1 Source Office Furniture Transforms Maryland Companies from Shabby to Chic

PHOENIX, Md., June 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After thirty years, the constraints of operating a family-owned office furniture store didn't suit Marc Rosen of Phoenix, Maryland. So last June, Rosen left the business he co-owned for thirty years and struck out on his own with nothing more than some great ideas about how office furniture should be sold and delivered.

A year later, 1 Source has delivered more than half a million dollars' worth of office furniture to customers in Maryland and Virginia, proving Rosen's concept has merit. This year, the company is on track to double that figure.

Rosen explains: "I knew that I had to find the best resources for my clients, and my job is to bring style and function to their workspaces, with value in mind. My clients like that they buy directly from me, not a middle man or a salesperson. And, I am on site for delivery of their furniture to insure satisfaction."

With 1 Source's new business model, clients benefit from his vast experience and product knowledge and his rolodex of 600 lines of office furniture (including Hon, Global, and Kimball.) Through 1 Source Office Furniture, facilities managers can buy workstations that are new, used, and refurbished (which are completely repainted and reupholstered to a customer's specifications and cost about 50% less than new.) These recycled workstations allow a greener option for the environment.

For customers who still want to sit in a chair before they buy it, Rosen can take them to several showrooms that he sells from, or he will bring a couple of chairs to their office.

Because 1 Source doesn't have all of the costs of a showroom, inventory, trucks and employees, Rosen can quickly adapt to whatever happens in the economy. Rosen's first rule in business is to build relationships and to heighten the customer experience. "My job is to keep everyone happy, from my suppliers to my clients," Rosen comments. He adds, "Many business owners think they offer customer service, but they become invisible once the sale is complete."  

Marc Rosen offers these guidelines for buying office furniture:  

1. Upgrade chairs and tables in highly visible areas first, such as reception and conference rooms.
2. Buy styles and colors that are timeless and classic, rather than trendy.
3. For workstations, try used or refurbished for an economical and environmental option.
4. If your budget allows, ask for case goods that are made in the U.S.A.
5. For seating that will get a lot of use, choose fabrics that offer durability and high-use.
6. Vary tones and textures with your choices of woods, metals, and textiles.
7. Buy with the company's growth in mind.

For more information, contact 1 Source Office Furniture by email: [email protected], or by calling (410)978-6500. Visit them on the web at www.1sourceofficefurniture.com. References are available upon request.

SOURCE 1 Source Office Furniture