Equipment Needed To Run A Secretarial Business

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This articles discusses the equipment you need to start a secretarial business. To start a secretarial business, you will need a computer, printer, and major word processing program. You don’t need a high-end computer for word processing. However, if you want to provide graphic design or web design, then you'll need a powerful system. Most computers come with a word processing program. I recommend using Microsoft Word because most of your clients will use it. Many secretarial services start out with an inkjet printer because they are less expensive than laser printers. A laser printer provides better quality printouts and faster speed. You will need a laser printer if you provide graphic design. Resume clients also prefer laser printouts. You may need a fax machine if your clients want to fax you work. At first, you can use your computer to send and receive faxes but you'll o­nly be able to send faxes of documents you have in your computer. If you want to provide transcription services, you will need a transcription machine. Transcribers have a headset and foot pedal. You are using the foot pedal to stop and rewind the cassette and have your hands available for typing. Until you have a transcription client, you won't know which size cassettes you'll get. Talk to your prospective clients before buying any equipment. Or call secretarial services in your area and ask what size cassettes they are getting. Transcription machines are available from Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Lanier, Sanyo, and Dictaphone. Check local office supply stores and look in your local Yellow Pages under office machines. Office Direct has a large selection of transcription machines at http://www.officedirectinc.com/SyStand.htm. You can buy new and used transcription machines, computers, and other equipment at a fraction of the cost at http://www.ebay.com. You can start your secretarial business with just a computer and printer. You can buy additional equipment or software when a project requires it. ------------------------------------------------------ Author: Copyright 2004, Leva Duell The Secretarial Business-In-A-Box helps you start a secretarial business and practically does the work for you! Visit http://www.startasecretarialbusiness.com