Keeping Your Business Premises Presentable

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. In addition to your business running at maximum efficiency, you want it’s appearance to be as impeccable and appealing as possible. The following contributed is entitled, Keeping Your Business Premises Presentable.

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Business premises of any kind should always look presentable. Whether you welcome clients or customers to your premises or it’s just your staff who sees them, it’s essential to keep your premises looking smart. It projects a good image of your business, and it helps to keep up morale among your employees. Maintaining your premises is something that can be very easy to neglect if you’re not careful. You’re focused on what seems like more important matters, so it might not be at the top of your list. But there are several things you can do to make sure your business is presentable at all times.

Set Standards for Staff

Your staff needs to be able to pitch in and keep your premises clean and tidy. You might not expect them to carry out cleaning duties, but it’s still reasonable to expect them to help maintain tidiness and cleanliness. You definitely don’t want them doing anything that actively makes the place messier, so it’s reasonable to expect them to clean up after themselves. Make sure you set certain standards for your staff so that they know what’s expected of them and what responsibilities they have to help keep your business looking smart.

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Declutter Regularly

Regular decluttering is a must for any business. It’s something that you might think to do at home but don’t consider when you’re at work. Lots of different types of clutter can start to accumulate, from cardboard boxes from deliveries of supplies to old pieces of equipment that aren’t useful anymore or paper records that you no longer need to keep. Decluttering at least once or twice a year will help to ensure you get rid of anything that you no longer need. Unwanted items can be recycled or perhaps even sold to recoup some money from them.

Use a Cleaning Service

For many businesses, it makes sense to hire cleaners and maintenance people. Using a janitorial company to help keep your premises clean is smart if you want to keep up appearances. It can also help to ensure you are always stocked up on essential supplies for bathrooms or other areas of the business. Many companies can offer daily or weekly services, as well as less regular cleaning options. If you need carpets or other flooring cleaned occasionally, they can often help with that and other tasks that might be required now and then.

Stay on To of Maintenance

Good maintenance is also important if you want your business premises to look presentable at all times. Anything that looks rundown or isn’t working as well as it should can make your business look scruffy. Take care of any problems as soon as you can to ensure they don’t get worse over time. By staying on top of maintenance problems, you can keep your premises looking smart and inviting. Sometimes you need a fresh coat of paint or a quick repair.

Your roof

Your roof is one of the most important aspects when it comes to maintaining your business premises. Neglecting the roof can cause a lot of problems, including dampness or leaks entering your premises. Make sure your roof is checked regularly, and any necessary repairs are carried out promptly. You should also check that the guttering is in good condition, as debris can build up and cause blockages.

Get in touch with a metal roofing contractor to ensure your business premises remain to look presentable and in top condition. This will also help to protect your premises from the elements and reduce any potential problems that might arise from poor roof maintenance.

Keep your business premises presentable and they will be better for your employees, customers, or any other visitors.

Author: anwaryusef

Anwar Y. Dunbar is a Regulatory Scientist. Being a naturally curious person, he is also a student of all things. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan and his Bachelor’s Degree in General Biology from Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU). Prior to starting the Big Words Blog Site, Anwar published and contributed to numerous research articles in competitive scientific journals reporting on his research from graduate school and postdoctoral years. After falling in love with writing, he contributed to the now defunct Examiner.com, and the Edvocate where he regularly wrote about: Education-related stories/topics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Financial Literacy; as well as conducted interviews with notable individuals such as actor and author Hill Harper. Having many influences, one of his most notable heroes is author, intellectual and speaker, Malcolm Gladwell, author of books including Outliers and David and Goliath. Anwar has his hands in many, many activities. In addition to writing, Anwar actively mentors youth, works to spread awareness of STEM careers, serves on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the David M. Brown Arlington Planetarium, serves as Treasurer for the JCSU Washington, DC Alumni Chapter, and is active in the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Ministry at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. He also tutors in the subjects of biology, chemistry and physics. Along with his multi-talented older brother Amahl Dunbar (designer of the Big Words logos, inventor and a plethora of other things), Anwar is a “Fanboy” and really enjoys Science-Fiction and Superhero movies including but not restricted to Captain America Civil War, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Prometheus. He is a proud native of Buffalo, NY.

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