Hello World! Welcome Friends! Innovation and growth ambition power a start-up. This type of venture presents a product that solves a pain point, disrupting the system, so to speak. What makes the start-up model a stepping-stone for entrepreneurs like you is that it can start with little to no money, raising funds as you develop the product or primary offering.
With a team that will execute your vision, the next stop is a place to gather around for serious work. Because start-ups are supposedly scalable, your first office could be anywhere, whether it be a flexible workspace in Paris, your parents’ basement, or the comfort of your own snug apartment.
What matters is function: how do you set up your office to be conducive to creativity, problem-solving, and productivity? Here’s how.
Laptops
You have a choice between laptops and desktop computers. While each option has its perks, laptops offer mobility and portability in that anyone from the team can work outside the office. The laptops’ performance can also be at par with or even better than that of their desktop counterparts.
Buy refurbished laptops to save on the up-front cost. Take your pick from dozens of laptops by brand, processor, screen size, and the features that suit what your company does.
The condition of the computer or laptop is a premium, after all. By refurbished, you can be sure that the equipment has been checked, its data wiped out and restored to factory settings, and tested to be functional.
Fast Internet Connection
As of 2019, approximately 4.1 billion people are using the internet, an increase of 5.3 percent from 2018, according to the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The same group also observed an upward trend of bandwidth usage that grew an average of 33.4 percent every year from 2015 to 2019.
What this all means is that your business has to have a fast and reliable internet connection to support office activities that come from computers and mobile devices too. It’s recommended that you employ both wireless and wired connections to get the most out of bandwidth, especially if you engage in intensive applications like video editing and web conferencing.
Extension Cords
pieces of equipment go to great lengths to accommodate electronics that require direct power. Thus, you don’t need to pay for electrical work should the demand for more outlets increase. Extension cords are also handy to bring when stationed in shared offices with limited electrical sockets. Just make sure that wires are organized to avoid trips or falls.
USB Hubs
If laptops run the place, then a USB hub is a great addition to the setup. With their numerous ports for peripherals such as an external monitor, USB devices, and Ethernet, docking stations expand the capabilities of a laptop computer.
Ergonomic Chairs
Stools and bean bags are good for a short time of typing. You still need ergonomic chairs to get real work done, making the long hours of sitting in front of the computer sustainable. You should check out officelogixshop.com as they are the supplier of ergonomic office chairs that are able to support the lower back so that the person doesn’t have to slouch at some point. Back pain is a sore point that affects productivity and costs the company money.
Filing Cabinet
You may have most files on the computer, but you may still need to access business registration papers, tax returns, and other official documents from time to time. A filing cabinet tucks away your crucial documents that can be kept under lock and key, along with other personnel stuff. One cabinet will probably suffice so as not to crowd the room.
A Pantry?
Make this set the last item on your list. It doesn’t have to be a full-fledged pantry but a small area where people can eat and chat. These following appliances and supplies should do the trick:
- Coffee maker to fuel everyone’s day
- Microwave oven to warm food and make popcorn
- Plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, and utensils
- Paper towels
- Coffee, tea, sugar, creamer, and water
Your team is now set and poised for success as you furnish your office with things necessary for business and comfort.
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Ranch Office says
Awesome post! How do you maximize personal productivity?