Home office printer

All-in-one printer / fax / scanner / copier units are especially handy in the small business environment. Why? Because they meet the two classic challenges most home-based start-ups have: limited space and capital.

When reviewing 3-in-1s or even 4-in-1s, a variety of functions, features and benefits - and specific business needs - must be considered. For example, do you need:

- More than a printer?
- To scan? If so, in color or just black and white?
- A fax machine, or will your online fax account suffice?
- High quality output, as with a laser device?
- Do I need color printing, or just black and white?

Notice how "need" is applied to each? Spend your money wisely at this time so make sure it is indeed a "need" and not a "want" item. Wants can come later. Your question now should be "What do I need to serve customers?"