When your business began or expanded into bigger premises, did you start out using furniture which had been left behind, borrowed or bought second hand? If so, you’re not alone. Most businesses begin this way unless they have been lucky enough to start out with a large loan or cash flow, which let’s face it, is pretty uncommon. When businesses start out in this way, collecting the odd desk here, cupboard there, filing cabinet from an auction, meeting room table cast off; we are aware that the office may look a bit mix and match, but it’s just to make do while the business gets started and when things pick up, it’ll be time to buy in the new stuff, all matching and swish, and sure to last as long as you are. If you’ve come to the point where your company can afford to make that investment, or you’re one of the lucky ones who has the finances in place from the word go, then you’ve come to the right place. Remember, this is an important purchase, the face of your business is the first impression your company will give to clients and prospective customers, why not make it a classy one, one that oozes swagger, wealth and style. Show your visitors how much of a successful business you run and choose carefully the style and finish you require.

Office 365 have plenty of variety in furniture available, each brand offering collections available with all furniture pieces to match, all you have to decide is which one? If you know the quality, price and style you’re looking for, then all you need to know is which brand caters to those specifications. The list below illustrates our medal scheme and which brands fall under which medal. This will give you an idea about each of our brands and the quality of desks they produce.

Bronze Medal - Entry level furniture – Trexus

Silver Medal - Mid level furniture- Influx and Trexus Plus. All you need for the office with added strength.

Gold Medal - Managers and mid level furniture which gives you that little bit extra from our Sonix and Elysium brands.

Platinum – Boom and Emperial all have the quality of our Gold Medal products but with extra style and design to make the look of your office even more special.

Whether you’re looking for canteen furniture, workstations, conference furniture, bookcases, office chairs, management seating, office trolleys, operator seating, pedestals, screens, tables or more, Office 365 have what you’re looking for. Any of course if you need any help, just give us a call on 0870 766 1624.

Is it time for a new look? Maybe your business had a good year last year and now it needs a freshen up? After all, the office is normally the face of the business; if you want to appear to be successful and important, then a suave new look may be called for? Maybe you’re starting a fresh or expanding, or maybe during the Christmas party the office clown decided to dance on top of the tables and broke one. Whatever your situation and whatever the requirements, Office 365 have the means to fulfil them. We know that business owners are always looking for new ways to save money, so regardless of whether you’re an office manager, company owner, or the purchasing manager; you know how expensive it can be to buy furniture for the office.

However at Office 365 we have some good news for you. We offer a huge choice of quality office tables and chairs, meeting room tables and more for the lowest prices online. We’re so confident that our prices won’t be beaten that we even offer a Price Match Policy.

The pictured Trexus Office Table is just one of many options perfect for any office environment. Featuring;

• 5 Star Meeting room furniture
• By itself an excellent value-for-money general office table; when put together with one or more others they form a variety of shapes ideal for conference, training and canteen areas
• Solid hard-wearing table with 18mm thick top
• 38% off
• Just £73.36

Our elegant range of office tables has been designed and constructed to provide excellence and durability to any office environment at unbeatable value for money. Remember, depending on the size and weight of the product, fulfilment may take between 2 and 7 days depending on the delivery location and is subject to stock availability.

Prices valid from 28/01/2011

At the route of an ergonomic office is a good chair. If you have this, then the rest is easy. But what makes a chair ergonomic? It seems that it is all down to tilt, angle and lumber support. This is why manufacturers today have chosen to develop on the adjustable backed office chair in order to meet with ergonomic regulations. However choosing your seating when we have so much choice is not altogether easy! Following some simple guidelines can really help.

Firstly make sure that you are purchasing a chair which has an optional reclining backrest. Remember, it is fine to sit upright or recline slightly in your chair, but make sure that the backrest is designed for this kind of use. A somewhat reclined posture will open up the angle between the hips and trunk, which leads to decreased stress of the lower back.

Adjust your back rest so that it supports your lower back, cushioning the natural curve of your spine. If you are currently using a chair which does not have lumbar support, all is not lost. You can purchase lower back supports separately which are also known for doing a great job. Alternatively, use a cushion, small pillow or even a rolled-up towel.

Each individuals back and spine are shaped differently, some with very little curvature and some with very prominent curves. For example, a pregnant woman’s back will curve in greatly during the later stages of pregnancy completely altering her posture to compensate for the extra weight at the front of the body. Some chairs have cushioned lumbar supports that can be adjusted up and down, that are curved and which can sometimes even be adjusted forwards and backwards so that they can best fit different types of curvature. This type of adjustability is essential when there are multiple users of the chair. However, if you are the sole user of the chair and the fixed lumber support is comfortable, then a chair with fixed support may be adequate.

You will find a great selection of chairs with back supports that are large enough to include the already mentioned lumbar support, mid-back and upper-back support, and support which cares for your shoulder-blade area. It is vital to consider that the back of the chair should not under any circumstances, interfere with manoeuvrability; you should be able to move your elbows back behind the torso without obstruction.

Also contemplate hip room when purchasing your chair. When you sit back against the back rest, is there sufficient space for the hips? If not, the user will find them self sitting too far forwards on the seat leaving them with little or no thigh support. Allow for at least one inch of space on either side of your hips and thighs.

Another concept to ponder over is the option of a reclining chair. It is a proven fact that moving the back while you are sitting helps to maintain a healthy spine. Make sure that when choosing your ergonomic chair, you find one that allows the user to easily recline, providing excellent back support in all reclining postures. It is not recommended that the back rest is locked in one position as this is not beneficial to the user. Locking the back rest position restricts any back support which is intended for ergonomic use. Research confirms the benefits of using chairs that support dynamic sitting, discouraging a static posture.

Additional features to consider when buying an ergonomic chair are arm rests, wrist rests and foot rests. A footrest for an ergonomic chair may help align the whole body better. So to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, it is essential to understand certain seating and feet positioning criteria. The body should be in a straight but relaxed position, and your knees should also bend at a comfortable 90-degree angle with the feet on the floor. In many cases this position is made possible only with the use of a foot rest.

Without the use of a wrists rest, somebody who works with a keyboard or mouse will frequently experience hand and wrist fatigue. This is because the user’s unsupported wrists and lower hand will fall below the level of the keyboard, which is an especially dangerous position for repetitive typing. Putting too much pressure on the bottom of your wrist can cause damage similar to carpal tunnel syndrome. A padded wrist rest will cushion your wrists and provide a better angle for typing.

We have been on the hunt for high backed posture chair for all of our customers who suffer with back complaints and for those who seem to spend their lives in the office chair. Let’s make life more comfortable for you! After some research, we found that Trexus (one of our most popular furniture brands) has a fantastic option which has received some very positive reviews.  Take a look at the chair featured below.

• Curved back with kidney shaping for the ultimate in back support
• Very high back to give shoulder and neck support
• Smooth synchronised mechanism, gas lift height adjustment and ratchet back height adjustment
• Also seat slide and chrome base
• Complete with adjustable arms
• Seat WxDxH: 535×495x430-540mm
• Backrest H: 750mm

There is a lot to be said for office ergonomics and in particular the office chair. Today we sit our way through the day, perhaps in front of the computer, needing more and more support as our body aches as a result of the constant sitting and typing. For some reason, peoples first thought goes to spending more money on a desk and little on the office seating, this way of thinking needs to change, the office chair should be the priority. However with this Trexus Very High Back Posture Chair doesn’t have to cost you the earth. You can save over £300 pounds on each chair and even more than that if you’re looking for more than 3. Just hit Get a Quote or call one of our friendly team for a price – 0870 766 1624.

Trexus are strong believers in quality office furnishing. If you furnish your office properly, then you’re making a statement about yourself and your business. A sophisticated finish will give the impression of success, competence and wealth, all signs of a thriving business. A well furnished office rewards your personnel with working areas they feel happy to be in, and for this reason is a major source of staff retention and improved productivity. They offer furniture for the Home Office and General Office environment whether large or small. Their furniture pieces are constructed from strong materials and with an unbeatable choice; Trexus are the perfect product range. The Trexus range is made up of a number of smaller brands; we have Trexus Classic, Flair, Heavy-Duty, Intro, Intro Extra, Mesh, Office, Plus and Posture, so choose carefully.

Often the importance of a business’s visitor seating is hugely under estimated. However, it’s important to remember that essential to every business is their customers and clients. The last thing you’d want is to be seen cutting costs or not considering their needs. Comfortable seating and an adequate amount of it, needs to be considered but above all, your visitors comfort and recognition should be high on your priorities. You would not be impressed if left standing or uncomfortably sat, so don’t inflict these inconveniences on visitors to your premises.

My personal favourite is the Influx Zee Reception Sofa featured below. This Leather-Look sofa would offer luxury to any business without breaking the bank. Our visitor seating and visitor chairs range from smaller and less costly items than the one featured, right up to the most exquisite option for those who remain un-affected by the economies current financial crisis! The seating we have featured today is somewhere in the middle. It is ideal as a reception sofa and is covered in the latest man-made materials which provide all the looks of leather. The Zee from Influx will bring a contemporary look to any reception or waiting area and is a sensible investment. With a backrest height of 400mm and a width of 1300mm, it is no larger or smaller than you would expect. Plus we’re offering you a generous 40% off! Our price is just £300.36, that’s £198.64 off the recommended retail price!

Influx have been awarded the silver medal as a mid-level product, great for if you are looking for that little bit extra. This medal scheme has been created to help you make the right decision. Influx is a brand of commercial products which offer you comfort and value in both seating and desking. Remember, in order to bring you products at the best possible price, many items will require you to assemble them yourself. This means that you are not paying for someone else to put it together for you, and you will find that it could not be simpler.

It is often essential that when working in a multi use area or a confined area, that the chairs you use are stackable. The most obvious scenario is a hall or presentation room of some sort. Let’s use a school hall for example. These often double up as a gymnasium and an assembly room. When it’s an assembly room, the chairs are often filling the room in rows, and when it’s a gymnasium, the chairs will need to be out of the way at the sides of the room. There is also the classroom. Every classroom has an abundance of chairs. During the course of the day, they will need to be cleared to make space for children to perform practical work. But at the end of the day they need to be out of the way to make room for the cleaners. Every office building will have separate rooms for conferences and training for example. These rooms often double up as a multi function rooms. So in some instances chairs will need to be put out in rows and other instances, just a few chairs will be needed around a board table. In every example given here, stackable chairs really are vital and we have a range here that will knock your socks off!

Bought to you by Trexus is a brand called Sonix. They are an innovative brand that have developed a spectacular range of stackable chairs to suit your every need. The Sonix Mode Side Chair Stackable.

• Stacking Chair
• Sonix Mode offers a stylish range of task seating to bring the modern look to your office
• Comfortable and durable
• Available in two fabric choices
• Flamblend is a wool blend fabric certified to BS7176 medium hazard fire retardancy and is suitable for use in more heavy-duty environments
• WxDxH: 465 x 480 x 480mm
• Backrest Height: 400mm
• Black

Sonix brings you that touch of extra style and quality to make your office more attractive and efficient. To help you make the right decision, the new medal scheme will give you an idea of what you’re buying. This product has been awarded the silver medal. So if you’re looking for that little bit extra, Sonix are the brand you need. Plus when you buy from us, you get an extra 46% off the recommended retail price! Of course we are aware that this is likely to be a multi buy item and so we also offer you further discount when you buy more than 5. Just click on the get a quote tab when buying on our website, or call one of the team who will be able to help you.

For more stacking chairs, take a look at our selection of Sonix and Trexus chairs available on the site.

With 70% of the workforce suffering from back problems at some point in their working lives it is important to have an Office Chair that meets your needs.

At Office365 we have a wide variety of chairs that will put your back pain days behind you.

Our Trexus range is the most popular, with back shape to match the spine and fully adjustable features, such as arms (these some times are sold separately to the chairs).