| If you're launching a new business, then perhaps | | | | better off with an inkjet printer. |
| you've got all the office products you need. | | | | 6. Whichever type, and model of printer you choose, |
| Alternatively, you might be so involved with ensuring | | | | you'll want to make sure that you have plenty of inkjet |
| that you've got your products ready to sell, and that | | | | cartridges or toner cartridges for it. Most new printers |
| you've got your business banking sorted out, that you | | | | are shipped with cartridges that are only partially filled, |
| haven't given your office supplies any thought. | | | | so you can't rely on the cartridge on a new printer |
| Here's what you need. | | | | lasting long, especially if it's used a lot. |
| 1. You'll want to make sure that you have the paper | | | | 7. Even today, a fax machine is still useful and will |
| products you need. You'll need to ensure that you | | | | mean that you don't have to scan documents in |
| have at least got printer paper, envelopes, padded | | | | before sending them to customers or suppliers. In |
| envelopes, and photograph quality paper, depending on | | | | addition, you'll definitely need a good and capable |
| what products or services your business is selling. | | | | shredder to keep your sensitive information away |
| 2. Even in the modern office, pens and pads are still as | | | | from prying eyes. |
| important as ever. All staff will need a pen and pad, | | | | 8. Office furniture is vital, and without it you and your |
| and you might want to give your employees a desk | | | | staff won't have anywhere to sit and work. You'll |
| diary, or additional sticky note pads as well as | | | | want to have the right sort of chairs and desks, and |
| telephone pads. | | | | filing cabinets, and other furniture. Don't forget your |
| 3. Mobile and landline telephones shouldn't be neglected | | | | reception area either. You won't want your clients and |
| either. You'll need to ensure that you also have your | | | | visitors to get the wrong impression of your company. |
| internet connection sorted well in advance anyway. If | | | | 9. Basic catering supplies will be required too. Even if |
| you've got field bases sales or support staff, you'll | | | | you just get a kettle, and some tea and coffee. You |
| want to make sure that they have the phones and | | | | don't have to have a canteen area, but you might |
| accessories they need. | | | | want to dedicate a portion of your office as a rest |
| 4. Computers are playing an increasingly important role | | | | area. |
| in the modern office, so you'll need to have the right | | | | 10. You'll need to have plenty of storage supplies, such |
| number and sort of computers, monitors, laptops, data | | | | as files and folders and ring binders. You'll have plenty |
| storage, and accessories so that you and your staff | | | | of documents you need to keep in a safe place, and |
| can work effectively. | | | | you won't want them getting lost or damaged. In |
| 5. You'll want to make sure that you have the right | | | | addition, you and your workers might need to have |
| sort of printers too. If you're regularly printing out | | | | brochures or product information to hand. |
| documents for clients, then you'll need good quality | | | | Now you know what sort of things you need, have |
| colour laser printers. If you're printing out a couple of | | | | you got all the office supplies for your office? |
| letters once or twice a month, then you might be | | | | |