Never underestimate the importance of curb appeal when it comes to your commercial space. Would you feel comfortable soliciting a business that had a ton of weeds and unsightly cracks on the walkways and front entrance patio? No, you wouldn’t. The outside of your business says as much as the inside does, so it’s important to pick up the landscaping supplies you need to draw in customers.
Think About Safety First
Let’s talk more about those unsightly cracks. If your parking lot is lifting because of tree roots, it’s time to replace it. If the walkways around your building are cracked or pitted, it’s time to replace them. If the outdoor concrete space such as the entrance is cracked or lifting, it’s time to replace it.
Walk around your property and look at everything carefully. Is there any area where someone could trip and fall? Does the property look as if it isn’t cared for? This turns off customers and opens you up to lawsuits. For example, if someone trips on a walkway that is lifting due to a tree root, you could be held liable for his or her injuries. You want the exterior concrete to be smooth and seamless.
Think About Aesthetics Next
Now, it’s time to think about curb appeal. Instead of using concrete walkways and patios for your business, consider rebuilding them with stone pavers that are decorative and colorful. Take into account the beauty of seating areas outdoors, as well. In fact, you could even create outdoor spaces where you can conduct business depending on what it is that you do.
Think about landscaping, too. Is there an area on your commercial property where you could lay sod and create a beautiful lawn that will complement the exterior of the commercial space? What about flower gardens covered in colorful mulch to protect the soil and add some pizzazz? How about decorative gravel or custom-built koi ponds? You see where we’re going with this.
Think Irresistible
If you take a moment to think about the outdoor spaces that you enjoy, you will ponder the elements that make them irresistible. This is what you should do to your outdoor commercial space. The goal is to draw people in with the curb appeal. They will walk or drive by and be taken by the beauty of the space. Getting them on the property is step one in soliciting their business.
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