Office Equipment

To get to a higher level of productivity, you want to keep your office equipment organized. This can be achieved by implementing a good management strategy that focuses on many aspects of your business, especially if they can boost your company's growth. Here are some ways you can keep your office equipment and supplies more organized:

• Perform regular audits — Know what you have, where they’re stored, and who is using them.
• Categorize items — Grouping items into categories can help you to know how they’re being used.
• Hire an asset manager — This person can implement a set of rules and best practices, so you can get the most out of your equipment.

Be sure to look at what we have at Engineering Supply, so you can find the best product for your specific needs.

There are many kinds of office equipment, but here are some of the basic types that every business needs:

• Office furniture
• Computer equipment
• Internet connection
• Kitchen supplies
• Telephone systems
• Copiers and printers
• Computer software
• Stationary
• Storage equipment
• Collaboration tools
• Waste and recycling tools

Be sure to look at the broad selection of home office equipment and supplies that we have at Engineering Supply.

Office equipment is classified as an asset on the balance sheet, because they’re considered to be long-term investments that will depreciate over time. However, many types of office equipment and supplies don’t qualify as assets because the cost isn’t high enough to meet the capitalization threshold. How much does office equipment cost? If you’re a startup, you want to keep the cost of your office equipment as low as possible — at least, until you can get your business off the ground. But here are some ballpark figures on how much each of the basic items will cost:

• Open workspace with an L-shaped desk, cabinet, and electrical outlets — $1,500 a person (cubicles are $3,500 a person).
• Office chairs — $600 a person.
• Laptops — $1,500 a person.
• 25” monitors — $350 a person.
• Wired ethernet ports — $100 a person
• Desk accessories (such as keyboards, mice, etc.) — $150 a person.

With these figures, the total cost for basic office equipment and supplies will be about $4,200 a person. Feel free to look at what we have at Engineering Supply, so you can find a product that will meet your specific needs.

If you’re a startup, you want to keep the cost of your office equipment as low as possible — at least, until you can get your business off the ground. But here are some ballpark figures on how much each of the basic items will cost:

• Open workspace with an L-shaped desk, cabinet, and electrical outlets — $1,500 a person (cubicles are $3,500 a person).
• Office chairs — $600 a person.
• Laptops — $1,500 a person.
• 25” monitors — $350 a person.
• Wired ethernet ports — $100 a person
• Desk accessories (such as keyboards, mice, etc.) — $150 a person.

With these figures, the total cost for basic office equipment and supplies will be about $4,200 a person. Feel free to look at what we have at Engineering Supply, so you can find a product that will meet your specific needs.

Businesses can’t function without technology. So if it’s out of date, it can have a devastating affect on a company’s efficiency and productivity. There are many benefits that can come with upgrading your office equipment. Some of them include but many not be limited to:

• Improved output capabilities.
• More energy savings capability.
• Easier to use for your employees.

If you’re ready to upgrade your office or workspace, be sure to look at what we have at Engineering Supply.