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January 7th, 2009 Proper Commercial Lighting is Vital to Business Success

It’s a common misconception that any old commercial lighting will do for any situation. This way of thinking can potentially cause OSHA issues as well as hinder productivity and accuracy.

No one ever really thinks about it when they walk into a store and they encounter a brightly lit environment that invites shoppers to look closely at each product for endless hours but the thought that went into lighting a super store is a painstaking process and a strategic process that ensures shoppers stay in the store and don’t experience shopper’s fatigue.
Any person in charge of designing a store, warehouse, office or any other environment where people will congregate should pay special attention to the lighting needs that will help to ensure the proper atmosphere for productivity, visual stimulation and regulatory needs. This can be a daunting process but there are numerous reasons why proper commercial lighting is a must.

An improperly lit environment can cause health issues to workers like headaches, migraines and mental fatigue. Not only will this hinder productivity it can have a dramatic increase on absence rates and even attrition rates. When a workspace is properly lit it allows a worker to focus clearly, be more productive and even work longer periods before rest is needed. This can have a very large affect on employee morale, production output and it can help maintain long-term employment. The end result is a slightly increased cost in lighting that is counter balanced by higher profits and employees with tenured skills and higher job satisfaction.

A second factor in the importance of proper commercial lighting is customer driven. If a customer patrons a store that has poorly lit overhead and display lighting it will make it hard to read product details listed on packaging and it will cause shopper’s fatigue. When they happens sales will decrease and that customer is likely to seek out a better retail experience. This is compounded by the fact that many products have package designed that work with lighting to enhance their attractiveness to consumers. Poor lighting will make packaging look dull and uninviting thus also driving down sales. If you have proper lighting there will be a larger sense of excitement from customer’s and product sales will be higher and more consistent.

It’s also very important to meet City, state, local and OSHA regulations. In most cases these regulations are a minimum guideline that ensure a poor lighting does not damage employee or customer’s eyes. All regulations should be met because poor lighting that does not meet regulation can put a business in a situation to suffer several fines by regulatory agencies. It can also put a business at risk of litigation from employees negatively affected by lighting conditions. In worse case it can also force a closure of a business due to failure to comply. Maintaining the proper lighting will avid these pit falls.

With the proper lighting employees are given an advantage that will open doors to improved productivity, accuracy and employee satisfaction. Customers will be ready to spend money because a properly lit environment will enhance their shopping experience.

October 27th, 2008 Buying A Wedding Gift in a Tough Economy

So, you’ve been invited to a wedding. You’ve arranged to have the day or even the weekend off, child care and dog care is all set, travel arrangements have been made, your outfit has been purchased and laid out, and you’ve got a salon appointment scheduled.

Now there’s one thing left to do: buy the wedding gift that you will give to the bride and groom.

The only question is… where do you shop for wedding gifts? First and foremost, try not to stress overly much about wedding gifts. Many times the bride and groom will have taken steps to
appease your anxieties and stress, by creating a bridal or wedding registry with an online website such as amazon.com, or with a store like Target, Walmart or Bed, Bath & Beyond. However, you should know that because it is against wedding gifts etiquette to make mention of registry locations and website URLs within a wedding invitation, you’ll have to ask family and friends of the bride for her registry information, or search for it yourself.

Most places that offer wedding registries offer the ability to search for people who have lists, so you should definitely avail yourself of this opportunity.

What makes a good wedding gift? Well, some of the best wedding gifts are the ones that have the most meaning or value. Feel free to send a personal touch along with your gift in the form of embroidered pillows, or a special set of wine glasses that will have significant meaning for the marrying couple. Embroidered, engraved, silkscreened and monogrammed items are always a hit, because these types of wedding gifts also make very nice trinkets and mementos to cherish.

If you’re looking to really make a bold statement, make your choice of wedding gifts something truly spectacular. Send the bride and groom on a cruise, off to the spa for an afternoon of relaxation and delight, or even on a hot air balloon ride.

These are the types of gifts that will be remembered and treasured for a life time.
Finally, once your gift is purchased, look forward to the wedding. In addition to seeing the bride and groom on their very special day, you will also have the opportunity to relax, mingle with friends and loved ones, and enjoy the choice of wedding favors that the bride and groom will be giving to you.

Know that the marrying couple will enjoy the effort put into picking a beautiful wedding gift for them.

Sam Brown is a former wedding consultant offering advice on shopping for wedding gifts and wedding favors.

October 23rd, 2008 How to Purchase Bridesmaid Gifts

Here is a great eHow article about purchasing bridesmaids gifts and the ups and downs you might encounter while attempting to get them.  Just some great food for thought if you need help or know someone who needs help selecting their bridesmaids gifts.