Setting up a home office:
Now that even more individuals are now beginning to work from home, here are some tips on buying the right office equipment, office furniture, and supplies to build your home office.
1.) Office Furniture: It is recommended that your purchase a desk, chair, and a file cabinet. Especially given that you'll be seated much of the day, a comfortable office chair is a purchase that you will want to invest in. The Aeron chairs made by Herman Miller have been top sellers due to the comfort they offer their users
2.) Multi Function Machine/Copier: You'll ideally want a Multi Function Printer (MFP) that serves as copier, Fax, and scanner to handle many of your outbound communications. Many of today's inkjet machines, such as those made by Brother, Canon, Epson, and HP handle all of the functions with aplomb.
3.) Computer: Depending on the amount of travel you do, you'll either want to purchase a laptop or desktop computer that is connected to your high speed internet connection. Dell, Lenovo, and HP all make great laptops to meet your business needs.
4.) Communications: You'll want a phone line dedicated to your business in your office. If you are looking to save even money on communication, skype's phone service offers it users free computer to computer calling globally.
Guide created: 12/31/05 (updated 12/24/07)
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