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Apr 30
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What is a Trading Floor?

By Trading

If there ever was a truly surreal experience in the finance industry, it’s being in the heat of a trading floor.  The heart of our financial system lies in the trading floor. Individual traders and brokers vie for the best prices on stocks and futures to create wealth for themselves and their clients, and it’s all done in real time. At the turn of a second, fortunes can be made and lost. It’s an important indicator of the health of our economy, and a signal for when trouble’s ahead.  So what is a trading floor? Why do traders take on…

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Apr 02
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NYC dispatch office

Dispatch Center Desks and Consoles

By Industry Information

Do you run a business that needs dispatch center furniture? It’s a major expense. The large consoles that dispatch centers need – whether in an emergency services company, transportation company, or otherwise – are bulky, complex, and oftentimes expensive.   But at Saraval Industries, we believe in recycling large pieces of dispatch furniture to save money for the companies that offer these essential services. It’s how we play our part in making the world run more efficiently, and your bottom line benefits.   We do this with the help of our experienced office furniture technicians. They bring their decades of…

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Mar 11
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What Is Green Furniture?

By Office Furniture

Furniture is big business. And as a leading furniture distributor, Saraval Industries pays attention to the bigger issues that affect our business, and offices around the world.  The world is going green at a rapid pace, and furniture is no exception. With the myriad components of furniture there’s a whole industry asking itself, “How do we go green?” Customers are also looking for eco-friendly solutions to furnishing their offices. So, we’ll explore exactly what “green furniture” is, and how you can outfit your office with green furniture.   How Is Furniture “Green”? Gone are the days where the cheapest materials…

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Jan 29
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Steelcase Desk

Advantages of a Steelcase Metal Desk

By Office Furniture

The Steelcase Desk is an iconic piece of furniture.   Few other styles of professional desks were as ubiquitous as the Steelcase. Almost everyone can remember being called up to the teacher’s desk – it was most likely a Steelcase. Images of vintage offices are filled with employees toiling away at Steelcase Desks.    Since the beginning of the 20th century, the Steelcase Desk has dominated finance, education, healthcare, and more, in large part because of its utility. It’s as sturdy as a bull, and its simple construction meant its many moving parts would rarely break down.    It’s a…

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Dec 28
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What Are The Top Industries in New York City?

By Industry Information, Trading

New York City is in many ways the economic capital of the world. In terms of single metropolitan areas, it is the most influential market in the country as companies all around the nation and the world have made their headquarters—or major centers of operation—in the city. Nearly all these cardinal industries have large office complexes and facilities, employing literally millions of workers in varying capacities. From Wall Street to Madison Avenue, there is no shortage of office buildings where some of the highest-paid and prestigious professionals in their fields conduct their day-to-day. As such, New York City has become…

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Nov 06
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What are the Major Drivers of Unethical Managerial Behavior?

By Office Best Practices

In any business organization, ethics is of the utmost importance. Business ethics is what helps members of an organization – from c-suite and executive level players to entry-level employees – determine whether an action is positive or negative for the employer. But, unethical managerial behavior is an issue that can irreparably harm an organization, both internally and externally. Which are the drivers of unethical managerial behavior? Everyone has a reason for doing what they do, and unethical business practices are often perpetrated for some type of personal gain. Some of the drivers of unethical managerial behavior include:      Profit…

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Oct 05
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Tips for Hiring A Stockbroker

By Investing

You’re getting ready to hire a stockbroker for either yourself, or for your company. It’s an important step for your finances, so you need to make sure you make the right choice. There are thousands of stockbrokers out there, and even more people that call themselves stockbrokers, but are anything but. Many people are beginning to buy and sell securities on their own, and consider that proper experience to get a job as a stockbroker. We’re here to tell you that is not the case. Becoming a stockbroker is not easy, and only truly talented professionals become actual stockbrokers. Let’s…

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Sep 09
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Social Impact Investing: What Is It?

By Investing

Making money can be a dirty business. But, that means it doesn’t have to be! As our economy moves into the future, more and more investors are thinking about how they can have a positive impact on the world. It’s no secret that industries like fossil fuels, agriculture, and manufacturing create pollution, and the defense industry is always creating new weapons for conflicts around the world. As we explore the world of social impact investing, you’ll find that there are incredible opportunities not only to help the world, but can also be lucrative for the savvy investor. What is Social…

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Aug 08
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The Cons of Standing Desks

By General, Office Best Practices, Office Space Design

Several months back, we explored the benefits of standing desks. But, as with everything good, there is always a bad side. Some time back, the craze around standing desks lit the furniture and office design world alight. Scores of people started flocking to the standing desk, believing it was a revolution in office work life. Read about the craze: 7 Benefits of a Standing Desk – Healthline.com As stated above, the news about standing desks isn’t all good. From different types of back pain to muscle fatigue, there are definitely negative aspects of this furniture craze. Read below some of…

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May 12
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How to Create a Multiple Monitor Setup with 2 or More Displays

By Office Best Practices, Office Space Design

For high-powered computer users – regardless of the industry – having multiple screens can help increase productivity and give you an edge on how you’re perceiving your projects. This is especially true for traders, dispatch,  and control room operators. Having multiple monitors is important because you can dedicate a full screen to multiple tasks. Often, people will display different parts of the same process on multiple screens to cut down on having to switch back and forth between screens. We’ve put together a quick guide on how to set up multiple screens on one computer. This includes the hardware you’ll…

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