By jacobsr76 November 21, 2013
I Have been advertising in the trivia pages for 6 years, they have helped me grow my business, especially through these hard times. They will always have my business! ...read more
By rcasales August 20, 2012
Needed sales brochures for our auto dealership special. Short notice, great service, beautiful color work. On time and great price. Very happy. We highly Recommend them. ...read more
By PDXShopper April 27, 2012
I've shopped a few used office furniture dealers and NW Office has a great selection and the prices can't be beat. I was able to furnish my home office within my budget. Staff was helpful too. Do call for an appointment as they aren't always in the store. ...read more
10 Questions You Need to Ask When Signing Up for VoIP Services Before you sign up, make sure you know the answer to these important questions about your VoIP telephone systems provider. These are the questions that many regret not asking when they find it is too late or too costly to consider another option. What’s the True Cost? Your quote should clearly highlight what is an up-front cost and what is a recurring monthly or yearly hosted VoIP system cost. Up-front costs include prices of hardware, installation fees and porting fees. Monthly costs can include flat rate charges, usage, taxes and fees. It is also important to be clear of the “lock-in” time periods. Locking in for two or three years can save you money but it’s a long time if you are unhappy. What will it cost if you need to break your contract? What are the Usage and Overage Policies? You may not plan to go over the established limits, but should your company come into big success – as you want it to – you must be prepared for ballooning costs. It’s important to understand at what point these overage fees for your VoIP telephone systems will kick in. Sudden spikes could cause unexpected fees or even shut down. You may also need to know what long distance calling to other countries will cost per minute. What Is the Company’s History? A company’s history is important. It’s not necessarily bad to try out a new and innovative, “young” company, but you shouldn’t discount years of meeting SLAs and satisfied clients. A quick search can often reveal any red flags about the company’s financial situation and standing with its customers. What Support is Included? When signing up for VoIP services, most clients do not think about things going wrong. However, outage and other issues are just part of doing business. What does the company offer in way of support? Is it outsourced to another company or country? What kind of SLAs are guaranteed? What are the hours that help is available? All these questions deserve answers before signing anything. How Reliable Is the Services? It is good to know what kind of outages the VoIP telephone system providers have had in the last 6 months. Companies should be transparent about this. A failure or two doesn’t mean they are a terrible service, but refusal to give these details is a sign that all may not be well. The quality of the calls is also important. You can use VoIP tests to see the packet loss, latency and speed of the service. The biggest source of trouble for VoIP is poor Internet connection or speed. Test this before signing up if possible. Can I Use My Current Phone Number? The costs of changing your phone numbers is often higher than many companies think. Loss of customers due to sudden disconnection of customers is still a factor in many industries. Search engines may have your old number listed prominently in many places and it may take time to change it. Find out how your chosen VoIP telephone system providers handle this and calculate the true cost. What Kind of Numbers Can I Get? Getting toll free numbers, local numbers, vanity numbers and virtual numbers (numbers for distant areas you service) is definitely something to consider. Although Internet commerce is growing, business is still done primarily over the phone. Is E911 Supported? It may seem like an odd question, but all business should be able to call 911 from any phone at any time. VoIP does not handle 911 calls in the same way as a landline so it’s important to understand this. What Exactly is Included? Can you “bring your own device” to save on the initial hosted VoIP system cost? Can you use eFax, CRM integration, call recording, conferencing and other services? Does the provider have these in-house or use a third-party? How much control will you have over programming changes and are there costs for making changes? All these questions are important. ...read more
By America's Phone Guys July 25, 2017
Did you know we offer NEW office furniture? We guarantee to have the best pricing on HBC furniture. Hundreds of items are available to order. You can see the complete line at our distributor̢۪s website. For more information and pricing, please call us direct at (503) 244-2822.Visit our website to learn more. www.northwestofficeliquidations.com ...read more
By NW Office Liquidations January 13, 2014
Most business owners don't begin a business with plans to one day sell off all their assets and close the doors forever. Unfortunately, in today's market it happens often, with very little information available to assist proprietors in how to start or begin the actual process. This unfortunate fact is quite disconcerting considering that most likely, a good portion of the owner's lifetime savings is tied up in the inventory, and that turning this inventory to cash can be critical to his or her financial future. Here are some tips aimed at helping proprietors liquidate their assets and exit their businesses: 1. Allow sufficient time: Businesses ideally will need to allow enough time for furniture to be evaluated, disassembled and removed. Many businesses will start planning their relocation up to a year in advance but often leave their furniture removal as an afterthought. Many times it's not possible to anticipate a last minute choice, but good time management helps to ensure the maximum value of the furniture assets by giving the liquidation firm the time necessary to find the best secondary buyers. 2. Select a good professional: Many businesses will hire professionals that are not office furniture liquidators. A good furniture liquidator will understand all the details involved in the process: how long it will take, how much it will cost, how to work with the building and its management team, how to ensure a company's leased space is ready to turn back on time, and how to maximize the value of the existing furniture. Liquidators can usually start a sale in a relatively short period of time and develop a plan tailored to fit your business. But you shouldn't choose the first one you find on the Internet. Evaluate each of them carefully before making a decision. 3. Take inventory: It's common to assume that preparing a line by line inventory of every piece of furniture enhances the value of the liquidation of assets. However, it's not really necessary to incur the cost of this service if you plan on using a liquidation service. Any reputable liquidation company will desire to perform their own inventory check and evaluation during a walk through. This inventory check will become a part of their proposal. If you decide not to use a liquidation professional, preparing a current inventory of your business assets in preparation for your sale is an important first step. Try to include photographs, serial numbers, and a brief description of the condition of each item; doing so might save you considerable headaches, especially if you're later asked to explain your sale to creditors or the IRS. 4. Should you move furniture to storage or liquidate?: Many businesses don't understand and will often over look the total costs involved in the process such as; removal, labor costs, transportation costs, unloading costs, damaged product, storage fees, reloading costs, transportation costs to the new location, and installation. With a liquidation, the moving costs are typically incorporated by the liquidator and without any ongoing storage costs. 5. When the whole is worth more than pieces and parts: It's beneficial to consider liquidating the entire inventory and have it be evaluated as a whole in order to maximize a best final return. Piecing off and selling of select items to "specialists" may often result in an overall loss of value to the business. The "cherry picking" of furniture often ends up leaving the less desirable pieces and typically won't offset the additional cost of removing the lesser valued furniture items. 6. Hire a furniture wholesaler vs. a furniture broker: It's typical of many brokers to not commit to removing furniture until after they have it sold. Depending on your circumstances, your business can run a risk of lease violation if the deadline is missed. A furniture wholesale liquidator will commit in the proposal to purchase, incur all labor costs, and remove the furniture within a specified time frame. Be sure to ask questions so you understand what is to be expected of your liquidation specialist whether they are a broker or a wholesaler. If you are interested in obtaining a free quote for liquidation services, contact us today at (503) 780-9500. ...read more
By NW Office Liquidations July 23, 2012
In any small office there are a variety of inexpensive ways to not only store your supplies, but use the storage as a decorative element. You won’t have to sacrifice style for functional storage. There are many great ways to store your office supplies that do not make it look like a traditional ... ...read more
Photocopiers are expensive purchases, but they can last a long time with the proper care and maintenance. The key to getting the most use out of a photocopier is operating, cleaning and maintaining the machine by the guidelines provided by the manufacturer. ...read more