Saturday, February 28, 2009

Buying Commercial Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures

By Tom Sanderrs

When you are looking for stores to purchase your commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures from, you should be aware of where to go. Larger stores with more selection are usually more convenient. This is because you can usually find everything you need at one store.

So, what exactly are you looking for when considering commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures?

* The Quantity: you will need a certain number of commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures, it could even be a large number. And, a larger store will have a far wider selection than a small niche store. They will also have the purchasing power and storage area to keep stock on hand. Smaller stores may only have a display area and rely on ordering what you want in. This could result in delays.

* Price: bulk discounts are often available at discount prices at a bigger store. This will add up to some good savings for your business. The prices are often more competitive when you buy from a big store as they will buy larger quantities and get better discounts which they can pass onto their customers.

* Store ambience: Lighting can strongly affect the look and feel of your store. Think about your own shopping practices for a moment, what sort of stores do you frequent and how are they lit? A dynamic store that wants people to buy will have bright lighting, conversely a novelty store (like a Halloween store) will have moody, darker lighting.

* Quality: A larger store will generally carry a good range of quality fittings they recommend as well as niche and budget items. If they've been in business for a while it's normal to assume that the reason for their success is customer satisfaction.

Advantages of a larger selection:

* Variety: While it is a common mantra that a bright store generates sales, you may still want your store to have an individual touch. A wide selection of fixtures will help you to give your own store that individual touch.

* Convenience: when you can locate everything you need under the one roof it saves you a lot of time. Being able to make your decision fast means you'll be able to get back to what you do well, making money.

* Better service: A bigger selection will mean a store that generates more business. The staff will likely be knowledgeable and capable of advising you if you have any queries.

As you can see a larger selection for commercial fluorescent lighting fixtures allows you more choices. It also saves you money and because you can get exactly what you want in one store saves your valuable time. When you consider the importance of lighting in your business you will be glad that you selected a larger store with more varieties to choose from. So do not just get stuck running around small stores think big, and enjoy finding those one of a kind fixtures when you shop in style at a bigger store.

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