Business Start-Up Costs
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by Leva Duell, Secretarial-Business-In-A-Box
- Computer. Any computer will get you started. You don’t need a high-end computer
to do word processing. However, if you want to provide graphic design or web design services, then you’ll want to get the best computer you can afford.
- Software: Most computers come with a word processing program. I recommend using
Microsoft Word as soon as you can afford it because that’s what most of your clients will have.
- Printer: I recommend a laser printer but many secretarial services use an inexpensive
inkjet printer.
- Desk. You can get a small computer desk or use a table.
- Computer chair. Choose one that feels comfortable to you. The more expensive
chairs are not necessarily the most comfortable ones.
- Office supplies. You’ll need at least one pack of paper to print your clients’
work.
- Telephone: I recommend getting a separate phone line from the beginning.
- Business cards: Print your business cards on your own printer one sheet at
the time or have a set of 500 or 1000 printed for $20-$100.
- Business license.
- If you already have a computer, your start-up cost is minimal.
All the best success with your secretarial business!
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Below is a list of what you’ll need to run your secretarial business and the estimated start-up cost. You can start your secretarial business with just a computer, printer, a few business cards, and a pack of paper. You can get additional equipment and supplies later.