. He worked for a very small firm at the time, but he had his own receptionist. We were going out to get some lunch and the last thing he told his receptionist before he left was, “Make sure to tidy up your reception counters before you leave.” Doesn’t sound too strange, right? What is strange is that “the area” that he wanted “tidied up” had only a few papers scattered around. It was nothing too big. But Rick saw it as a problem.

I know what you’re thinking. “This guy Rick sounds like a real obsessive compulsive crazy person.” I can tell you, he wasn’t. In fact, Rick Thomas may be the most sane and logical human being I know. And right now, Rick is out there making tons of money while you’re leaving your reception desk dirty and making the same amount you’ve made for the past few years. What have you got to lose? Just give it a shot. Maybe you’ll make more money, maybe you won’t, but chances are you will. Rick Thomas did.

So, go out there. Keep that reception desk clean. And create success for yourself.

Which Reception Desk to Choose

admin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:56:08 +0000

We have all seen it, and we have all stood in front of it, but in my experience, a reception desk seems to be one of those things that we can’t remember. Can you tell me exactly what the last reception desk you saw looked like? Probably not, so then how are you supposed to buy one for your business. Here are some specifications to some of the best reception desks in the world as well as some guides to finding the best reception counter.

Reception desks are simply standard office desks with an exception – they have a raised shelf at the front of the desk to assist people who are walking in to an office. Reception counters, on the other hand, are specifically designed pieces of furniture that are higher up than normal desks and can most likely hold a few receptionists. They are seen in many buildings like airports and hotels, as well as offices.

Bespoke Reception
Be cautious when selecting your reception counter. Bespoke reception counters can be bought, but they are tailored specifically for your application an may take a long time (6-8 weeks perhaps). Of course they can be created to your exact necessities. For instance, a specific wood veneer is designed to fit into a specific place, but it may end up costing a lot.

Modular Reception
Next is the modular reception counter. These are made up from of the standard units and can be accommodated to numerous different areas. This approach is a major decrease in cost and almost looks as good as a bespoke. Also, they can be extended for extra reception staff. These models can be standard but are, more often than not, built to order, so a delivery time of 4 weeks is not unusual. Some models, such as the Edison range, are stocked in a limited range of finishes, therefore, your counter could be ready for use within a week.

Disabilities
When laying out specifications for a reception counter you need to take into account the Disability Discrimination Act which requires that you provide adequate use for disabled people. This means you may be required to have a lower area of the counter for wheelchair users.

Finish
While choosing your perfect reception counter, you need to pay attention to the finish. Many people feel that a real wood veneer finish is best, but it requires more maintenance than normal to keep that look. It is normally more expensive as well. A Melamine finish looks nearly as good and will be less costly, and are resilient to scratching or heat.

What You Need to Know When Choosing a Reception Desk

admin — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:25:10 +0000

Office desks and reception desks are different. One, the office desk, just appears as a normal desk. The other, the reception desk, has a higher front end to allow leaning from customers as they enter your business. And then there are reception counters. These are higher up off the ground. Most of the time they can hold more than one receptionist. You can see these in places like the doctor’s office or the airport.

When you choose a reception desk it is important to know what kind you want. For instance, if you were to choose a bespoke reception counter, it may take longer, sometimes up to six weeks, because they are made to order and to your specifications. Now, if you were to go with a modular reception desk, you might be saving a little time and money. This type of reception counter can fit into many different places and can be made larger to add extra staff. You can get these in a set type or built-to-order. If you choose the ladder option, you’re looking at about four weeks for delivery. Sometimes the models could be ready in a week.

There are two important issues you need to take into consideration when purchasing a reception counter. The Disabilities Act may come into play which requires you to make a portion of the desk lower to the ground for easy access to wheelchair users. Another issue is the finish of the desk. A clean real wood looking finish is the preferred choice of many people, however this takes a lot of work to keep up the look. It can be more costly as well. There are other finishes that look about the same that are cheaper and hold their own under heat and scratching.

I hope this has been informative to you. In time, we all must make our own decisions, but I hope your burden has been lifted a little bit.