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The tax season is near. And, it’s  always  a good idea to start your business tax planning early. Here’s some insight into how to depreciate your  corporate office furniture , and why it’s a great idea to claim this furniture on your taxes. Get to Know the Rules  Firstly, you can only deduct the amount you spend on  modern office furniture  for your business. This is especially important for the owners of a small or home-run business to remember. An item must be used more than 50% of the time for business purposes to qualify. That being said, there’s a lot of furniture and equipment that you can claim for. This can include modern office workstation desks and modular office workstation furniture as well as computers, printers, shelving, carpets, and filing cabinets. Why Should I Depreciate Office Furniture on My Taxes?  It takes a little more work for you or your tax specialist. But, it’s worth it because you receive a tax deducti...

In recent years, tech companies have been dominating the  innovative office design  industry, demonstrating how innovation and creativity can create a high-performance workplace. Here is some inspiration from some of the most noteworthy tech offices from around the world. Airbnb USA Headquarters Airbnb has transformed the short-term rental industry and how we see our homes. So, it should be no surprise that it’s changing how we see offices too. Their San Francisco office was designed by the company’s Environments Team and local architects to create a truly unique space. The revitalization of this building meant bringing in as much natural light as possible through the original glass structure, stripping the building down to its core. As a global company, the building has a global theme, with different spaces including cafes, building floors, and meeting rooms reflecting different cities and countries around the world. Dropbox The new Sydney offices for Dro...

As the saying goes, an untidy desk is a sign of an untidy mind! While plenty of us may disagree, we have to admit that there are a lot of benefits from having a well-organized and clutter-free workstation. Here’s how to get on top of all that mess: Take stock:  It’s easy for our  workstations and desks  to get lost under both physical and digital clutter. The first step to organize your space is to take stock of what’s actually there. Sort your clutter into what’s essential and what’s not, recycle old documents you don’t need, throw out the trash and sort out your inbox. If you’re still swamped under piles of documents, now’s the time to add a filing cabinet to your workstation. Going forward, it may be a good idea to implement a paperless policy to stop the clutter from piling up – and its kind to the environment too! Tackle those cables:  Sometimes it seems like there isn’t a single space free of cables at a desk! Remove all cables that aren’t necessary an...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to the realm of science fiction – it’s in our workplaces and is making a measurable impact on how we do business. Here are some insights from our  corporate office furniture team . Chatbots and Voice Assistants  One of the most high-impact applications of AI is in the rise of chatbots and voice assistants. According to a tech report from Spiceworks, a survey of 500 IT professionals in both North America and Europe revealed that over 40% of large businesses are expecting to implement one or more AI chatbots on company-owned devices in the next year. 25% of mid-sized companies and 27% of small business are planning similar moves. So, what platforms are making the biggest impact? Microsoft Cortana is currently holding the position of most-used intelligent assistant in the workplace at 49% (thanks to its integration with Windows 10) This is followed by Apple’s Siri at 47%. Another 23% of organizations also use Google A...