Owning and operating a small “mom and pop” business is always challenging, and most independently owned small businesses struggle to keep their doors open for more than five years. That’s why it’s so important to do whatever it takes to turn each new customer into a repeat customer, and to get them to tell all of their friends, co-workers, and social media audiences about the great experience they had!
Whether you’re building a brand new facility for your business, or renovating your existing office space, it’s important to hire the right professionals to help you take care of all the details. This means doing your research so that you can always make an informed decision. Fortunately, thanks to social media and websites like Angie’s List and the Better Business Bureau, it’s now easier than ever to find out what people are saying about a company. And you should never be afraid to contact any company directly for a list of recent references.
An attractive, well-lit storefront is an important part of growing your business. For starters, prospective customers need to be able to find your store. And once they get inside, quality lighting design can have a serious impact on the customers’ length of stay, and the products that they purchase.
Did you know that an office lighting upgrade can increase profitability? It’s true. In addition to serving the most obvious purpose of helping your employees and clients see where they’re going and what they’re looking at, quality lighting design can also have an immediate impact on your bottom line.
There are many things that you can do around the house to lower your electric bills, including adjusting your thermostat, installing weatherstripping and/or storm windows and doors, checking attic insulation, and turning off lights when you’re not in a room. These methods have been around for as long as people have had air conditioning and electrical lighting in their homes, and a few small changes can typically lead to significant savings right away.
Like many “new” technologies, LED (light emitting diode) lighting has been around for quite a long time, since 1907 in fact. At least, the theory was developed in 1907, and the first patent was issued in 1962. As far back as the late 1960s, red LED indicators were began showing up in expensive calculators and wristwatches, only to be replaced by the cheaper LCD (liquid crystal display) technology.
Fast-forward to 2015 and LED lighting is showing up everywhere! No, it hasn’t been put back into calculators and wristwatches, but virtually every incandescent lighting application now has a more efficient LED counterpart, from traffic signals to automotive lighting to the interior and exterior of our homes and businesses.
When preparing to launch any new business, owners have a million things to do in preparation for the big day. Of course, if constructing a new building or even renovating an old one, the actual facility is likely to remain top of mind even up until opening.
With experienced commercial electric lighting contractors like Gary Houston Electric Company (GHEC) backing you, lighting is at least one thing you can check off your list. Not only that, you’ll have peace of mind knowing the job will be done to your satisfaction, as we have done the same for commercial clients throughout Central Arkansas for almost 40 years.
Lighting can play a huge role in attracting customers to your business when installed appropriately. From unique techniques and creative displays to every-day needs, it’s important to find a commercial electric lighting company that possesses extensive knowledge of this dynamic field.
For more than 35 years, Gary Houston Electric Company (GHEC) has recognized that lighting is a critical component of any enterprise. Not only do employees need functional lighting to perform, but customers want to see aesthetically pleasing objects and spaces when they come into your business.
Most are aware of the phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, and some have gone so far as to buy in bulk and hoard these bulbs. We’d like to share some information about your options for future lighting solutions in your home or business.
With few exceptions, starting this year the U.S. ban on 40-watt and 60-watt incandescent bulbs means that they can no longer be manufactured or imported (100-watt and 75-watt bulbs already have been phased out). Retailers are able to sell the remainder of their inventory – and no one will come into your home or business and take away your light bulbs.
LED lights are are hard sell right now. Despite their superior safety, longevity, and return on investment, their initial cost is still something business owners cannot ignore. But this is the same way lots of new technology begins. Think computers, automobiles, and aviation. Just as they made great strides into the public domain, so will LED lighting — and here are the reasons why.
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