Computer systems

What computer hardware should I buy for my business?

A business will normally need a PC for each employee if they are office-based, depending on the nature of their work. The technology contained in these computers is constantly being upgraded, so buy as recent a model as you can afford - its age will, to a large extent, determine its useful life.

Computers nowadays normally have built-in modems, which you will need if you want to connect to the Internet. This will allow you to send e-mail and visit websites - a vital function of computers today. If your business is a heavy user of the Internet, then cable access can be cost-effective.

Four or five users could share a printer; this can be done by linking the users' computers with a network cable. To make regular copies of important business information, you will also need a storage device like a CD writer.