Office Equipment

This is an obvious one as realistically no business can be run these days without computers being needed at some point. However think about what type of computers you need. If you will just be using them for email and writing the odd document here and there it is pointless to spend a fortune on top of the range computers that are full of software you will never use. Maybe think about buying secondhand when you first start-up as this can save a lot of money.

Again this is an essential in most offices, and most people now choose a multifunctional machine that can be used for photocopying, scanning and printing. Again think about what you will be using your machine for, if it's just for office use then a monochrome machine will probably suffice and will be cheaper to buy and run. However if you print out images or documents to send to clients you may want to go for a higher quality colour machine to give your work that professional finish.

This may seem obvious but is one of the things most people forget about, and having a good quality telephone system is essential. If you will be spending much of the day on the phone then you may wish to purchase headsets as these give you hands free capability meaning you can be taking notes whilst speaking.

This can be an essential if you are going to be holding meetings as recording them ensures nothing is missed or forgotten afterwards. They can also be useful if you are out of the office for recording any ideas you may have.

It is possible to buy postal scales and franking machines which could save you countless trips to the post office daily. These machines can usually be hired with prices for franking machines starting at as little as £5 per month.