With the rise of electronic equipment in today’s business it is inevitable that you will encounter challenges when moving to a new office in terms of setting up the electronics. It used to be simple in the old days when all you had to do was connecting electric wires to get the light and electricity. These days you need to worry about computers, internet, network and so on before you can get your business running. Do it wrong and you will encounter hiccups later on that will impact your business. That is why you need to pay special attention to electronics and even hire external help when moving to a new location. Here are several tips to keep in mind.
Getting hooked up
For many business owners, this isn’t too complex. In fact, most offices tend to come with the electricity all wired up and ready to go! But we shouldn’t always assume that the electricity is working the way we want it to when we move into a new office.
It doesn’t matter if there’s electricity in your new office or not. Either way, I’d recommend having an electrician scope the place first. You can find a great electrician here. If there’s electricity already, you can go through your needs and any potential problems with them. If there are problems, or if there’s no electricity at all, they can help you get set up.
Computer Network
One of the most daunting tasks for any business owner is setting up all those computers! It can be hard to know where to begin. It’s not so much the difficulty of actually plugging in all the computers and getting the basic workings set up. The difficulty is in getting all those computers to connect with each other correctly. After all, your office will be filled with employees who need to work together!
What you need is a business computer network. This is what will enable all of your employees to access the same materials. They’ll also be able to collaborate and interact with each other without requiring much external software. It’s also what will allow your employees to access hardware from their own computers, like, for example, a printer or scanner. After all, you don’t want every employee having their own printer and scanner, do you? You can learn how to set up the network you need here.
Internet
There was a time, perhaps even as recent as the early 2000s, where the Internet was seen as optional for a small business. Obviously, that’s not the case anymore. Your small business is going to need to be online to do a variety of its tasks!
Setting up the Internet for your office is going to be different to setting up an Internet connection at home. What is suitable for personal use won’t be suitable for a room full of people who all need fast Internet. See if your desired Internet service provider does deals or packages fit for businesses. You’ll need something that’s ultra-fast, with large bandwidth allowance and unlimited data allowance. Read more about finding the best ISP for your business here.
Lighting
While we’re talking about electronics in your new office, why not take some time to think about the lighting? Modern office lighting is the subject of much controversy, as it affects the comfort of your employees. Read more about setting up the right office lighting here.
