Every small business owner understands the need to continue investing in the company, but when money is tight, it can be difficult to determine the areas of highest priority. After paying the employees, the rent, and the bills, there’s not always a lot left over, and it needs to be spent wisely. If your office’s equipment is still functional, making an upgrade might not seem like the best idea, but you’d be surprised at how affordable it can be to upgrade. This is particularly true if you have older office equipment requiring frequent service calls.

Most small businesses operate on razor-thin margins, and the first few years are a constant struggle to manage costs. In fact, most small businesses are extremely fortunate to keep their doors open for over five years. It’s during those times when owners are forced to make many difficult decisions for the first time. What do they truly need to survive and grow, and what’s expendable?