Resources for Seating

The seating industry, when one stops to think about it, is fairly important to the way business is done throughout most of the world.  Seating furniture is perhaps the single most used piece of office equipment in any company. On any given day, a computer, desk, or conference table may not see any use, but a chair is likely to be used for anywhere from six-to-eight hours during the average workday. For this reason distributors of seating, office or house seating, will realize the following benefits: 

1. Seating is basically recession proof. While sales of high end chairs may fluctuate, everyone will eventually want something to sit on.
2. Seating businesses can sell both house seating and workplace seating.
3. The seating industry has many different types of specialties not limited to: dining chairs, folding chairs, office chairs and sofas.

Of course, seating is not a perfect business because there is a lot of competition selling chairs and various types of seats. Although, both office and home are well serviced by general companies like Wal-Mart and Staples or those that only sell furniture, selling seating can still be a viable business opportunity. It is important, however, to understand the landscape of the industry and plan accordingly.

Research seating and develop a solid business plan before trying to compete

It is important to first know what types of seating you want to sell and how you plan to do it. Although, it may be difficult to compete with the big chain stores on price or selection, you can still find a competitive edge with a well thought out strategy to sell seating, office style or simply for the home.

Know the different types of features available in seating

Seating furniture provides a number of different ways for a person to sit, and can encompass everything from thrones to saddles, and even oddly shaped ergonomic chairs. But, chairs and sofas often have unique features which can affect their overall quality and functionality. So, before you decide to start selling any type of seating make sure you have a good understanding of the product and its market.

Find seating distributors and manufacturers online

Many global manufacturers of seating are now available via the Internet. Start with these resources to begin building your inventory in preparation to launching your own seating business. While most of these seating manufacturers will have factories in Asia or Mexico, they should also have representation or customer service available in the United States.

• If you are in business to sell seating furniture, you will need to have an online presence in order to remain competitive.
• Offer a variety of low-end and high-end seating options to meet the demands of a wide range of customers.
• Consider seating rentals as a lucrative business alternative, especially if you have quick access to an area where people frequently get married or hold special functions.