Make sure you allocate the proper amount and type of space for your office. For tax purposes and your own sanity, keep home and office as separate as possible. Computers Educate yourself about computers and you will save a considerable amount of time, money and heartache. First determine what you want your computer to do, and then decide what you will need it to do in three years. When buying a computer, it's key to note the lowest feature numbers.
Computers are often only as strong as their weakest components.
The Internet and the World Wide Web have made it easier for small businesses and home-based workers to compete with larger firms. Printers, Scanners and Faxes As with computers, you should choose other equipment with your current and future needs in mind. You can often find ways to make equipment work double and triple duty. Purchase an inexpensive scanner and printer and you can easily send and receive faxes, without a separate phone line or fax machine. You can scan an item, then fax it through your computer using fax software or a Web-based fax service.