The end of the year is quickly approaching, and for business owners, that has a lot more meaning than just another opportunity for a resolution that you won’t actually keep. For many companies, the end of the year also means the end of the current budget period.
For some, this means that any money left in the budget needs to be spent or you won’t get it back the following year. For others, it means the last opportunity to offset some profits with corporate investments. Still others will want to purchase assets in this calendar year as part of their tax depreciation strategy.
These reasons, and many others, are why so many companies spend a lot of money in the month of December. If you have extra money that needs to be spent at the end of the year, consider some of the following office upgrades. They will help you to position your business well to run smoothly in 2022, and will give your employees a boost in morale as they have exciting new upgrades.
New PCs or Laptops
When employees are asked what their company could buy to help them to do their job better or more efficiently, new computers are almost always at the top of the list. It is all to easy for a company to let computer equipment become out of date, which can have a big impact on how it performs. Now is a great time to put in an order for new PCs or laptops for the employees so they can start the new year with the latest and greatest.
Firewalls for Improved Network Security
If you have managed to get through 2021 without any cybersecurity problems, count yourself lucky. The number of hacks and data breaches that occur each year is climbing rapidly, and with devastating results to the victims. Sadly, most companies that experience a significant network security breach will experience huge losses, and many of them end up going out of business because of it.
If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to install (or upgrade) your network firewall. There are many great options that will fit in almost any budget so don’t leave your network security to chance any longer.
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Upgraded RAM for Computers
If you are not ready to buy all new computers for your company, but you do want to get improved performance, adding some new RAM (memory) is almost certainly the best thing you can do. Adding additional RAM will let you extend the life of your computers and improve performance in a very noticeable way.
RAM upgrades are also surprisingly affordable (and easy to perform) compared to many other options. You may also want to note that many industry experts are predicting a dramatic increase in the price of RAM in the next several months, so now is the time to buy!
Office Furniture
Your team spends (at least) eight hours per day in the office. Helping them to be as comfortable as possible during those hours will help improve morale, productivity, and much more. The right office furniture can also help to reduce injuries and other problems, which is extremely important. Consider buying new office chairs, adding proper lighting to the desks, or even replacing the desks entirely.
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A New Printer for the Office
For whatever reason, printers are often the very last thing to get upgraded in any office environment. Companies just let them keep running, and getting fixed, for years longer than should really be possible.
If you have some extra money in your budget, upgrading your printer to something new is a wonderful idea. Modern printers have some extraordinary features that weren’t around even just a few years ago so everyone will enjoy a new printer that works properly all the time.
New Software
Does everyone in your company have access to the software they need to do their jobs properly? If not, now is a great time to look into upgrading or buying new software. There are great new programs created all the time so if you have not looked at what is available, you may be surprised.
You can upgrade the operating systems on your computers, add a new office software suite, install some automation tools, or any number of other things. This can also be a good time to review your existing software licenses to ensure you are in compliance with all your requirements.
Education and Certifications
There are few better investments you can make for your company than into your employees. Consider buying educational tools, certification credits, and other related things to help encourage your team to learn more about their field. This will not only help you to get improved performance from the team but can also help to boost morale.
Plan Your End of Year Purchases Today
No matter what you decide to do with the money in your budget, you will want to start planning it out as soon as possible. Depending on what you purchase, it may take some time for it to arrive or to get approved. In order to ensure your purchases are made and processed in the current year, you will need to complete them soon!
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