Today, technology innovation has led many enthusiasts to open their office and be entrepreneurs. There are many in Australia, who are inspired to live their dream, and set-up a work from home environment. Whether you are working from a proper commercial office space, or from home, below is a checklist of the infrastructure requirements that are essentials of such establishments.
- Office Supplies:
- Letterheads, Business Cards, and other business stationery
- File folders, and file cabinets
- Printer
- Office furniture to accommodate your staff – tables, chairs, boards, etc.
- Communication:
- An active phone
- High-speed internet connection
- Structured Ethernet cabling for computer network setup
- Routers, and servers – to get your staff online and manage database as well as email requirements
- Fax functionality can be supplemented by external third party service provider facilitating email to fax. You would also be allotted a dedicated fax number by the provider, thus eliminating the need to have a dedicated phone line for the same.
- A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) for backup in case of power outages, so that your important business processes are not stuck.
- Environment:
- Fire safety measures
- Kitchen and pantry facilities
- Sanitation facilities – bathroom, toilet, and disabled access
- Temperature control system – heating and cooling depending on the climate of your office location
- Legal:
- Necessary licenses and permissions
- Insurance for the office setup as well as for employees
- Human Resource personnel for employee management
- Certifications of quality control/ assurance
It is tricky to organize everything right from day one when you are opening a new office. However, the checklist mentioned above will help you tick off the most important requirements and save you from major hassles.