Here's what you'll need to run your secretarial service and the estimated start-up cost for starting a secretarial service.
You can start your secretarial service with just a computer, printer, a few business cards, and a pack of paper. You can get additional equipment and supplies later.
Computer. Any computer will get you started. You don’t need a high-end computer to do word processing. However, if you want to provide graphic design or web design services, then you'll want to get the best computer you can afford. Cost: From $200 for a used computer to $1000-$2500 for a new computer.
Software: Most computers come with a word processing program. I recommend using Microsoft Word as soon as you can afford it because that's what most of your clients will have. Cost: Check with Microsoft for the current rates.
Printer: I recommend a laser printer but many secretarial services use an inexpensive inkjet printer. Cost: From $20 for a used inkjet printer to $600-$2000 for a laser printer.
Desk. You can get a small computer desk or use a table. Check local office supply stores such as Office Depot
, OfficeMax, and Staples. All three have catalogs. Cost: $30 and up. You have a lot of choices for $100-$200.
Computer chair. Choose one that feels comfortable to you. The more expensive chairs are not necessarily the most comfortable ones. Cost: $30-$200.
Office supplies. You'll need at least one pack of paper to print your clients' work. Cost: $3-$7.
Telephone: I recommend getting a separate phone line from the beginning. Cost: Check with your local phone company.
Business cards: Print your business cards on your own printer one sheet at the time or have a set of 500 or 1000 printed for $20-$100.
Business license. Cost: $20-$100 depending on the city and county you're conducting business in.
If you already have a computer, your start-up cost is minimal.
All the best success with your secretarial business!
You can start your secretarial service with just a computer, printer, a few business cards, and a pack of paper. You can get additional equipment and supplies later.
Computer. Any computer will get you started. You don’t need a high-end computer to do word processing. However, if you want to provide graphic design or web design services, then you'll want to get the best computer you can afford. Cost: From $200 for a used computer to $1000-$2500 for a new computer.
Software: Most computers come with a word processing program. I recommend using Microsoft Word as soon as you can afford it because that's what most of your clients will have. Cost: Check with Microsoft for the current rates.
Printer: I recommend a laser printer but many secretarial services use an inexpensive inkjet printer. Cost: From $20 for a used inkjet printer to $600-$2000 for a laser printer.
Desk. You can get a small computer desk or use a table. Check local office supply stores such as Office Depot
Computer chair. Choose one that feels comfortable to you. The more expensive chairs are not necessarily the most comfortable ones. Cost: $30-$200.
Office supplies. You'll need at least one pack of paper to print your clients' work. Cost: $3-$7.
Telephone: I recommend getting a separate phone line from the beginning. Cost: Check with your local phone company.
Business cards: Print your business cards on your own printer one sheet at the time or have a set of 500 or 1000 printed for $20-$100.
Business license. Cost: $20-$100 depending on the city and county you're conducting business in.
If you already have a computer, your start-up cost is minimal.
All the best success with your secretarial business!
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