Starting a business: the checklist to equip your first office
You have just set up your company or opened a new office in Marrakech? IT is one of the first expenses, and early mistakes cost money for years. Here is the checklist to start on the right foot.
1. Workstations
- list computers by profile: admin, mobile sales, management, designer or technician;
- business laptops for people on the move, desktops for fixed desks, often cheaper for the same performance;
- an SSD and at least 8 GB of RAM, 16 GB for heavier use;
- an extra monitor for each laptop used at the office.
2. Network and internet
- order your business internet line as soon as you sign the lease, as lead times can be long;
- plan network cabling before the fit-out works;
- a switch, a professional router and Wi-Fi access points depending on the floor area;
- a guest Wi-Fi separate from the internal network.
3. Printing
A networked laser multifunction covers printing, copying and scanning for a small team. See which printer to choose for an office.
4. Software and licences
- Windows Pro and a licensed office suite;
- antivirus on every computer;
- email on your own domain name, more credible than a free address.
5. Security and backup
- individual accounts and passwords;
- automatic backups from day one;
- a UPS for the router, switch and any server.
6. Budget
If cash is tight at the start, combine buying long-term equipment with renting for temporary needs. A single supplier for hardware, installation and support means one contact when something goes wrong.
Alfabis equips new businesses in Marrakech
Computers, network, printer, licences, installation and maintenance: we deliver an office ready to work. See our IT hardware and IT support in Marrakech.
Contact: +212 660 46 88 90 (call or WhatsApp), Lotissement Al Massar, Quartier Industriel, Marrakech. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm. Free quotes for businesses.
