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Office machines are the backbone of your office- they provide you and your staff with the ability to perform your day-to-day activities. Whether you’re looking to start or business or need to replace machines that are beginning to show their age, you may not be sure of where to start looking. There are plenty of questions for you to consider: what equipment is crucial for running the day-to-day activities? Am I going to buy from a large, remote dealer or from a small, local dealer? What does my office really need? Finding the right place to start can help you find the right equipment for your business, setting up an efficient and successful office.
Where to begin:
It’s all about the size of your business
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again-the size of your business is critical when looking at which machines to purchase or lease for your office. While a multifunctional printer can be incredibly beneficial for certain offices, it does not necessarily mean that that machine will work for you. Generally every office should have a printer, a photocopier, and a scanner. Is there a device you think your office could do without? If you are looking to limit equipment, you may want to look at alternatives.
Found a machine you like? Time to look for its faults
You’ll need to do your research when looking for machines. Beyond what you like and don’t like, looking up online reviews can provide you with an idea of what a product is like- are there more negative reviews than positive? As all office machines should be thought of as an investment, whether leased or purchased, you want to make sure that you are getting a quality product- not something that you will have to be constantly repairing or ultimately will have to replace.
You know what you want- now where can you get it?
Choosing a dealer is an important step in the whole process. The right dealership will help you decide whether your business should be leasing or buying. You should also discover how prompt the technicians are in responding to repair requests: can you talk through the problem on the phone or online, or does a technician have to come to your office? View your dealers as partners- if you don’t have the same ideals, it may not be a great partnership.
Need some guidance? We can help
Brock Office Automation wants to make sure that businesses in the Greater Niagara Region and Hamilton are receiving the right machines for their business. Our emphasis is on the customer- we want to ensure that the machine will help your day-to-day office tasks. Connect with us today to discuss what office machines can benefit your business.
