Ensuring that the equipment is appropriate for the required function is all –important and there are many other practical considerations. It’s all very well buying expensive software or a multifunction printer/photocopier only to find that they’re not compatible with your needs. For a small business, a mistake can be very costly as margins are generally under pressure and resources are limited. And that’s all very well to say – but when management resources are often stretched to the limit, there isn’t always the luxury of time to do all the necessary research and groundwork.

So when it comes to purchasing a new copier, fax machine, printer, scanner etc – these few hints may help. Each business will have its own set of reasons for the purchase of new equipment, but taking the time to go through a structured buying plan in the short-term will save time and money in the long-term.

· Understand what your current and your future requirements for the office equipment are . Do you require colour or monochrome printing? Other considerations include printing volumes, scan and fax needs, print or copier speed (12 – 14 pages per minute is standard on most copiers although more pricey models can go up to speeds of 16 ppm or higher), scan resolutions, duplexing (printing on both sides of the page), collating and paper handling (eg transparencies, multiple paper supply trays, different paper weights and sizes, envelopes etc).

· Do you intend producing quality full-colour documents for marketing, sales and presentation purposes?

· Are you hoping to improve cost-efficiencies by doing printing in-house instead of outsourcing?

· Do you need the new machine to multitask? Some machines call themselves multi functional, but they are only able to perform one task at a time.

· Do you want the device to operate wirelessly and what are your networking requirements?

· The device has to be functional and easy to use. Is it user-friendly, is much training required and how many people will need to be familiar with its operation?

· Volume and speed are also important as you don’t want to compromise productivity by having people standing around waiting for the photocopier to complete lengthy jobs.

· Maintenance requirements (how often will it need to be serviced and can some of the maintenance be done in-house?).

· Does your business require document management functions? Investing in software for the electronic management, capture, storage and organisation of files and data can be a key success driver for a small business.

· Equipment peripherals eg copier cartridges.

Small businesses usually operate out of small premises, often with several people working in quite a confined area which brings into consideration other aspects of office equipment such as noise levels (need minimal disturbance), size, design (does it suit the office decor etc?). The world’s smallest and quietest multifunction laser printer is manufactured by Samsung, with market research indicating that the Samsung CLP-300 series was the best selling colour laser printer in Australia, say Perth copier and document management solutions supplier, Adscopiers.

Technological advances have meant that there can be very little difference in cost between a stand-alone photocopier and a multifunction machine. When it comes to small businesses and office equipment, the right choice can be a key success factor in growing the business.

The 4 rammed limestone and cedar cottages (two with spas) accommodate two to 4 friends and every have a north facing lounge and patio that overlooks Big Brook Forest. You’ll discover log fires, contemporary cooking facilities and flat screen tv sets in every cottage.

The mattress and breakfast wing accommodates two to 4 friends. every room has a queen mattress, ensuite bathroom (one with spa) and television. A continental breakfast is served every morning within the guest lounge/breakfast region.

The cottages are two minutes in the Tramway Trail which takes you to Big Brook Dam and Big Brook Arboretum, with the Bibbulmun Track only a 15 minute walk away. The cottages supply the perfect base for exploring many of Pemberton’s scenic attractions.

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You’ve all heard of the risks and dangers of working with asbestos, but you may not know just how dangerous another common household substance can be and that’s lead. Lead exposure can be extremely harmful and can cause long-term health problems.

The most common source of lead dust is from paint in older buildings, so people in the building trade who may be demolishing, renovating or fixing up older buildings can be at real risk. Lead affects all occupants of a house, even pets, with pregnant women and younger children (generally under the age of four) mainly at risk.

Lead paint is prevalent in older homes. Up until the early seventies, lead based paint was common, and although it isn’t generally problematic if it is in good condition, the risks increase when it starts to peel, chip and crack or during building works. As lead dust is found in cavity walls, under the floorboards and in roof attics, problems occur when renovations involve breaking into the ceilings (eg adding skylights or building another storey), demolishing cavity walls etc.

When renovating or building, people are advised not to dry scrape, heat (with a blowtorch etc) or use a sanding machine on lead based paint as that can result in the formation of lead dust. It’s also possible that dust forms when lead-painted surfaces bump together, including old painted furniture. Some hardware stores in some areas do sell DIY testing kits, but when it comes to eliminating the problem, it’s best to call in the professionals and to use hazardous dust machines for lead dust extraction.

Painting over the hazard isn’t going to solve the problem. The problem has to be physically removed ie with a hazardous dust vacuum, so if you’re building, renovating or simply living in an older home, it’s best to call in the experts or make sure you have the proper equipment.

There are special vacuum machines that are designed for heavy duty work, virtually indestructible, lightweight yet sturdy. They are easily maneuverable and have features such as flexible plastic hoses suitable for use in confined spaces, such as roofs.

The growing awareness of the risks of lead dust has led to increased demand for hazardous dust machines for lead, a Perth supplier claims – plus the machines are also used in a variety of other cleaning applications such as the building industry, pharmaceutical and chemical industries and hospitals. And on the subject of hospitals, it’s interesting to note that in Australia, in nearly all of the cases where children had been admitted to hospital for treatment for lead poisoning, the lead had come from dust during home renovations – news that every builder and parent should heed.

And if you’re taking notes while you’re reading this …and you suddenly realise that you’re chewing on your LEAD pencil – relax! There is no lead in ‘lead’ pencils – the black stuff is graphite and they’re totally safe. But while your pencil is safe, your building site or old home may not be – so it’s wise to do a proper hazardous dust clean up to ensure everyone is out of harm’s way.

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I have long been involved with the fitness industry for almost 10 years training and driving clients. I’m a large believer you should ‘practice that which you preach’ and I have attempted all sorts of training and have a powerful belief it isn’t a ‘one size shoe fits all’ approach to training my clients.

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For Fitness One-on-one Fitness sessions specialize in functional training which fit your goals and way of life and promise to provide results. We look after all goals whether or not they be weight loss, lean muscle mass, muscle building or sports related.

Unlike regular gyms where you need to wait to use equipment our One-on-one PT sessions deliver a high intensity functional workout which delivers fast results and can be achieved outdoors or in enhanced comfort of very own PT Facilities. Some of the devices we use are Kettlebells, PowerBags , Power Sled, Power Ropes etc

So if you are looking for a personal trainer in Perth to give the you the drive and to also make workouts fun and interesting and exhilarating. Drop me a line

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