While summer is winding down, the time for outdoor furniture planning is just beginning. The casual furniture industry is gearing up for it’s annual kick-off to the latest trends for next season. Yes, even as this season is still underway, we are thinking ahead and preparing to make next season one your clients will remember as well. Whether you’re in the design, trade or retail industry, there are many benefits to planning ahead for your outdoor projects and inventory. Doing so will help you deliver the best, maximize your budget and profit, and ensure success.
Deliver the Best
When working with a client or serving a customer, you want to make sure you can deliver the best solution to their outdoor design needs. Planning ahead puts you in the position to reserve inventory and make sure you get your client what they want when they want it. Looking to customize an outdoor space? Booking the project with a reasonable lead time will make sure your commercial outdoor furniture is crafted and ready to go.
Maximize Budget & Profit
Planning ahead not only secures your project being completed in time, but it will also help maximize your budget and profit. Retailers who plan in advance for next season can qualify for early buy savings to help them get a head start on returning on next year’s inventory investment. Outdoor furniture manufactures may also offer periodic trade specials to reward designers and other professionals for booking projects in advance. Make sure you know your options and don’t wait until the last minute to secure your project – it may mean more than delivering on time.
Ensure Success
Knowing what’s down the pipeline and planning your projects in advance ensures success. Designers and other trade professionals can better deliver the product clients want and providing a space that they will love. Retailers can guarantee that they have the best products on the floor, ready to go when the first warm weather weekend makes its appearance.
Last Minute Bind?
What if you’re unable to plan ahead? A client needs an urgent installation. Inventory is running low and needs to be replenished. Oxford Garden strives for a robust inventory selection of versatile commercial outdoor furniture, so that we are able to fit your casual furniture need, even at the last minute. While planning ahead is best to ensure availability, don’t hesitate to call our support staff and we’ll work out a solution that will make you and your client happy.