Hey Pips! I been busy these past few days. CJ will soon turn 1, it deserves some new look. The 3 to 4 times in a week trip to MC Home depot, wilcon and others are pretty exhausting. Here's a few things to consider in renovating your commercial space:
1.Ask your self, is it necessary? Me, in my case the vinyl tiles took us ages to clean, so Yes.
2. Do you have the budget? It is a very important starting point to protect your rolling capital and gave you the baseline and scope as well.
3. Itemize the changes you intend to do. This can help you with your schedule and possible downtime with your store operations.
4.Create your "renovation plan". Start and end dates are crucial.
5. Look for your skilled workers through friends recommendations. Discuss, negotiate if needed. Mine, I requested that the job are done at night and part of the work is to set the store as biz as usual the following day and that would last for 6 days the most. Very important: monitor the works.
6. Purchase all necessary raw materials beforehand and in batch. Most stores charge 600 and up for delivery
, it can help you save. Or take advantage of the stores that offer Free delivery. But watch out for the TAG price. SHOP AROUND, compare and choose the ones that has more value.
7. Stick to your plan and budget but be flexible in making necessary adjustments too. Be ready for some unexpected things (eg. your water pipe is hit during the renovation)
8. I just discovered that individual stores within MC home depot in Ortigas are usually of Cheaper price than that of MC home or wilcon.
9. Though wilcon offers convenience to your purchasing - FREE Delivery!!
10. Use cards (credit) or Debit perks on your purchase if the price using cash offers no difference.
:-)
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