January 30th, 2012
Think about the last major purchase you made for your company. You probably spent hours upon hours researching everything there is to know about the product to ensure you make an informed decision. You read descriptions, reviews, watch videos and ask colleagues, stockpiling information before you commit. You visit various websites that offer the product and analyze the credibility of each company. When the time comes to finally pull the trigger, you can only hope your research led you to the right decision. EthoSource’s website is amassed with office furniture knowledge. We understand the magnitude of your office furniture purchase to your business. That is why we take an educational approach to selling pre-owned office furniture. We want our customers to have a full understanding about their office furniture purchase.
The EthoSource website has just about everything and anything you could want to know about new, pre-owned and refurbished office furniture. There are sections dedicated to describing our refurbished cubicles, pre-owned office furniture, our office furniture liquidation services, furniture management services, green initiatives, informative blogs and much much more. We have videos galore of case studies of completed projects, our design process, our project management team, a company overview, previously completed projects and more.
Our extensive inventory of new, pre-owned and refurbished office furniture is described, in detail, for each product. Our pre-owned office furniture is listed with honest descriptions so that our customers know exactly what to expect.
Apart from the seemingly never-ending plethora of information on our website, the EthoSource staff is highly educated and experienced in everything office furniture related. No matter your question, our staff will have the answer, or find the answer out for you.
All in all, our goal at EthoSource is to familiarize you with anything you need to know about office furniture, so when the time comes to make your next office furniture purchase, you can feel confident in your decision. So go ahead, take a stroll around the EthoSource website and pick our brains, we encourage it.
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January 23rd, 2012
Womenkind is a New York marketing firm that specializes in marketing to women. Their discovery process focuses on understanding exactly what their clients’ targeted demographic wants and will respond to. EthoSource takes a similar approach, getting to know their customers’ preferences and work environment in order to make certain that both their needs and wants are met. “We do brand strategy,” explained Kristi Faulkner, President of Womenkind, “and that means really understanding our clients’ visions and goals and helping them get clarity if they haven’t yet. I think that’s exactly what EthoSource did.”
EthoSource visited Womenkind’s new space before it had even been built, working with Womenkind to identify exactly the right fabrics and fixtures. “They gave us ideas on everything,” said Faulkner. “They showed us how to make the space functional.”
Womenkind was concerned about function, but aesthetics were also a high priority. A New York City marketing firm has to be conscious of image, and Womenkind is a high style firm. Creativity and good looks are always important to them, and they care about the details.
At the same time, they had a small space to work with and they liked the idea of using pre-owned office furniture. Womenkind was considering the idea of pre-owned furniture, but they weren’t ready to compromise on style.
EthoSource account executive Lisa Frizol shared photos of previous EthoSource installations to show Womenkind that a sleek look could be accomplished with used office furniture. Womenkind decided to go with EthoSource and their all-encompassing Office Furniture Management services.
EthoSource specializes in the refurbishment of Herman Miller Ethospace cubicles. Ethospace has the versatility to work well in all types of office environments and lends itself to be fully customized to the customer’s needs. Through its versatility, EthoSource’s designers were able to configure the cubicles in a way that maximized the work space and functioned according to Womenkind’s needs.
EthoSource’s refurbished cubicles used chocolate brown laminate work surfaces with extra white trim to produce a professional, high tech look with flair. EthoSource also provided customized, extra white, bookcases for the private offices. The new cubicles and bookcases suited the hardwood floors and glass of Womenkind’s Broadway offices as well as the tastes of Womenkind’s creative team.
“I don’t feel like we compromised on anything,” said Faulkner. “It’s really good value for a small, growing company like ours. Saving money on our furniture allowed us to invest in other areas.”
Womenkind also liked being able to recycle by using EthoSource’s refurbished workspaces. “I loved the idea of recycling,” said Faulkner, “and they had beautiful products. We got a good value and did something good for the planet.”
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January 10th, 2012
Why buy new office furniture when you can buy pre-owned office furniture that functions the same and looks fantastic, but is a fraction of the price? Think of it like a car, certified pre-owned cars are of the same quality of a new car, but at a lower price, so why buy new? At EthoSource, we liquidate high-end office furniture from large businesses all across the U.S. We carefully select the best inventories from these businesses and bring them back to our facility. After a thorough cleaning and inspection they are made available to our customers. Along with pre-owned solutions, we offer refurbished cubicles that are another great way of saving money without sacrificing quality.
Many of our customers are amazed at the quality of the product they receive for the price. By purchasing pre-owned or refurbished office furniture, they are actually able to get a higher quality product than they would have by purchasing new at the same price. For example, you could buy a new, lower quality desk, or a pre-owned high quality desk for the same price or less. The same scenario holds true for all of our pre-owned office furniture; cubicles, seating, conference tables, filing, reception stations and more. By utilizing our pre-owned office furniture you are also being environmentally responsible. By purchasing pre-owned, you are preventing the use of the raw materials necessary to produce new office furniture. EthoSource is able to help businesses earn points toward a LEED certification through our eco-friendly office furniture solutions.
Refurbished cubicles are another source of great value. Through the EthoSource refurbishment process we are able to create a workstation that looks and functions like a new cubicle. Our refurbished cubicles allow customers to customize their workstations by selecting the fabrics, laminates, tiles, configurations and more at significant cost savings compared to new. The end result is a workstation that only you will know isn’t new.
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December 14th, 2011
Suppose you are a New York City, Washington DC or Philadelphia firm that is in the process of relocating your business and you are in need of office furniture liquidation services. After searching all across the web for a company to remove your office furniture, you came across EthoSource’s website. You read through the liquidation case studies and tips for a successful office furniture liquidation and also watched a video that highlighted many other buildings that have been liquidated by EthoSource. After sifting through countless testimonials and learning how EthoSource maximizes the value of your used office furniture, you know you have found your office furniture liquidators.
Along with having your used office furniture removed, you now need to furnish your new office. EthoSource can help here too. EthoSource is a leading provider of pre-owned, refurbished and new office furniture such as pre-owned and refurbished cubicles, executive desk sets, seating, conference tables, reception stations, filing and more at savings of up to 70%. The EthoSource office furniture buying process begins with a conversation with one of our experienced account executives. It is in this conversation that our account executive understands your office furniture needs and helps you determine the most suitable options for your space. Once you determine the office furniture you desire, our exceptional staff of designers will work with you to design your floor plan. The EthoSource designers are specialists in configuring your office space in the most efficient and functional manner, tailored specifically to your business. After you have decided on the office furniture and the design of your space, the EthoSource project management team takes over. Our project management team is in charge of handling the delivery and installation of your office furniture. They work with you to determine the date of the delivery and installation and will handle any circumstances that may arise while furnishing your office. It is their job to ensure everything goes smoothly and on time.
Now imagine that your company is experiencing some growth and you open another location across the country in Phoenix, Arizona or Denver, Colorado. Since EthoSource operates nationwide, we can handle this office furniture project as well. With our knowledge from your other office, we can create the same look for the Phoenix or Denver location so that your offices have a uniform look, or we can create a look representative of your new location.
As a one stop shop for office furniture solutions for businesses of all sizes across the US, EthoSource takes pride in helping our customers maximize the value of their office furniture investments.
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November 17th, 2011
There are not many things that are constant in a business environment, except for change. Many times throughout the life cycle of a business, decision makers are forced to adapt to some form of change. Whether it is an addition, or subtraction of employees, changing locations, remodeling the current location, changing employee job functions or something else, decision makers must adjust to the situation. Those who are slow to react to change will find themselves scrambling to catch up to the competition. So wouldn’t it be nice to have office furniture that can change as your business does?
The heart of our business here at EthoSource is helping company’s all across the US accommodate for change, by providing office furniture solutions tailored specifically to your business. EthoSource’s office furniture solutions include; new and pre-owned office furniture, refurbished cubicles, space planning and design, project management, liquidation services and more. By utilizing our gambit of office furniture solutions, we can help businesses going through any state of change.
Forms of Change
Growth - One instance of change that EthoSource is well versed in addressing is growth. EthoSource has worked with a number of businesses as they continue to grow in their current offices and as they expand to new offices across the country. By blending new and pre-owned office furniture we are able help companies accommodate for growth. Many of our clients are repeat customers because as they grow we are aware of the office furniture already in their space. This knowledge allows us to offer the most cost effective and efficient solutions. If a company has multiple locations in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago for instance, EthoSource is able to standardize their office furniture look across all of their offices. To take it even further, EthoSource could customize each location’s office furniture to represent the surrounding region; for example, the Philadelphia office could be Phillies red or Eagles green.
Consolidating - As companies look to optimize their operations, sometimes employee’s job functions change. EthoSource’s refurbished cubicles allow for multiple configurations to suit any job function. For example, Herman Miller Ethospace cubicles can be configured to have high walls for privacy or can be installed with low walls to allow collaboration. If an employee needs more storage, there are a number of above and below surface storage options. If an employee now needs a fully private office but there are no more offices available, we can create a cubicle office with doors. The list of configuration options can go on and on.
Relocating or Downsizing - Businesses that are changing locations have utilized EthoSource’s office furniture liquidation services. Our liquidation staff will work with businesses to remove their excess office furniture, handling the entire process along the way. From there, our sales team can work on furnishing the new office space with cubicles, seating, desk sets, conference tables, filing and more.
No matter what state of change a company is going through, EthoSource has the office furniture solutions to help achieve their goals.
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November 1st, 2011
Have you ever bought a used car? If so, you may be inclined to shy away from telling someone about it. Ever bought a pre-owned car? Suddenly you aren’t so shy to boast about your purchase. Pre-owned is far more acceptable than used to many consumers. But wait a minute, aren’t used and pre-owned the same? The short answer, yes, but in our subconscious there is an innate difference.
As consumers we are programmed by various marketing efforts to believe there is a difference between pre-owned and used. I am here to tell you that there is no difference. I can assure you that a cluster of pre-owned cubicles bears the exact same quality as a used cluster of cubicles and that a used desk set is the same as a pre-owned desk set. The challenge is to look beyond the label and discover the value proposition behind previously owned office furniture. With the right manufacturer or dealer, the same look and function can be achieved at a fraction of the price.
The reality is that buying pre-owned office furniture, regardless of what you call it, is not at all comparable to buying a car. The industry has evolved and today’s manufacturers have paid close attention to the voices of consumers. Those who are looking for pre-owned options at affordable prices no longer have to sacrifice quality to get what they want. Today’s pre-owned is often cleaned, re-finished, reupholstered, or refurbished. New parts are often supplemented to create a nice option that is still used and environmentally friendly.
With a reputable manufacturer or dealer, you can trust that your buying experience and subsequent satisfaction with the purchase will be no different from that with a new dealer. The best pre-owned providers in the industry come with consultative sales reps, skilled designers, efficient project managers and experienced installers. Often, their hands-on knowledge and experience with various brands and generations of furniture makes them a valuable resource in the furniture selection process.
At EthoSource, in Pennsylvania, we recently celebrated our tenth anniversary of offering quality office furniture at competitive pricing. From new to pre-owned to refurbished to liquidation, we have worked with companies of all sizes to provide the full gamut of office furniture services. With a significant portion of our business coming from repeat customers, we are comfortable assuring customers their needs will be met, and their expectations exceeded.
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October 18th, 2011
Do your employees work in an office environment that is too small, drab, boring and sterile? Do you find it hard to motivate your team throughout the work day? Have you ever thought that the design of your office could directly affect your company’s mood and motivation? Well, It can. In a report compiled by Scientific American factors such as the height of the ceiling, the colors of your office, the window views or lack thereof, the temperature, the configuration of the office space and office furniture, and more, can predetermine people’s moods and effect productivity in the workplace.
Office furniture plays a large role in the overall appearance of your work space, therefor it could be said that it is a big contributor toward the overall mood of the office. Think about an office of endless rows of monotone cubicles packed in like sardines, I’m depressed already. Now imagine if this was your reality at work each day. Over time, the effects of an environment like this will wear at an individual’s mental psyche. It can lead to a loss of energy, lower productivity, frequent long stares (the lights are on but no one is home), and an addiction to coffee.
One solution to create a better working environment is utilizing the office space to its fullest potential. Find the configuration that maximizes your overall office space. Next, choose office furniture that is functional and aesthetically pleasing. Lucky for you, EthoSource is in the businesses of creating an office environment tailored to your needs. Our staff of expert designers will lay out your space to maximize every inch. If you are unsure of the layout you desire, our designers can create several floor plans that you can choose from. Along with choosing your floor plan, our designers can help you customize your cubicles, and let me tell you there are a countless number of ways to do so.
Let us discuss a few of these cubicle customization options:
Cubicle Color: The color of your cubicle can play a major role in determining your mood. A green, for instance, promotes tranquility and calmness. Reds present a more intense environment, and oranges promote energetic vibes. If your company operates in a fast paced world, using vibrant colors can help keep employees sharp.
Cubicle Configuration: Herman Miller Ethospace cubicles allow for a vast array of cubicle configurations. If you want a work setting in which employees collaborate freely, you can utilize low-wall cubicles that have peninsula-shaped work surfaces. You can also use 120 degree stations that have an open design. If you need privacy, you can employ high wall cubicles. To avoid being cut off from the world in high wall cubicles you can use glass tiles. Using glass tiles can allow for natural light to come through and still give a connected but separate feeling.
There are a countless number of other ways to customize your cubicles and floor space to create an office that is welcoming and energetic. In this day and age, it is imperative to have a staff that is motivated and eager to work. EthoSource can help you maximize employee productivity by making the work environment pleasing and efficient.
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September 29th, 2011
Selecting the proper office furniture for your space is very important on a number of levels. You want to be sure your office furniture purchase is economical, efficient and aesthetically pleasing. So before you go off and start signing checks and furnishing your work environment there are a few things you should learn and ask yourself about your office furniture.
• Is the office furniture productivity enhancing? Proper configuration of your office furniture is key, therefor having office furniture that meets your needs of functionality and efficiency is vital. Having cubicles that tailor to your specific needs will improve productivity and efficiency. High walls will create privacy, low walls promote collaboration, glass tiles allow outside light and views for internal occupants. Layout of the office furniture is important to maximize the use of your space.
• Can your office furniture change with you as your needs change? Can you reconfigure easily? Does your office furniture allow you to increase height, add accent tiles, marker tiles, tackable tiles, or glass tiles without causing a major disruption or significant downtime?
• Does the furniture provide “value”? Is the office furniture long lasting, durable and solid? Can it be taken apart, relocated, and installed again without the worry of parts breaking or the product becoming disposable? Can the office furniture be easily refreshed with new fabrics in an affordable and convenient fashion in case you want to change your look several years down the road without investing in new furniture?
• What message does your office furniture send to visitors and employees? Creating an office environment that is welcoming and comfortable is important in boosting employee morale and impressing clients and visitors.
• How important is a good office chair? Selecting the right office chair for your body is imperative. Having the proper ergonomic features can help avoid back and neck injuries down the line and keep you energized all day long.
Think about these questions next time you are ready to purchase office furniture to ensure you make an informed decision. EthoSource is a leading provider of office furniture solutions that help you save money, maximize efficiency and achieve the look you desire.
To learn more about furnishing your office space, contact an EthoSource representative today.
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September 12th, 2011
Freedom Freightliner, which operates out of Spokane, Washington, needed to outfit their new office space within six weeks. This is when General Manager Larry Pearson reached out to EthoSource, which is located in Morgantown, PA. EthoSource is the one-stop-shop for all office furniture needs. Their 100,000 square foot facility houses extensive inventories of used cubicles, executive desks, seating, conference tables and more. What was particularly appealing to Pearson was the all-inclusive office furniture solutions provided by EthoSource.
“It was one-stop-shopping,” Pearson says. “We were getting both used and refurbished furniture at a huge savings – probably 50 percent less—and there was great communication throughout the process. Once we saw the photos, I flew out to the East coast and met with them to work on design. Our salesman was there, as well as the person ordering the furniture and the person doing the layout. In a couple hours, we were able to design everything, and it was a great experience for me.”
EthoSource’s success lies in their ability to provide a full arsenal of office furniture solutions, from space planning and design to complete project management, provided by an extremely knowledgeable staff.
From the beginning, each customer is assigned a salesperson, a project manager and a designer. Their primary duty is to ensure that the project goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible, through the design process to installation.
“Our ability to handle every facet of the office furniture buying process is what separates us from our competition,” John Gallen, owner of EthoSource, states. “We provide you beautiful pre-owned solutions that look great and function accordingly, so that you and your business can focus on what’s important.”
“People are amazed when I tell them that it is pre-owned and refurbished office furniture” Pearson said. “They are blown away by the high-end look we were able to achieve, while saving money.”
Ethosource, LLC, the Pennsylvania based company that designed and completed the project, utilizes pre-owned and refurbished office furniture to create professional workspaces at exceptional value. Their professional team is dedicated to supporting the entire office furniture process – from design to installation – with the goal of providing smart, sustainable and affordable office furniture solutions that exceed expectations.
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August 29th, 2011
What is a Facilities Manager? As stated by The International Facility Management Association, facility management is a profession that encompasses multiple disciplines to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, process, and technology. Notice the definition is fairly vague as to the specifics of the job performed by a facilities manager. That is because there is not a homogenous set of tasks a facilities manager is responsible for. The job is constantly evolving as facilities managers are asked to take on more and more responsibilities. This added burden of responsibility can be directly attributed to many organizations downsizing their staff, forcing their facilities managers to wear many hats. Some of these hats may include (but are not limited to); planning, budgeting, coordinating and directing the activities of one or several buildings, preparing and maintaining annual budgets of the facility, maintenance and construction organization and much much more. Sounds like a lot for one position doesn’t it?
The amount of responsibilities placed on the shoulders of the facilities managers forces them to instill trust in all of their vendors. This makes it critical that the most reliable vendors are selected. Facilities managers are seeking vendors that can complete a task with minimal management and direction. Having an effective relationship with a vendor alleviates an enormous amount of stress, as facilities managers are able to focus on other projects.
Now imagine you are the facilities manager of a new building that occupies over 200 employees and you are presented the task of outfitting your building with office furniture. Now you must figure out how to fit this assignment into your plethora of other duties. You must thoroughly research office furniture companies, discuss with key decision makers the type of office furniture to purchase, then figure out how to make it all fit within your budget. And this is only the beginning. You need to figure out timeframes in which the furniture needs to arrive, coordinate installers, and keep track of all the other trades performing work. Depending on if you’ve hired and architect you need to contract out the design and layout of the office space. If you are located in a city and without a loading dock then you must figure out the best possible way to bring the furniture in and during what time.
All of this may seem a bit overwhelming, but there is an easy, reliable source for your office furniture solutions. EthoSource. EthoSource offers complete office furniture management services that take care of every facet of furnishing your office space. The EthoSource project management team is in charge of handling your entire order from beginning to end. It is their job to remove the stress of furnishing your office by covering all of the details involved in this process. They will coordinate the installation team, take all site conditions into consideration for a smooth installation, and communicate with you throughout the entire process. They will work around your schedule and work with you to resolve any problems that may arise. The EthoSource design team will design and configure your office space for you. You tell them your needs and they will comprise layouts that maximize your office space efficiency and help you achieve the aesthetic feel you desire.
EthoSource is your one stop solution for everything office furniture. Whether you have experience or not in furnishing your office space, EthoSource can handle every aspect of the office furniture process. Allow us to wear the hat of your office furniture solutions provider. For more information about our project management team view this video. For more information regarding our design process view this video.
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