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When you're
ready to set up an online business, you need to have the
right equipment. But if you've never run a business
before on your own, what exact equipment this is might
be a bit of a mystery. Instead of trying out a few
things that might work, you may want to follow this list
of the four things you absolute must have in your office
to make your online business work.
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Computer with
High Speed Internet
It should go without saying that if you are trying to
run an online business, you need to have a computer that
works well. When you're looking at your website, your
traffic totals, and your money transactions, you need to
be able to access this information easily and without
any interruptions. This is why you also need to invest
in a high speed internet connection (not dial up) to
help you with these tasks. When you have this faster
connection, you can instantly pull up the windows you
need on your computer as well as address any customer
concerns and emails when they come in, rather than when
the internet line is available for you. You will also
not have to worry about external phone calls jamming or
interrupting your internet connection.
Fax
While most tasks can be done online these days, there
are still things that you will need to do with the
'real' phone line. Most people still want certain
documents and order forms sent via fax, so it's best
that you have this available to use, with its own phone
line so as not to interrupt any other tasks you have
with the home phone. There are ways to set up your fax
to handle transmissions over the internet as well, but
you will need a newer fax machine in order to do this.
Phone and Cell Phone
Needless to say, email can only go so far in terms of
allowing you to communicate with your customers and with
your vendors. You will want to have at least two phone
lines where you can be reached, in addition to several
email addresses. A landline phone is always a good
option when your cell phone doesn't work – and vice
versa. You might want to keep one of these lines as your
emergency line and then have the other line as your main
business contact number.
Backup Systems
With all of the information you are storing on your
computer and in your filing cabinets, it will help if
you have several backup systems you can utilize. For
your computer, you will want to have an APS power system
that allows you to get surge protection for your
electronic equipment, but it will also help you continue
to use your equipment, even if the power goes off at
your home. Though the battery pack is not a long life
battery in most cases, it can help you to send out
messages about your problems to those who might need to
contact you over phone instead of email.
You will also want backup hard drives that will backup
your hard drive at night to protect you from crashes and
viruses. These can be installed easily and with a good
backup program, you won't even have to think about
whether or not you've backed up your hard drive as much
as you should have.
Though it seems like a lot of equipment to have on hand
at first, running an online business requires it. You
need to have multiple access points for your website and
for contact in order to be readily available when your
customers and your vendors need you.
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