Startup Nation release a tip sheet last week for smart, effective office designs for those of us who have clients visit their offices.

Some important tips include:

  • Staying within your budget.
  • Limit personal items.  It is a professional business, not your home.
  • Purchase modular furniture.  This type of furniture can be moved to new facilities as your business grows.
  • Add a touch of your favorite color. After all it is your space.
  • Try out the furniture your clients sit in.  Make sure they don’t get a glare from windows or lamps.
  • Check out Wi-Fi.  It is impressive if your clients can fire up their computers easily.
  • Make sure your floor plan works.  It is a hassle to get to the printer you use often?
  • Pay attention to details.  Does you client feel intimidated?  Are you giving them a feeling of privacy?

The tip sheet article also has links to some online office design sources.