As a small business, often the budget is tight, but that doesn’t mean you should cut corners when attempting to make your office a good working environment for your team. You need a lighting solution that not only effectively lights your office space but also doesn’t break the bank. At Vision Lighting, we have a catalogue of cost-effective LED lighting options to suit your needs and budget.
From powering computers to running kitchen appliances, energy usage can often run high. As such, electricity bills can be a huge burden for small businesses - something that has very much been in the news as of late, with energy bills skyrocketing. Easily, lighting can account for as much as 35% of the average business’s electricity consumption. However, the good news is that there are a number of ways you can cut the cost of your energy bills, and here at Vision Lighting, we’re here to help show you how.
Finding the Right Business Lighting for Your Workspace
Finding the right lighting solution for your business is dependent on a number of factors. Depending on the type of work you will be doing, you may need a brighter light than usual. For example, if the work you are doing is very detail based, you may need a lighting solution that offers increased light to aid focus. On the other hand, if you work in an office, cheap, artificial lighting can play havoc with your eyes, especially when working on a computer all day. Research shows that LED lights are the closest lighting alternative to natural light. With a high percentage of us spending hours at work in an office during the day, the right lighting environment is more important than you might think.
Efficient lighting doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, there are many tips and tricks on how you can save on your indoor lighting - a few easy-to-implement tips being:
Encourage employees to turn off lights and appliances when they’re not in use. This simple habit can reduce your energy consumption dramatically, saving you money on your monthly bills whilst also helping your environmental impact. Going a bit further, you can also install products like dimmer switches or motion sensors to your office lighting to automatically reduce use.
Switch to energy-saving light bulbs will benefit your business by cutting the cost of your energy bills. Opt for a more eco-friendly solution, such as our LED ceiling panels, which have a more traditional, though stylish, feel. Or, fancy a change? Check out our range of LED Strips, which are a fantastic alternative that can truly modernise the space, or even be installed as accent lighting for a more creative display.
Make use of blinds and curtains. Window blinds and curtains can help improve thermal insulation and prevent heat loss, reducing the need for heating in winter. In summer, make sure they are open, allowing as much natural light in as possible - again reducing the need to have lights turned on all the time.
LED Lighting Tips That Will Save Your Business Money
As mentioned above, one of the best ways to reduce your energy bills is to try to replace any old incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs. LEDs can help save you as much as 80% on electricity.
An LED light bulb costs around £1.71 a year to run compared to a traditional halogen bulb, which can cost almost five times that at £8.42 to run. In addition to reducing your electricity bills, LED bulbs also last much longer than regular bulbs, meaning the savings extend not only to utility bill costs but also to maintenance costs. In the long run, this could save your business hundreds of pounds.
As LEDs are small in size and nimble, they can be used in a wide range of places around your workspace. Our LED strip lights can be used to light areas under cabinets or in alcoves, whereas our LED downlights and LED wall lights are perfect for stylishly lighting larger areas. In terms of design, LED lights are great because they can come in a range of styles, allowing you to control the colour of your office spaces, as well as the design and overall brightness. For some inspiration on how to really get the most out of their versatility, take a look at our blog on creative ways to use LED strip lights.
LED lights are not only energy-efficient, but they can also be dimmed with a dimmer switch. This means that you have full control over the brightness of your LED lights, and this feature can further be used to your advantage for energy and money savings.
Customers increasingly want eco-friendly options when researching a product or service. Using an environmentally friendly light source can help companies reduce their energy use, as well as attract a socially conscious consumer base.
Ready to Transform Your Office with Cost-Effective Lighting Solutions?
At Vision Lighting, we have a wide range of cost-effective LED lighting solutions for your business. If you’re interested in learning more about our LED lighting and how it can be used within your business, check out our blog where we post regular updates on how to get the most out of your lighting solution.
As well as our stock of LED products, we also offer a fantastic range of accessories for lighting your office space. Whatever your requirements, get in touch with our team today by phoning us on 01132 799 745, or email us at info@vision-lighting.co.uk, and we’ll be more than happy to talk you through the best options to suit your needs.