Becoming your own boss and working from home can be a very rewarding career move. It can also be a very stressful experience if you’re accustomed to working for someone else, particularly in the early stages of getting your operation up and running. There are endless details to attend to, not the least of which is getting your home office set up.
Today’s posting should help you find some of the home office essentials you need at reasonable prices. After all, the more money you can save, the better chance you have of succeeding as an entrepreneur! Once you’ve looked around the house for anything that you already have that is of use in your new office, it’s time to start shopping.
Naturally, we’ll begin with desks, which can easily be the priciest portion of your furniture shopping list. But we found a bunch of great desks and workstations for under $200 that might work for you if your needs are simple. You can couple your desk with a chair you already have to save money or choose from this selection of office chairs between $100-200. If you can get your desk/chair set for around $400 total, you’ve won a small battle!
Versatility and value are key when finding office machines. Why buy a separate copier and fax machine when you can have a machine that does both? Combination fax/copiers can also serve as your printer, telephone and voicemail service, and some have scanner capability as well, making them a great choice for those on a budget.
If a computer is on your home office shopping list, the first thing to consider is what kind you need. Desktops will cost a bit less and Dell has a great line of desktop computers at very reasonable prices. However, if you plan on working remotely or will be traveling, then a laptop or notebook is your best bet. Stay away from the Apples unless you have the extra money to spend, as PCs are generally better for office/business work. Once again, Dell notebooks are a solid choice but also check out laptops from Gateway, HP, and Compaq, all of which should come with the software and applications you need to run your business. Add a wireless router to complete your office network.
That should cover you for all you big home office needs. But while you’re online, don’t forget to look around and see if you can find deals on office supplies (staplers, paper, writing instruments, etc.) in bulk to save even more money!
