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Home Office Essentials for Entrepreneurs

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A curated list of the physical home office essentials including desk setup, tech equipment, and more that support focus, productivity, and running a real business from home. These items are all ones I have in my own home office and have been using fo...

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Workstation Setup

As an entrepreneur for over 8 years, I've grown from working at my kitchen table to building a home office in my garage. These are the core items that make up my actual desk setup that I use daily to work, create and run my business from home.

 
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A laptop riser gives me a better view of my laptop screen, which doubles as a second monitor. Having it off my desktop frees up space below it and ensures there's airflow to prevent overheating. It's been doing a great job holding my 13 inch laptop e...
BESIGN LS03 Aluminum Ergonomic Laptop Stand
 
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I've been an on again, off again Mac user for over a decade. When I needed a new laptop 3 years ago, I went back to Mac and purchased this laptop. Lightweight, fast, and easy for any beginner to navigate, I don't regret my purchase at all.
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13" M4 Chip 16GB 256GB
 
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Every home office needs a good chair to sit in. I love having a swivel chair in my office to help me move around my desktop and cabinets with ease. But I love having a chair with lumbar support to keep my back in alignment and prevent stiffness. You ...
Ergonomic Office Chair, Mesh Back, Lumbar Support
 
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I tried using generic keyboards for my office, but  I really didn't like the feel of any of them. Plus, I like having a keyboard with a number pad on the side, something laptops generally don't have. It's wireless if you desire or use the cord to keep it on your desk. Personally, I like the way the ke...
Apple Magic Keyboard Numeric Keypad Wireless
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I love my laptop but I hate using the trackpad when I'm trying to do a ton of flipping between things. Having a mouse makes it so much easier to work.
Logitech M240 Silent Bluetooth Mouse, Wireless
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No desktop is complete without a monitor but a curved screen is a game changer! Having a large screen allows me to have multiple windows open at a time or multiple programs without having to tell back and forth. The curved screen is just a lot more g...
LG 34WR55QK-B 34" UltraWide WQHD Curved Monitor
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Additional Office Essentials

These aren't flashy items, but they do help make my work production easier and faster. They are tools that help support focus, client calls and day-to-day tasks that make working from home smoother.

 
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While I love my MacBook, my phone is always Android. I've had my Samsung S21 for 5 years or so now and it's still an amazing phone and does all I need. No bulky programs and it's easy to use. As a Google suite user, I like the ease of the Samsung fo...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB Unlocked
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For client meetings or video recording this webcam has been great for all my needs. I've filmed full courses and YouTube videos from this camera and the clarity in the picture is fantastic. It's not super pricey, making it affordable for any start ...
Logitech Brio 4K Webcam, Noise-Cancelling Mic
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I wasn't sure I needed a printer with a full online business, but it's amazing how much I still need to print from time to time. This Canon printer is both black& white and colour plus it prints photos as well. I will admit I haven't printed pho...
Canon Pixma MG3620 Wireless All-in-One Printer
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If you're a business that requires filming or podcasting or anything audio, having a decent microphone is important. This mic works really well and is compatible with the MacBook. Some of the other mics (Blue Yeti for example), were not as compatibl...
HyperX SoloCast USB Condenser Gaming Mic
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Having an extra charger on hand is just good planning, especially if you have pets who like to chew on cords 😂.
MacBook Pro 118W USB-C Fast Charger
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There's so many times when having noise cancelling headphones comes in handy. From client calls to listening to trainings, these stylish headphones suit my needs. Plus when I want to listen to my music while working, I'm not bothering my kids 😂
Beats Solo 4 Wireless On-Ear Headphones
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Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

I've read many books over the years for improving personal development, mindset and productivity. This short list are the few books I recommend every entrepreneur read as you get started with your business. For more books that helped me on my journey...

 
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I know it might sound crazy, but this was a very different approach to money mindset and wealth through theoretical physics. The first chapter or two is a bit dry, but once you get past it, it's really fascinating! #affiliate
A Happy Pocket Full of Money: Expanded Edition
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This was the very first “business” book I ever read, and it's still one I flip through often. It's all about how every action you take compounds over time into something huge #affiliate
The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Income & Life
 
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If you've ever struggled with procrastination, this book gives you great suggestions for breaking through. I loved the concept of "eat that frog" to get things done #affiliate
Eat That Frog! Fourth Edition: 21 Ways
 
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I loved this one! I struggled with rejection and never taking chances because of it, but this story showed how taking chances in asking for things you want leads to a better life. Loved it #affiliate
Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear & Became Invincible
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