To maintain office productivity and gain a competitive edge, small businesses often invest in must-have new technology and top-rated office equipment. Home offices can benefit from tech optimization, too. The good news is that you can get many of the top office gadgets without breaking the bank. Looking for simple, fun office gadgets you can…
Geek Squad Prices, Rates, Services & Alternatives
If your small business doesn’t have IT support on staff, you can use Geek Squad for help with software installation, computer setup and repair, and other tech support issues. Run by Best Buy, pricing for individual services costs $19.99 to $1450, while monthly service plans start at $24.99 per user. Each user can have multiple…
16 Home Office Setup Ideas
The COVID-19 pandemic may be causing you to work from home for the first time in your career. This transition is even more difficult if your kids are out of school and at home. As a first-time remote worker, you may be wondering, how do I best set up my office for success? In this…
Setting Up an Office in 5 Steps [+Free Checklist]
Setting up your first real office or moving to a larger space takes planning—not unlike moving to a new home. The difference is that you’ll need your business to remain productive during the transition. Follow these five steps to create a productive office setting and download our free checklist to manage your office setup. Download…
35 Best Small Business Software & Services
Small business software and services provide business owners with everything they need to generate sales, track expenses, manage projects, make phone calls, create marketing materials, and hire talent. We evaluated hundreds of software and services and identified 35 of the best to help you run your business. Below are the best small business software and…
6 Best Temporary Office Space Providers
Temporary office spaces typically have month-to-month leases and are great for startups, enterprise organizations, and freelancers wanting emergency locations, work from home alternatives, or a space to test new markets. We evaluated dozens of options and narrowed it down to the best six based on affordability, lease term flexibility, and number of locations. Top 6…
How to Design an Open Office Layout & Alternative Ideas
An open office layout is a floor plan centered on a large, open space with minimal enclosed offices. Open office layouts are economical, flexible, and can be effective for highly collaborative teams. However, studies show that poorly planned spaces decrease productivity and employee satisfaction. Balancing openness with privacy options is key to a successful design….
How to Find & Lease Office Space for Rent in 6 Steps
You can find and lease office space for rent by identifying spaces through online listings or brokers that meet your business’ current needs, budget, and potential for growth. Brokers are either listing brokers or tenant-brokers, which can help identify properties, schedule walk-throughs, and negotiate leases. Use a broker as well as do your own research….
5 Best Chart Software
The best chart software programs make it easy to convert raw data into simple to understand business insights by creating an illustration, such as an infographic or image, for use in a document or shared online. We looked at the most popular chart software programs that covered the range of options for small businesses in…
Best Paper Shredding Services: Shred-it vs Iron Mountain vs ProShred
Shredding services will destroy sensitive docs using mobile shredding at your site, pick up boxes from your location, or will shred at their local location if you drop paper off. These three national paper shredding services–, , and –specialize in heavy duty shredding. Here we compare their pricing, services offered and customer satisfaction. * Pricing…
Best Office Chair — Executive, Mid-Back, and Task
There are three main types of office chairs: task chairs, mid-back chairs, and executive chairs. Task chairs are small, usually armless, and meant for shorter use; mid-back chairs are larger, have arms, and are more ergonomic with good back support for longer use; and executive chairs are generally the plushest and most ergonomic with the…