The feng shui approach to business success

You can achieve all this for your business with feng shui.

Ancient laws for living today

Feng shui is the art of analysing and influencing the interaction between people, buildings and the environment, in order to enhance quality of life. It has been practised for at least 3,000 years. It works on the principle that, when the 'chi', the life energy force, is flowing appropriately around your health, wealth and happiness can be significantly improved. The art lies in influencing this energy to maximise the good fortune it gives.

The words feng shui (pronounced 'fung shway') mean 'wind and water', the two most powerful forces of nature. By harmonising your surroundings in this way, you flow with the tide; not against it. The benefits can be considerable. For many clients, balancing their work environment to support them, rather than obstruct, results in very positive changes. Opportunities for good fortune are then more likely to open up, leading to improvements with every aspect of your business.

How feng shui works for business

Creating an environment for a health business involves considering and giving advice on the:

Eradicating the negative

A feng shui consultation is partly aimed at detecting and removing the effects of geopathic stress on the business. This is caused by some kind of disruption to, or distortion of, the earth's natural energy field, causing harmful radiation to emanate from the earth's surface. Scientific research* has shown that if geopathic stress is not removed, it can cause chronic fatigue, lack of concentration, lethargy, headaches, and other symptoms which are synonymous with 'sick office syndrome'. If it is present it can affect staff morale and productivity, and may have more serious, long-term implications.

*This was led by Dr Otto Bergsmann of the University of Vienna, 1990

A favoured solution

Feng shui is part of everyday life for millions of people throughout the world. Many of the country's top companies use it, such as: Virgin, HSBC, Orange, British Airways, BUPA and Marks & Spencer. They believe it has brought business success, or helped to create a sense of balance and order.**

**Feng Shui for Modern Living magazine

The path to harmony

All you have to do is complete a simple tick-box questionnaire, which will establish your priorities, and include scale plans of your workplace. It is important to ensure that the 'relative' proportions of the rooms are correct. The more accurate the plan, the more effective will be the result. If you find it difficult to acquire plans for the premises, the local fire officer will have copies. This is needed ten days before the consultation.

I will clarify your priorities at the start of the visit, then quickly tour the site to note specific activities in each area. After that, I usually work on my own; both inside and outside. When I have finished, we can discuss my main recommendations for improvement. I will then send you a comprehensive, written report.

It is always best to carry out the recommended changes a few at a time. By introducing them slowly, you can wait and see the effects of each. If you don't follow the advice, you can't expect the benefits. Do not expect instant miracles; time has a part to play.

In complete confidence

Discretion is assured as your consultation with TLC can be totally confidential. If you prefer, however, it can be undertaken in an 'open' manner with managers and staff. The choice is yours.