Whether it's being a hairstylist, working on cars, refinishing and selling old stuff, or managing peoples' finances, turning your passion into a home business may not be as hard as you think if you've got an old, unused garage to take advantage of. You'll have a place to work from and a space to meet with clients, making your venture more convenient and possibly more profitable as time goes on. After cleaning your old, dusty garage out, here's how to go about turning it into a thriving home business space:
Have the Garage Door Serviced
One of the most important things you can do to spruce your garage up before opening your home for business is to have the garage door serviced, especially if it's more than a few years old. Things like the springs can grow weak with age and end up giving out, which could result in your garage door crashing down while you're completing a project or in the middle of a meeting with a client.
Having your garage door professionally serviced by a company like R & S Garage Door Inc will help ensure that it functions properly throughout all of your business days and ensures the safety of yourself, your household members, and your customers. Every aspect of your garage door will be inspected, and any small problems can be addressed before they become too serious. You'll be able to open and close your garage door for business purposes without having to worry about a breakdown or a safety hazard.
Install a Garage Door Screen
There will likely be times when you want to keep the garage door open during business hours, whether to let fresh air in or to show off the products you have to sell. But, the bugs can be bothersome to you and your customers if a garage door screen isn't installed.
By installing a garage door screen, you'll let fresh air and sunlight in while keeping the bugs out for comfort within your new home business space. There are a variety of styles and options available, including screens that have magnetic openings that will allow for you and your customers to easily enter and exit the garage without having to roll the screen up or squeeze through an open corner.
Paint the Interior for Optimal Performance
You can use paint to make the interior of your garage home business space come to life, to optimize your performance while working in the space, and even to affect the moods of your customers when they come to visit you. Paint the floors a neutral color that won't distract you or visitors from the wall colors. Consider painting the walls one or more of the following colors:
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Raise energy levels and create excitement for customers with hues of red.
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Infuse happiness and a sense of joy with the help of yellow.
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Implement shades of blue to lower blood pressure levels and encourage stress relief.
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Make customers cheerful yet relaxed by incorporating shades of green into your color scheme.
Utilize just two or three colors in your theme to ensure that the space doesn't distract you or your customers.
Have a Professional Sign Designed
Once your garage door has been serviced, a screen has been installed, and the space has been painted, it's a good idea to have a professional sign designed so customers can't miss you when they come to visit for the first time. Utilizing a business sign will help set you apart from the competition, provide you with free advertising 24 hours a day, and help to create recognition among new customers.
Have a vinyl sign made that includes your business name, your custom logo, and your phone number, then hang the sign over your garage door so people know what you're offering and how to contact you when they drive, bike, or walk by.
Now all that's left is to furnish your new garage home business space so it's comfortable and convenient for everyone involved. Incorporate an ergonomic work station, a cozy couch and end table, and a colorful wall, and you're good to go!