There’s a chance that the importance of first impressions has been overblown. Can you win back those people who didn’t like what they initially saw? Probably…but it’ll be much harder than just getting them on board the first time around. As such, it’s best to make sure there are no question marks about your business. If you give your offices a professional look and feel, you’ll be able to get down to the important matter of taking care of business. Below, we take a look at how you can get your premises in tip-top shape for visitors.

First Impressions

There are some companies who spend a lot of time taking care of their interiors, yet completely overlook their exteriors! Remember: the first thing that your visitors will see won’t be the splendid interior you’ve crafted. It’ll be your entranceway, the greeting they get from the receptionist, and so on. As such, take steps to make sure that this aspect of your office is watertight. You’ll want your entranceway to be well sign-posted, well-lit, and welcoming. It’ll be the best way to let the world know that beyond those doors, serious work is taking place.

Lighting and Infrastructure

You can sometimes just get a feel for a place that seems professional, and ones that don’t. But there’s normally a cause for that ‘feeling,’ and it’s the lighting. If you’ve got dark, uninspiring lighting, then you’re not going to impress too many people. If, on the other hand, you have natural lighting, sharp overhead lighting, and polished concrete floors that make the office sparkle, then you’ll be getting off on the right foot. Don’t forget your infrastructure, either: it’s worthwhile having high-quality desks and chairs, and not just to keep your employees on board.

Neat and Orderly

It doesn’t matter how much effort you put in elsewhere: if your offices are in a state of disarray, then that’s all your visitors are going to see. As such, make sure you’re hiring a cleaning firm to take care of keeping your offices in tip-top condition. Also, consider going digital; there are benefits to your energy bill and the environment, of course, but it’ll also reduce the amount of loose paper that’s flying around the place. It’s much easier to keep the sleek and modern minimalism look in order when you have less stuff in the office.

A Space for Meetings

There’s nothing worse than inviting someone for a meeting and then just sitting at your open plan desk area. It’s not a professional look. It’s much better to have a dedicated meeting room located within your office, even if that means you can’t have your own private space.

Set the Standards

Finally, remember to set the standards for your employees! It’ll be much easier to maintain high professional standards across the board if everyone on your team knows what’s expected of them. It might be a case of just ensuring their desks our tidy come the end of the day, but it’ll make a difference.