Boost Your Business with Feng Shui

Most modern offices are about as calm as a flag in a Nor'easter. Activity is so frantic and frothy that is seems to make accomplishment very difficult. The ancient Chinese culture of placement, called Feng Shui, is being used by current businesses to offset and slow down the frenzy and pace of office work. Donald Trump is one of the new users of Feng Shui as a means of improving office routine. Professional Feng Shui consultants are now applying placement principles to work spaces by making the interpretation of the old tradition a current and practical idea.

Lean and modern are a couple of terms used to describe an office that has been renovated by a Feng Shui consultant. All the minutiae of an office is considered on the way to being changed. The building, it's site, and it's orientation are looked at along with entry and exit paths, doors and even public space. Of course the office layout is gone over with a Feng Shui view to improve it's contribution. Noticeable results include a total removal of clutter along with the careful and often inconspicuous placement of objects. Also, the color combinations are blended using Feng Shui colors. While the resulting office may appear to be very modern in design and use, it really stems from a discipline that began thousands of years in the past.

Chi is the positive flow of energy and is very important to a design for a business place. Beginning a the doorway, chi can bring harmony between office activities and things that are going on in the outside world. This harmony can result in renewed and refreshed relationships and productivity as chi is flowing from place to place.

Feng Shui also promotes the balance of yin and yang, the receptive and active forces of our universe. Contrasts such as soft and bright colors or rough and smooth surfaces will enhance the yin and yang.

Business people tend to seek clear and positive indications when evaluating new actions. Consultants can point to Feng Shui offices that have increased output, increased employee tenure and increased cooperation among staff members. Most importantly, many offices show a greater profit.

A recent example of the good benefits received from applying Feng Shui shows how it works. An office that was losing money and could not retain employees employed outside help in installing Feng Shui principles. Some re-seating, the removal of clutter, and a review of some company literature brought a dramatic increase in employee tenure and profitability. The company stock was subsequently listed on a stock exchange

Listed below are some important items that professionals suggest:

- Remove clutter even inside the drawers

- Remove unused or undesirable items

- Move archive filing to another location

- Make the office clean and fresh in aroma

- Let in fresh air and light as often as you can

- Use fresh flowers frequently to bring nature inside

- Use inspirational art objects along with colorful art

- Apply mirrors to make space seem larger

- Put desks to face doorways with back to a wall for support

Keep chi in mind by making movement by people easy and free. If properly used, Feng Shui will make you money and make you happy