CubeClerk Chronicle October 2011

Office Furniture | Used Cubicles | Used Desks | Used Tables | Used Seating | New Furniture

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USED OR PREOWNED?

by Matt Nuding & Sara McDaniel

Steelcase Video of the Month PAGE12

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Featured Products...

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OVER 80 NEW LISTINGS

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oncover Used or Pre-Owned Office Furniture

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Linked In Clarus Glass Boards...How strong are they?

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useddesks

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usedtables

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usedseating

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files

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By: Wayne Breitbarth

USED OR PRE-OWNED OFFICE FURNITURE? By: Matt Nuding and Sara McDaniel of EthoSource, LLC

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VIDEO OF THE MONTH: Steelcase

newfurniture page 06 FEATURED PRODUCTS...

MESSAGE FROM

THE EDITOR EDITOR: Grant Jones

EMAIL: grant@cubeclerk.com

WEBSITE: www.cubeclerk.com

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USED Pre-owned

or office furniture?

By: Matt Nuding and Sarah McDaniel EthoSource, LLC

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ave you ever bought a used car? If so, you may be inclined to shy away from telling someone about it. Ever bought a pre-owned car? Suddenly you aren’t so shy to boast about your purchase. Pre-owned is far more acceptable than used to many consumers.

But wait a minute, aren’t used and pre-owned the same? The short answer, yes, but in our subconscious there is an innate difference.

As consumers we are programmed by various marketing efforts to believe there is a difference between pre-owned and used. I am here to tell you that there is no difference. I can assure you that a used desk set is the same as a pre-owned desk set, and that a cluster of pre-owned cubicles can bear the exact same quality as a used cluster. The challenge is to look beyond the label and discover the value proposItion behind previously owned office furniture. With the right manufacturer or dealer, the same look and function can be achieved at a fraction of the price.

The reality is that buying pre-owned office furniture, regardless of what you call it, is not at all comparable to buying a car. The industry has evolved and today’s manufacturers have paid close attention to the voices of consumers.

Those who are looking for pre-owned options at affordable prices no longer have to sacrifice quality to get what they want. The days of saving ugly furniture from landfills only to put it in into someone else’s space, without much handling, are virtually over. Today’s pre-owned is often cleaned, re-finished or re-upholstered. New parts are often supplemented to create a nice option that is still used and environmentally friendly.

With reputable manufacturer or dealer, you can trust that your buying experience and subsequent satisfaction with the purchase will be no different from that with a new dealer. The best pre-owned providers in the industry come with consultative sales reps, arguably the best designers in the industry, talented project managers and experienced installers. Often, their hands-on knowledge and experience with various brands and generations of furniture makes them a valuable resource in the furniture selection process.

challenge is “ The to look beyond

the label and discover the value proposItion behind previously owned office furniture.

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At EthoSource, in Pennsylvania, we recently celebrated our tenth anniversary of offering quality furniture at competitive pricing. From new to pre-owned to refurbished to liquidations, we have worked with Fortune 500 companies to provide the full gamut of office furniture services.

With a significant portion of our business coming from repeat customers, we are comfortable assuring customers their needs will be met, and their expectations exceeded.

We know we cannot erase the stigma associated with the term ‘used’ but we are confident that we, along with many of our industry friends and partners, can deliver with the same high standards time-and-time again.

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FEATURED

PRODUCTS NVUS SYSTEM 101 WORKSTATIONS 54 used NVUS System 101 workstations with shelf, overhead and 2 peds. only 4 years young in excellent condition.

Contact: Lou PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: Phone: 631-889-2554 Email: lr@lioffice furniture.com

Size: 6X6 Quantity: 54 Quick Ship: Yes Company: Alternative Office Source, Inc Contact: Doug or Rob PRICE: $425.00 CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 562.437.4600 email: doug@ usedresolve.com

HERMAN MILLER RESOLVE STATION CUSTOM 24’ CONFERENCE TABLE Beautiful walnut custom 24’ long x 6’ wide wood veneer conference table.

This huge table originally sold for over $35,000.00 and has three wire grommets installed in the top.

KNOLL HANDKERCHIEF CHAIRS We had 200 two weeks ago, not we’re down to about 50! If you still interested please contact me now! They will not see Halloween! Company: Office Furniture of Long Island.

Company: Office Furniture

of Long Island

featured Cubicle

With Resolve, Herman Miller replaced panels with an elegantly simple structure based on poles with screens and canopies. Designed with openness and flexibility in mind, for the ultimate in collaborative environments.

PRICE: $695 CONTACT INFORMATION: 877.842.9468

receptacles and data outlets. designed by Chesser Schacht Design. new list price is $2,677 each. the new list price for the table is $2,131 each, our price is $426.

Make: Custom Size: 24’L x 6’w Quantity: one Quick Ship: Yes Company: Office Furniture

Source Contact: David Ribble PRICE: $7,500 CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 214.766.7515 email: davidr@officefurni turesource.biz

Make: Jofco Quantity: 8 Quick Ship: Yes Company: Alternative

Office Source Contact: Doug or Rob-

JOFCO LOUNGE SEATING 2 sets of Jofco Collective Motion Lounge seating with tablet arm and matching coffee table, all chairs have popup power

PRICE: $535 CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 562.437.4600 email: doug@ usedresolve.com

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LIKE NEW HERMAN MILLER CUBES

HAWORTH ENHANCED PREMISE MOXIE $6k buys the entire inventory. 11 Or more haworth enhanced premise moxie.

6- 7 1/2 X 8 workstations with 120 degree corner, overhead bin, task light, 4- 7 1/2 X 11 workstations lateral file, 30” shelf, 48” bin, 42” bin and task light.

1- 8 X 10 workstation with 30” deep surfaces, 48” 2- Ff towers, 2 bbf mobile peds These workstations are in great condition and have plenty of power!

Make: HAWORTH Size: VARIOUS Quantity: 11 Quick Ship: Yes Company: Total Business Solutions Contact: TBS PRICE: $795 CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 443.527.450 email: john@tbsmd.biz

Excellent opportunity for any business seeking to furnish or upgrade their working environment with attractive Herman Miller AO3 “Prospects” workstations. Great options for either standing or seated privacy with your choice of 68” or 53” high panels.

Either option is config24 square feet of worksurface which comes in the form of one corner & two straight worksurfaces.

There is easy access to & plenty of storage as each station contains a shelf with task light, one boxbox-file ped & one file-file ped. There are 280 total stations available with one hundred seventy 68” high & one hundred ten 53” high.

Make: AO3 Size: 6x6 Quantity: 280 Quick Ship: No Company: Modular Furniture Specialist Contact: Scott Mease PRICE: $550 CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 717.713.5026 email: scott@ gr8cubes.com

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651.688.7876 Katie.flood@networkfob.com Network F.O.B. is a cross-country network of independent freight agents ready to meet your business shipping needs.

For over 30 years, we’ve provided thousands of business customers with quality freight shipping services at discounted prices.

When you work with Network F.O.B., we’re at your service 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you have questions or want to check the status of your shipment.

And because our Independent Shipping Agents work with thousands of carriers and private fleets looking for loads to haul, you get timely service-at the most competitive freight rates possible.

If you’re looking for hassle-free, affordable shipping services for your business, Network F.O.B. is your solution.

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Cubeclerk.com products of the month

Make: TEKNION Size: 8X8 Quantity: APROXIMATELY 50 Quick Ship: Yes Company: TOTAL BUSINESS

SOLUTIONS INC. Contact: TBS Website: http://www.tbsmd.com/

TEKNION-TOS-.html Phone: 443-527-4500 Email: JOHN@TBSMD.BIZ City: Baltimore State: Maryland Country: United States

PRICE $500

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USED CUBICLES

HERMAN MILLER KNOLL Knoll Textile’s Clarity MoonRECEPTION stone fabric, Maple tops with STATION a 46” corner surface, White

HAWORTH PREMISE 6X6X48

200 HERMAN MILLER AO2 WORKSTATIONS

When first impressions count, this Herman Miller Reception Station is dressed to impress.

Haworth Premise station measures 6”W x 6”D x 48”H. Tatami/Gold fabric panels, with Dark Tone trim. Soft White laminate surfaces with Dark Tone edge-banding. Station equipped with (1) BBF.

Ethosource Office Furniture has 200 Herman Miller AO-2 workstations in good as-is condition. These are available immediately and are still standing in Baltimore, MD.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 512.835.9506 travis@walltechtx.com

HERMAN MILLER AO-3 We just acquired a large inventory of Herman Miller AO3 cubicles and workstations.

Color: Taup Trim: Wood Multiple Heights PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 631.889.2554 lr@liofficefurniture.com

trim, one medium grey 2 drawer lateral file, one File/ File pedestal and one 68” high storage kiosk.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 512.585.5538 westes@usedknoll.com

PRICE: $695 CONTACT INFORMATION: 877.842.9468

PREOWNED 8X8 KNOLL DIVIDENDS

USED 5X3 TELEMARKETING STATIONS

Used 8”x8” Knoll Dividend stations available the first week of September.

Components: 4’ corner worksurfaces with 4’ wings, 48” shelf, 48” overhead, 2 drawer lateral file, and either a box/box/file pedestal or file/file pedestal.

Pre-owned high-tech 5×3 workstations are available for immediate delivery.

PRICE: $500 CONTACT INFORMATION: 773.379.5222 brianl@roecompany.com

PRICE: $299 CONTACT INFORMATION: 214.766.7515 davidr@ officefurnituresource.biz

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 610.286.1766 or 484.955.9677 sarahm@ethosource.com frankf@ethosource.com

AVENIR WORKSTATIONS AVAILABLE NOW Steelcase Avenir Workstations, 7 1/2 x 7 1/2, 65” High with drop down to 53”.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 877.763.4400 bill.adams@rofinc.com

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USED CUBICLES

30 HAWORTH PREMISE Each station consists of: 1-48”x30” Corner, 1-60”x30”, Return, 1-30”x30”, 1-BBF Mobile Ped, 2-30” 2 Dwr. Lateral Files, 2-30” Overhead Units with Tasklights, Power down the spine.

PRICE: $675 CONTACT INFORMATION: 979.865.1800 bill@systemsoffice furniture.com

HERMAN MILLER RESOLVE Used Herman Miller Resolve workstations – get out of the box and into this amazing work environment. Herman Miller Resolve’s shapes and openness encourage people to interact and collaborate.

PRICE: $945-$1,675 + assembly, delivery & installation CONTACT INFORMATION: 877.275.2991 sales@mfcworkstations.com

HERMAN MILLER HAWORTH ACTION OFFICE PREMISE CUBICLES CUBICLES Looking for a great deal on top quality used Herman Miller cubicles? These used Herman Miller Action Office cubicles come in 5 sizes.

PRICE: $595-$845 + assembly, delivery & installation CONTACT INFORMATION: 877.275.2991 sales@mfcworkstations.com

Used Haworth Premise cubicles in 7 x 7.5 configuration.

Our used Haworth cubicles come with a wraparound desk, a BBF (2 drawers, file) and FF (2 files) storage pedestals.

Each cubicle includes an overhead storage bin and tool bar with paper management and monitor arm.

PRICE: $1165 + assembly, delivery & installation CONTACT INFORMATION: 877.275.2991 sales@mfcworkstations.com

HAWORTH UNIGROUP

TEKNION 4X4 WORKSTATIONS

Great inventory of Haworth Unigroup. Very functional workstations - 6’x5’. Includes two panel heights, 62” and 54” high. Very clean and neutral gray finishes. Includes (1) file/file pedestal file cabinet and (1) 60” open shelf.

These are Great cubicles in Great shape!! They come with one 4 ft surface and a box/file pedestal. We have many available! we will plan your space for free!

PRICE: $600 CONTACT INFORMATION: 734.367.9054 adaml@eosfurniture.com

UNIFOR 6X8 WORKSTATIONS Beautiful Italian high end used cubicles. These workstations have it all. UNIFOR is the manufacturer and the cubicles sold for over $10,000 List Price. The stations are 6’x8’ and can be 6’x6’s.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 954.915.1570 danielle@mr-office furniture.com

PRICE: $275 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822 ashaffer@gcsgroupus.com

HERMAN MILLER 6X6 RESOLVE STATIONS 275 stations of Herman Miller Resolve in excellent condition.

Project is 10 years but looks like it was installed yesterday.

These stations are loaded with accessories.

PRICE: $1399 CONTACT INFORMATION: 562.437.4600 doug@usedresolve.com

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Cubeclerk.com products of the month

Make: Ethospace, Company: EthoSource Office Furniture Contact: Sarah McDaniel or Frank Foote Website: http://www.ethosource.com/

recycled-herman-miller-ethos

pace.html Phone: 610-286-1766 Email: sarahm@ethosource.com Street: 180 Grace Blvd City: Morgantown State: Pennsylvania Country: United States Zip/Postal Code: 19543 Listed: September 13, 2011 8:41 am State: Maryland Country: United States Zip/Postal Code: 21229 Listed: September 8, 2011

PRICE UPON REQUEST

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Cubeclerk VIDEO of the month TIME IS MONEY.

(click on the video below to watch)

Video shared with permission from steelcase inc.

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USED DESKS

PREOWNED KNOLL HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DESKS

CHERRYMAN “AMBER” U-SHAPED DESKS

Ergonomic needs? These knoll height adjustable surfaces are ready to support your call center and/or ergonomic needs to keep your employees safe and healthy.

3 Cherryman laminate Ushaped desks in excellent condition.

PRICE: $350 CONTACT INFORMATION: 773.379.5222 tmeyers@roecompany.com

PRICE: $450 CONTACT INFORMATION: 562.437.4600 doug@usedresolve.com

HERMAN MILLER USED HON MERIDIAN SET DESK SETS Looking for a great deal on top quality used Herman Miller cubicles? These used cubicles come in 5 sizes.

PRICE: $950 CONTACT INFORMATION: 512.835.9506 travis@walltechtx.com

Hon 10700 series laminate desk/credenza sets in mahogany. All are in very good condition. Each desk and credenza has one box drawer and one file drawer.

PRICE: $899 CONTACT INFORMATION: 214.766.7515 source.biz

CORDOVAN WOOD VENEER U-GROUP DESK This Beautiful desk comes with 2 pedestals: 1 bbf and three grommet holes. This desk is wood veneer and in great shape!

PRICE: $1200 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822

USED STEELCASE CHERRY WOOD DESKS Great inventory of Steelcase cherry wood desks. Both left-handed and right-handed desks in-stock. These desk-sets are in very good condition.

PRICE: $750 CONTACT INFORMATION: 734.367.9054 adaml@eosfurniture.com

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USED Chairs

STEELCASE LEAP The Steelcase Leap chair mimics and supports the movement of your spine While many ergonomic chairs require special options to custom size a chair, the Leap chair effortlessly accommodates a wide range of users.

This ease of use has made the Leap速 chair a bestseller for Steelcase.

PRICE: $385 CONTACT INFORMATION: 512.835.9506 travis@walltechtx.com

24 HERMAN MILLER AERON TASK CHAIRS Herman Miller Aeron Task Chairs-Black PRICE: $495 CONTACT INFORMATION: 979.865.1800 bill@systemsofficefurniture. com

LA-Z-BOY EXECUTIVE CHAIRS

USED STEELCASE CRITERIONS

HAWORTH IMPROV STACK (BRASS)

These top quality office chairs feature a top of the line upholstered seating surface and padded armrests. Ultra thick contoured seat and back padding for optimum comfort.

Used Steelcase Criterion high backs available in Black fabric. Back is fully upholstered, pivot arms are adjustable, and base is pneumatic.

Haworth Improv stack chair, with brass-colored upholstery and (4) post legs.

PRICE: $275 CONTACT INFORMATION: 512.835.9506 travis@walltechtx.com

PRICE: $175 CONTACT INFORMATION: 773.379.5222 tmeyers@roecompany.com

PRICE: $99 CONTACT INFORMATION: 877.842.9468

DAVIS WEBB HERMAN MILLER STEELCASE MEETING CHAIRS ERGON CHAIR CRITERION TASK Dealers, call 443-527-4500 Used Herman Miller Ergon CHAIRS for special pricing!!! $1,500 Buys them all 16-New but out of the box Davis webb meeting chairs with fabric seats.

These chairs list at $2464 each in grade 1 fabric.

PRICE: $125 CONTACT INFORMATION: 443.527.4500 john@tbsmd.biz

chairs, without arms. The fabric has been replaced, and in great condition. Great for conference rooms, training rooms, or workstation chairs.

PRICE: $50 CONTACT INFORMATION: 734.367.9054 adaml@eosfurniture.com

Black steelcase mid and highback task chairs with all the mechanisms. These chairs are in great shape and look great in every office!

PRICE: $135 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822 ashaffer@gcsgroupus.com

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USED Chairs

675 STEELCASE (TRUNSTONE) SPRINGBOARD CHAIRS A versatile Task Chair that also could serve as casual conference seating option.

This classic Steelcase Series provides swivel tilt flexibility with a manual height adjustment. Very well built with an upholstered seat and back.

PRICE: $64 CONTACT INFORMATION: 715.345.9800 jeffd@roefurniture.com

KEILHAUER SIMPLE CHAIRS This preowned Simple chair features a red mesh back, black upholstered seat, T arms, and a pneumatic base.

Chairs are in wonderful condition!

PRICE: $224 CONTACT INFORMATION: 773.379.5222 tmeyers@roecompany.com

950 HAWORTH PREOWNED HERMAN MILLER IMPROV HE OFFICE CHAIRS MIRRA CHAIRS One of the most sought out chairs on the market! Automatically adjusts to the user’s body weight and posture and can be fine tuned by a few simple adjustments.

PRICE: $450 CONTACT INFORMATION: 773.379.5222 tmeyers@roecompany.com

950 Haworth Improv HE office chairs, fully adjustable.

Model# M231-1741 3H-1-TRJ. Adjustable seat pan, adjustable arm height, back lock, adjustable back height, swivel, and pneumatic lift.

Fabric: Esoteria Collection Grade A – Cryptic 3H-1.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 541.482.8787 tristar@tristarsurplus.com

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USED TABLES

USED 16’ RACETRACK TABLE Pre-owned wood veneer 16’ racetrack conference table in cherry finish. This item is in very good condition, but is missing the wire grommets in each end.

PRICE: $1,699 CONTACT INFORMATION: 214.766.7515 davidr@officefurniture source.biz

PREOWNED VECTA FOLDING TABLE (3) 72”, (4) 60”, and (3) 48”x24” vecta folding training tables. Tops are grey nebula with black edging. Base is a dark grey with wire, electrical, and data management.

PRICE: $225 CONTACT INFORMATION: 773.379.5222 tmeyers@roecompany.com

KNOLL PROPELLER CONFERENCE TABLE

USED 12’ RACETRACK CONFERENCE TABLE

1) 16’ Knoll Propeller conference table with side board table. Humanscale chairs are also available for $175 each.

Used 12’ two-piece wood veneer racetrack conference table w/glass top. This cherry/ mahogany table has three cylinder bases and is in very good condition.

PRICE: $3,300 CONTACT INFORMATION: 562.437.4600 doug@usedresolve.com

10’ BLACK GRANITE CONFERENCE TABLE Great Black Granite Conference table with power in grommets, in great condition. Barely used! For more information call GCS Group a freedom office company.

PRICE: $899 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822 ashaffer@gcsgroupus.com

PRICE: $1,599 CONTACT INFORMATION: 214.766.7515 davidr@officefurniture source.biz

WALNUT LAMINATE BOAT-SHAPED CONFERENCE TABLE Boat-shaped conference table, 16’ x 5’, with walnut laminate finish and black edge banding. Top sits atop (2) Eames bases.

PRICE: $2,795 CONTACT INFORMATION: 877.842.9468

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FILES

TRUCKLOAD SALE OF LATERAL FILING CABINATES

STEELCASE 5-DRAWER LATERAL FILE CABINETS

BLOW OUT SALE must be liquidated the week of September 16 through September 26 of this year at the Delaware area. Huge amount of five and four drawer filing.

Heavy-duty 5-drawer used lateral file cabinets. These cabinets are all 36” wide. The file bars are included and all cabinets have locks and keys.

PRICE: $35 CONTACT INFORMATION: 314.808.1712 Donna@FacilityServices Now.com

PRICE: $250 CONTACT INFORMATION: 734.367.9054 adaml@eosfurniture.com

HON DRAWER LATERAL FILES 42” wide HON 5 drawer lateral files in great shape for a great price! For more information please call GCS Group a freedom office company.

PRICE: $299 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822 ashaffer@gcsgroupus.com

42” 5 DRAWER LATERAL FILE CABINETS We are pulling these cabinets out of an office in Manhattan today! Contact me immediately if you’re interested! They will sell extremely fast!

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 631.889.2554 lr@liofficefurniture.com

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An EmployeeFinding Machine As the economy begins to improve, our minds turn to adding key employees to help us grow and execute our strategies for market domination. LinkedIn can help us do just that, in not only a highly efficient but a more productive way than with the tools we have had available to us in the past.

Until the advent of LinkedIn, we never had a keyword-searchable database of potential employees from all over the world that we could look through in order to find just the right candidate.

LinkedIn now gives us access to over 100 million potential candidates. That database is right at your fingertips—and for no cost other than your time and effort.

By Wayne Breitbarth

of times per week.

I know the president of a local company in my own market who found a new VP for his company in just five days after using the Status Update to ask his network for help. Think of the time and money that saved him, especially since he was just about to hire a recruiter for that position.

2. Use the Jobs tab in the groups you belong to, especially those groups that are related to the specific industry your potential candidate would work in.

As discussed in previous articles in this series, making sure you are well connected on LinkedIn is the gas that makes the engine go. Many of the ideas I share with you will not work as well as advertised if you have fewer than 50 connections.

Consider joining new groups just for the purpose of looking for this candidate if you are not involved in groups where this person would usually hang out. For example, if you are a member of the ASID chapter in your local market, you should post your job opening on the Jobs tab within that LinkedIn group.

Before you can expect big results when searching for employees, customers or whomever, you will need to connect with at least 100 people whom you know and trust.

3. Use the Advanced People Search on your home page.

Some of the criteria you will want to consider when building your search are:

Once you have done that, the following features will help you turn your LinkedIn account into an employee-finding machine.

A. Title. Be sure to try some different words for the same job.

1. Use your Status Update Box (big blue box on your home page, marked “Share an update”) to ask your network if they know of anyone who is qualified for the position you are attempting to fill.

B. Company. This can be very useful, especially if you choose the "Past" option when you are searching companies that compete with your company.

After all, this is your network, and the people in your network know you well and understand the nature of your company.

If someone in your network is aware of a prospective candidate, he/she should be able to quickly introduce you to the candidate.

This is the easiest and most efficient way to find your next hire. That being said, I would not post this question in your Status Box every day, but try to limit this question to a couple

C. Keywords. Here you can get very creative, using terms like specialty software, skills, specific industries, territories or regions of the country, etc. Also, if you include words like "pursuing," "seeking" or "looking" in your keyword search, you will find interview-ready candidates.

D. Location. You can concentrate your search around a mileage radius (10, 25, 35, 50, 75 or 100 miles) from your zip code or any other zip code that you are interested in recruiting from. The wider the radius, the more people you

019 will find but also the further from the actual target they may be.

E. Other search criteria and/or fields you might want to use could include using the keyword field and entering other keywords, such as brands of furniture, specific software, or using the College field to look for people who attended a school that you know has a great reputation for the type of person you are looking for.

Here is an example of what the Advanced People Searching screen might look like if you were looking for an interior designer (1) who has worked at or is working at ABC Office Furniture (2), has the words “office furniture” somewhere in his/her profile (3), and is located within 50 miles of my zip code (4). This is the exact technique I used recently to find an interior designer for my staff. No recruiter. No job board ads. It’s just that simple.

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4. Save your search once you have landed on a search or searches that have brought you some good potential candidates by clicking the word "Save" on the top right of the Results screen. Then LinkedIn will continue to look for more potential candidates by regularly searching your network, including the new connections people in your network are making on an ongoing basis.

5. Search through Status Updates (on the home page, right below your blue Status Box, click the words “Search Updates”) by typing "seeking employment" or other similar words in the area marked "Search Updates."

You can find the Search Updates Box right below the blue Share button in your Status Update Box on your home page.

This enables you to find people who are mentioning that they or someone they know is doing just that—seeking employment, etc. You can regionalize this search by adding relevant geographic search criteria. Be sure to save this search so you can rerun it later.

6. Post a job on LinkedIn's job board. Currently the charge for this is $195 per month per posting. There are some multiple-job discounts. You get to this by clicking the Jobs tab on the top toolbar and selecting "Post a Job." Once you have used the above techniques to find a few good candidates, spend some time reading and studying each candidate's profile, especially the recommendations. There is a wealth of information included on the profile that may either bring that candidate to the top or sink him/her.

To receive a free worksheet that will help you find the people you are looking for on LinkedIn, go to www.powerformula.net, select “Free” under the Resources tab, and download “LinkedIn People Searching – Your Ticket to Improved ROI.” Wayne Breitbarth is an owner of M&M Office Interiors in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and has shared his passion for social media with more than 10,000 business professionals through private business consulting and dynamic presentations to local and national audiences. He was a featured speaker at last year’s OFDA Dealer Strategies Conference and has recently released a book entitled The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search. Contact Wayne at wbreitbarth@mmoffice.com or by visiting powerformula.net.

Reprinted with permission from OFDealer’s September 2011 issue. OFDealer is the official publication of the Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA).

For more information, visit www.ofdealer.com, www.ofdanet.org or call 800.542.6672.

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Cubeclerk.com products of the month

Make: Haworth Size: 7 x 7.5 Quantity: 19 Company: MFC Workstations Website: http://www.mfcworkstations.com Phone: 877-275-2991 Email: sales@mfcworkstations.com Street: 9455 Cabot Drive Suite A City: San Diego State: California Country: United States Zip/Postal Code: 92126 State: Maryland Country: United States Zip/Postal Code: 21229 Listed: September 8, 2011 6:32 pm

PRICE $1165

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NEW FURNITURE

GLOBAL OTG11686 These manager/task chairs have “Synchro-tilt” controls that feature an infinite lock.

The mesh back design offers support and comfort and the adjustable arms allow different users to adapt the chair to their needs. Titanium finish base compliments grey, black navy or wine seat colors.

PRICE: $209 CONTACT INFORMATION: 214.766.7515 Davidr@officefurniture source.biz

KNOLL This Morrison 8 x 8 station features high low panels from 64”H – 42”H covered in Knoll Textile’s Devon Granite fabric with Light Metallic Tan trim and a 48” Reuter overhead. It also comes equipped with a 48” corner surface in Pumice D4, one Box/Box/File pedestal and one 2 drawer lateral file

KNOLL RPM CHAIRS WITH ARMS The Knoll RPM ergonomic super chair is specially designed for rigorous high use durability.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 512.585.5538 westes@usedknoll.com

HUMAN SCALE LIBERTY CHAIR This chair is new but out of the box and is in perfect c ondition. Color is black on black. We will ship anywhere in the continental U.S. PRICE: $450 CONTACT INFORMATION: 443.527.4500

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 512.585.5538 westes@usedknoll.com

POCKET FROM NURTURE

USED HERMAN DAVIS WEBB NODE CHAIR MILLER AERONS MEETING CHAIRS node: for the many modes

WORK ON THE MOVE. Healthcare work seems to happen anywhere and everywhere. Caregivers are mobile workers and the technology that supports them also needs to be in motion.

Freedom Office Furniture has these gently used Herman Miller Aerons with all Mechanisms available for immediate delivery and installation. Size B. Some with Fabric padded arms.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 212.696.7554 eyusufova@waldners.com

PRICE: $500 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822 ashaffer@gcsgroupus.com

Beautiful Logiflex Reception desk with one pedestal, very modern.

PRICE: $1,969 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822 ashaffer@gcsgroupus.com

of learning. The node chair is mobile and flexible. It’s designed for quick, easy transitions between one mode to the next. With node, a classroom can flex from a lecture-based mode to a team-based mode, and back again, without interruption.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: 212.696.7554 eyusufova@waldners.com

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NEW FURNITURE

OTG TASK CHAIRS Brand New OTG office task chairs with pneumatic seat height adjustment, chair tilt lock, tension adjustment and more! GREAT deal! take advantage!

PRICE: $130 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822 ashaffer@gcsgroupus.com

CHERRYMAN L RECEPTION DESK Gorgeous brand new L shaped Reception desk. Comes with customer surface top and Two pedestals. Comes in four different colors you can choose from, as well as the handles.

PRICE: $699 CONTACT INFORMATION: 770.514.0822 ashaffer@gcsgroupus.com

CUBICLE SIGNAGE

CUBICLE WORKSTATION SIGNS

LOBBY LOGO DIMENSIONAL GRAPHIC

Cubicle workstation sign/ name holders. 9’x3’ with pin back, velcro, tape, over wall clips, magnetic mounting options. Black in stock other colors available as well as sizes. 8.5” paper laser or inkjet printed by client in house.Signs can be ordered with Braille for ADA compliance.

Custom logos for lobby or reception area. Dimensional Logo in colors to match brand or corporate images.

PRICE: $18.50 CONTACT INFORMATION: 1.800.580.6668 john@cubiclesigns.com

PRICE: $945 CONTACT INFORMATION: 714.549.9303 john@cubiclesigns.com

LOBBY DIRECTORY WAYFINDING SIGNAGE Building and Office Directory sign with changeable name strips window style or magnetic 18 x 24 standard size any color with text on top and strips for tenant or staff names and directions.

PRICE: $475 CONTACT INFORMATION: 714.549.9303 john@cubiclesigns.com

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TECHNOLOGY

MEDIA:SCAPE WITH HD VIDEO CONFERENCING A videoconference experience, unlike any other.

Through the integration of furniture and technology, media:scape is reshaping the way people collaborate in a connected world.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: eyusufova@waldners.com

ROOM WIZARD WEB BASED ROOM SCHEDULING SYSTEM A smarter way to manage all your space and everyone’s time. 40% of workers waste up to thirty minutes a day searching for space to collaborate. Until now. Room Wizard is a web-based room scheduling system that solves the dilemma of connecting workers to meeting spaces.

PRICE: upon request CONTACT INFORMATION: eyusufova@waldners.com