Being in business for over 10 years, there is always something new out there. Technology is always evolving, new products are always being launched, which in turn makes things get old quick or even obsolete. As you continue to read, I will show you ten of my favorite business essentials that I use day in and day out.
1. Computer: Mac Book Air
I’ve been using a Mac Book Air for over 5 years now. At first, it was so hard for me to transition from Windows to an iOS device. However, once I saw how easy it was to switch between my laptop, phone, or tablet, I was sold. I can access my files from anywhere and let’s not forget the sleek look is beautiful.
Quick description:
Mac Book Air – Apple’s thinnest and lightest notebook gets supercharged with the Apple M1 chip. Tackle your projects with the blazing-fast 8-core CPU. Take graphics-intensive apps and games to the next level with an up to 8-core GPU. And accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. All with a silent, fanless design and the longest battery life ever—up to 18 hours. MacBook Air. Still perfectly portable. Just a lot more powerful.
2. Keyboard – UBOTIE Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
Over the years, I’ve become such a girly girl and love ALL things PINK! I came across this UBOTIE keyboard and mouse and it has been such a great addition to my workspace. Don’t like pink? No worries, they have other color combos to choose from.
Quick Description:
UBOTIE Colorful Computer Wireless Keyboard Mice Combo, Retro Typewriter Flexible Keys Office Full-Sized Keyboard, 2.4GHz Dropout-Free Connection and Optical Mouse (Pink-Colorful)
3. Desk – FEZIBO Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk
Let’s face it, being an entrepreneur, we spend several hours sitting down at our desk planning, creating, thinking. And all of that takes a toll on us if we don’t remember to get up every now and then to stretch and walk around a bit. When Covid came around we were all bound to our homes and we had to figure out the best ways to make the best of it. Whether we were working from home or our kids were home schooling, these height adjustable desks from FEZIBO came in very handy. It allowed us to get up and move and not be bound to our chairs all day. This desk is also available in other color combos to match your theme.
Quick Description:
FEZIBO Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk with Double Drawer, 40 x 24 Inch Stand Up Table with Storage Shelf, Sit Stand Desk with Splice Board, White Frame/Light Rustic Brown Top
4. Desk Chair – Mimoglad Office Ergonomic Desk Chair
If you’re like me, back problems, neck pains, and just sitting down the majority of the day, you know one thing we must invest in is a comfortable desk chair. These can be pricy, however, the level of comfort is very important to me. Back in 2010 I was involved in a drunk driver accident scenario. My vehicle was hit from the back and the driver tried to flee the scene. Even though I was able to catch the plate numbers, the vehicle was stolen and we were unable to find the people who hit me. I was left with 3 herniated discs and my cervical curve in my neck was flipped. This causes for my neck to pain very easily sitting down in a chair where I can’t rest my head and neck. When I came across this chair, I immediately added to cart! It’s been one of the best investments for my home office.
Quick Description:
Mimoglad Office Chair, High Back Ergonomic Desk Chair with Adjustable Lumbar Support and Headrest, Swivel Task Chair with flip-up Armrests for Guitar Playing, 5 Years Warranty
5. Printer – Epson ET15000
Over the past 10 years I have gone through so many printers. I’ve used Canon, Brother, HP, and Epson. Cartridge after cartridge, print after print, I finally came across the Epson EcoTank Printers. This was a complete game changer for me. I had an Epson 8710 & 8720 that I converted to a sublimation printer, but the issue was the cartridges. Either the printer wouldn’t read it correctly or the print wasn’t as vibrant as I wanted, and most of all cartridge replacements every week. As much I print, I needed to find something more economical FAST. So when I feasted my eyes on the EcoTanks from Epson I was made a believer. It was months before I had to refill the tank.
Brief Description:
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, Ethernet and Printing up to 13 x 19 Inches, White
6. Label Printer – MUNBYN Label Printer
If you ship packages like me, then you know how handy it is to have a label printer. Printing labels on a regular printer can be costly using ink and copy paper. The MUNBYN label printer is a thermal printer that doesn’t require ink. And if you buy the labels, it usually comes in a roll of 500 which is a good amount to start with. This printer also came in pink so it was a win win there.
Quick Description:
MUNBYN Pink Label Printer P941 for Shipping Packages & Small Business, 4×6 Thermal Sticker Printer Compatible with Chrome, Mac Os, Windows
You can buy the labels here
7. External Hard Drive – WD 1 TB External Hard Drive
As a graphic designer, I work with a lot of businesses and utilize a lot of elements. Storing them on the computers hard drive will quickly use up the space and slow down your computer. By storing your designs on an external hard drive it alleviates utilizing your computer space and slowing it down. If you can spare a few extra bucks there are bigger storage capacity’s available.
Quick Description:
WD 1TB Elements Portable HDD, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready – WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN, Black
8. Desk Necessities – Sharpie Variety Pack
Who doesn’t love pens, markers, and highlighters?!?! I love buying new pens to try out all the time. With this Variety pack you will not only get pens but it also includes markers, highlighters, pencils, glue and much more for a total of 38 pieces!
Quick Description:
Supplies Kit, Highlighters, Mechanical Pencils, Glue Sticks, Erasers, Permanent Markers, Gel Pens, Pencils, Glue And More From Sharpie, Elmer’s, Paper Mate, & Expo, 38 Pieces
9. Fan – Dreo Tower Fan
I like to be comfortable when I am in my zone. Fortunately and unfortunately I live in Florida so it definitely gets hot ALL the time! To not over work my AC, I like to keep this fan close by so that I can get that extra cooling that I need. Plus I love the white noise of a fan so I get a 2 in 1 🤪
Brief Description:
Dreo Tower Fan with Remote, Smart Oscillating Quiet Floor Fans for Bedroom, Standing Bladeless Fan with WiFi Voice Control, 4 Modes, 4 Speeds, 8H Timer, Works with Alexa/Google
10. Aromatherapy Diffuser – Pink Aromatherapy Diffuser
Last but definitely not least, something that you may have not thought of before, or maybe you have, is an aromatherapy diffuser. I like to create a space where I am most comfortable. Since I have to work a lot, some of the things that make me happy is a nice scent. I love for my space to smell good and clean. It clears my mind and keeps me in a calm space. Of course I found a pink one to match my decor, but they do have them in different colors to suit your taste.
Brief Description:
Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room, 500ml Aromatherapy Diffuser. Low Noise & Sleep Better: Adopted noise reduction technology, ultrasonic diffuser operates quietly with no water dripping sounds, creates a restful and soothing environment for undisturbed relaxation, learning, working and sleeping
I hope you enjoyed this list I’ve created for you. And hope you come back to my blog to check out other product reviews and suggestions.
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