Tag Archives: equipment

New or Used Office Equipment?

We occasionally talk here in the Home Business blog about making purchases of office supplies and equipment. Depending on the type of business you are operating, equipment and supplies could be a major and constant concern or more of a periodic issue in your planning and budgeting. Even for those of us with relatively small businesses and minimal equipment needs, equipment may very well be one of our largest expenses. Deciding whether to buy brand new in a box, or consider something used or refurbished can be a major business decision. I know a few people who have bought used … Continue reading →

Make it Last…Or Buy New

I used to work with a client who was very thrifty—they were constantly making do with second-hand equipment and counting every piece of paper and paperclip. It was a great lesson for me in learning when it is good and beneficial for the business to be careful and thrifty, and when it costs more to keep using outdated equipment and supplies than to just purchase new ones. None of us is particularly fond of expenses in our home businesses. We know full well that expenses eat into our profit and affect our bottom line. But, the thing is, we are … Continue reading →

Tamron Emotional Appeal 2007 Photography Contest

Entering a photo contest is a great way to express yourself, and have a chance at a really great prize too. The Tamron Emotional Appeal 2007 Photography Contest is no exception and is offering the winner a brand new Tamron AF18-250mm Di II zoom lens for a Pentax, Sony, Nikon, or Canon Digital SLR camera. How incredibly cool is that? Wouldn’t that be great to win? And the contest is super simple, and really looks like fun! It is really simple to enter. Send them your favorite photograph that is expressing an emotion, any emotion. For instance emotions such as: … Continue reading →

Protecting Your Home Business Investments

You may be such a small home-based business start-up that you do not even realize you HAVE investments–let alone ones that need to be protected. So, you don’t have millions of dollars invested in stocks, bonds, property and business equipment–what you do have invested in your home business deserves some looking after. What constitutes an investment? Well, I think your computer, software, fax machine, cell phone, and any product or inventory you have is an investment. So is any education or training or certification you’ve received. I would also go as far as to say that we need to look … Continue reading →

New Computer? Or More Memory?

I am technologically challenged–not necessarily in terms of how to create and save a file or how to use certain software programs, but definitely when it comes to understanding exactly how computers work. I don’t know my hard drive from my megabytes from a memory card. I’m not even entirely sure what the difference between a disk, cd, dvd, and zip drive is (thank goodness for teenagers)–but I am learning that when I think that I’m running out of capability, I might only need an upgrade–not an entirely new system for my home business. I have a tendency to just … Continue reading →

Frugal Shopping: When To Get The Best Deals on Sports and Other Outdoor Hobbies

It is not a very typical occurrence, to come across or find a coupon for a sports related item, or other outdoor related equipment. Coupons are not often offered on these types of items. However, if you know what to watch for, and when to shop, you will save yourself a lot. With a lot of research and verification, in addition to working with a Human Resources Manager of a large department store corporation, hopefully this information will help you save bundles and get the most for your hard earned dollars. Periodically, department stores and discount chains have sales on … Continue reading →

REI Clearance – This Week Only

I like to camp. Yes, really. When we were kids, some of my favorite memories are of camping. It’s funny, because my dad’s not the kind you’d think of as a camper. Yet I can remember heading up to Yosemite (back when it was still fairly uncrowded) and all of us sleeping in one big family tent. That part wasn’t the best, but the camping experience itself was good. We hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls, through seemingly endless switchbacks. We finally made it! Another time a neighbor loaned us his now cabin at Sugarloaf Mountain. We got snowed … Continue reading →

Medicine Balls – Ideal For Home Workouts

What’s a medicine ball? It’s a smaller, more compact form of balance ball that expands your traditional number of exercise options by increasing resistance, balance, form and focus. Among the exercises you can do with a medicine ball: Squats Twists Sit-ups Crunches Lunges Much, Much More How You Use Them Medicine balls come in many different weight sizes from the 1 lb. to the 10 lb. Personally, I like the 4 lb medicine ball because you can work on posture and flexibility without over straining your muscles. You can also use it to help tighten and firm up your core … Continue reading →

Are You Considering a Home Gym?

A home gym is a great investment for your health. However, it may not be the best way to spend your money or to utilize extra space, unless you are going to use both the equipment and the space regularly. Most people start out with good intentions, yet soon find that their exercise equipment collecting dust. Before you go all out and create an entire home gym, try purchasing one piece of equipment. Choose a machine or other fitness item that you think you will enjoy using. It is also a good idea to start out with equipment that is … Continue reading →