Tuesday, August 25, 2009

An Office, a Computer, and a Plan

By Nas Escobar

Starting a new business can be a daunting endeavor that will usually get the best of most people. Many times this will result in a business failing before it even began. The success rate of new businesses is quite low and those who do end of enduring through the pain and press forward to the point of success usually have had some kind of organized plan to help them do it.

Having the right equipment for your line of business is also a vital cog in your business wheel. More and more businesses these days are finding that a computer greatly enhances their effectiveness and can even make the difference between a flourishing business and one that withers and dies.

Many times, finding a good computer that you and your employees can rely on and use without worrying about its functionality can be a feared process. Fortunately, there are many good, cost effective computer retailers that can help you out and give you a great deal on large orders of computers.

Dell, HP, and Apple (or Macs) are among the more popular brands of computers. A lot of people prefer macs for their look and reputation, but as far as cost conscience goes, PC may be the better choice.

Once you have figured out which brand of computer you are going to purchase for your business, you can then move on to the other parts of your business plan. Really, you will need to research and figure out everything you will need to get and keep your business running before you can request funding. A good business plan will have every single thing you can think of accounted for with an exact plan of how much each thing will cost and where they will be purchased.

Included in most business plans should be purchase of office space. Potential investors in your business will want to see that you are organized, and that you plan has no visible holes in it that may cause its failure. The basic expenses they will expect up front will be an office, computers and office equipment.

Make sure to do your research on what equipment you need to buy. You want to get something reliable and that you won't need to replace three months later.

All in all, develop a business plan that will show the investors that you know what you are doing and that you have done all the research. That's really what they want to see. If you can show them that you are serious, they will usually go with your plan and invest in your company.

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