It’s a great feeling when you realize that your small business idea has garnered enough interest for you to be able to quit your day job and tackle it full time. Nervous yet excited, you need a plan for driving your business forward while continuing to boost interest in your services and products. That being said, before you find yourself swept up in the process, there’s something you need to take care of – a base of operations. Even if your startup begins with nothing more than your idea and a website that’s eye catching, you’ll need a little more to get your operating space set-up. Here’s a quick look at a few of the things you’ll need.
Good Tech
When it comes to small businesses, technology is the best co-worker to have because it can make all of the processes run more efficiently…if it works properly. If your tech seems to always be breaking down or isn’t keeping up with your needs, it’s definitely time to upgrade it.
The thing is, you need to make sure that you also have a space for that technology where you won’t be tripping over cords and cables every time you move. To that end, you might want to invest in a versatile pop up plug or two.
Desk Supplies
Regardless of how your tech is running, you just can’t deny that the office basics retain their purpose. To that end, the next time you find yourself at the stationery shop, go ahead and get that supply of pens, paper clips, highlighters, and notepads. While you’re at it, you should order some great looking business cards too. Even if you work mostly online, you never know when an in-person networking opportunity will present itself.
If you know that you’ll be printing quite a bit, make sure that you get a printer and plenty of ink and paper for it too. Let’s face it, even if you go “paperless” you will have things that absolutely need printing, so consider a small but good quality printer for your needs.
Get Comfy
With this being your new job, you might be considering sticking to business hours. This means spending a minimum of 8 hours at a desk while you’re working hard to get the business off the ground. This can increase your chances of back pain, eye strain, and fatigue. You can make things a bit easier by investing in a good ergonomic desk chair because they provide good pelvic and lumbar support that promotes a healthy posture. Having your spine well-aligned can lead to a reduction in headaches and pain in your back. It can also improve things like concentration and breathing, as well as your endurance to carry on through that stack of work.
You’re now your own boss. This means that you’re in charge of things like invoices, billing, expenses, and all of the other aspects of the business. By taking care of the little things right at first, you’ll be ready to concentrate on the business itself.
