A small business usually needs reliability, sensible running costs and straightforward support more than an oversized specification. Start with what the team prints, scans and shares during a normal week.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing only by purchase price
- Ignoring toner and service costs
- Using a domestic device for sustained business workloads
- Adding A3 without a real requirement
- Forgetting scanning and network requirements
- Signing a long agreement without comparing total costs
Useful office profiles
- Sole trader needing dependable A4 printing and scanning
- Five-person office sharing one multifunction device
- Growing team that needs stronger support and access controls
- Professional firm handling confidential documents