It’s a bit overwhelming and definitely challenging if your startup is transitioning into a physical office. These days, more than the office furniture, equipment, and supplies that you and your staff will need, you’ll also use gadgets and gizmos. In terms of office essentials, there are several vital gadgets that any business – regardless of its size – absolutely needs. Here’s a checklist of the basic startup devices that can make work hours vastly easier not just for you, but also for your staff.
Laptops and Tablets
Even if you already have desktop computers, laptops and tablets are still necessary. This is particularly true if you have several employees. With these valuable devices, you and your staff can have easy access to all the files needed to make the day-to-day operation less of a hassle. Laptops and tablets are also portable so everyone can bring them anywhere, anytime.
That being said, you shouldn’t also disregard the importance of desktops. There are many programs that work more efficiently when run on a desktop computer.
Portable Hard Drive
To ensure you and your workers have access to all business files and documents even beyond office hours, you need to save and store your data in the cloud. But if you’re hesitant to use the cloud because of security concerns, then get portable hard drives. These handy storage gizmos are your best save-and-store options, particularly if you want to avoid malicious hacks online. Portable hard drives are also helpful in case of system crashes or stolen computers.
USB Hubs
In this time and age of digital everything, your startup needs multiple USB flash drives. As such, you’ll also need USB hubs to make data transfer easier and faster. If you don’t have enough USB slots, it’ll be a challenge to shift and move the business files as fast as you need. USB hubs provide you with multiple slots that can save you and your staff a lot of time. And the great thing is, unlike other must-have startup gizmos, USB hubs are relatively cheap. This means you can invest in more than just one hub for the new office.
Wireless Router
An office wireless router is perhaps the most important gadget not just for startups, but for all businesses. It’s imperative since it makes it possible for all your office equipment to be connected online. Without it, you’ll have to spend a lot on mobile data for you and your employees, or deal with wires crisscrossing all over the place. With it, everyone can do the tasks that require an online connection without a hitch. As such, it’s important you secure and set up a wireless router as soon as the office is available.
Noise Cancellation Headphones
At times, working with other people can be a big disturbance. This is particularly true if you or any of your staff find it difficult to concentrate when there’s outside noise. A perfect solution to this dilemma is a good pair of noise cancellation headphones. This gizmo is especially necessary if your startup is customer service related.
What other gadgets and gizmos do you think your startup needs?
