Eye Focus December 2017 | Page 10

Design: Top of Mind By Jody Johnson-Pettit What is the first thing your customers see when they walk through the door of your optical boutique? Here are a few tips on creating a really nice office that is customer-friendly, inviting and may potentially increase business. “We are working on a near-100 per cent success rate in getting phenomenal results for our clients,” says Wolcovitch. Your business should have a wow factor with a spectacular interior, competent, caring and knowledgeable staff and an amazing frame area to give the staff the tools to make the office as successful as possible, according to experts. “Our offices dispense anywhere from seven out of 10 to 10 out of 10. Just imagine selling a pair of glasses or multiple pairs of glasses and/or sunglasses to the majority of your patients/clients and the effect it would have on your bottom line,” says Wolcovitch. Modular Design Systems (MDS) co-owner Brian Wolcovitch has designed 850 offices throughout North America and internationally, including a large office in Abu Saudi Arabia and a medium-sized office in Trinidad. 10 EYE FOCUS | December Digital 2016 The industry average for dispensing is approximately 50 per cent, he said. It’s important to find a dynamic way to show off your frames.