5 Home Office Must-Haves

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What supplies should no home office be without? Read on to find out…

Postage Meter
When it comes to business, time is money and who wants to spend their time standing in line at the post office? If you regularly send out large volumes of mail, consider getting a postage meter. Due to government regulations, a business cannot own one but you can rent one for just 15 to 20 bucks a month – an expense you can write off at the end of the year.

High-Speed Internet
Believe it or not, there are still people who use a dial-up connection to get online. If you're one of them, you're wasting valuable time and resources. Not only can a high-speed internet boost business productivity, but it can also improve customer service.

Internet Backup
Internet backup is undoubtedly the most convenient, economical, and easiest way to keep important business data and documents safe and secure. Simply select the files and documents you want backed up, determine a backup schedule, and that's it! Copies of the files are made, encrypted, and sent to an offsite remote server, where they can be retrieved immediately in the event your hard drive is destroyed or fails.

A Phone
Yes, a phone is typically a home office staple, but what about a headset phone – or even better a wireless one? Look for models that offer the latest technology such as noise-cancellation, extended battery life, and caller ID. Plus, you can reduce muscle tension and your neck and shoulders won't be sore.

Wireless Network
Imagine not being restricted to the office itself or printing a document from the kitchen. A wireless network gives you the ability to work from anywhere in your home, so you can essentially do two things at once: hang out with your family and work.