Whether you have a job that requires you to work from home, can't find a job and have decided to start your own home business, or have to occasionally work from home, you are going to need to create your very own home office!

If you have recently made the decision and decided to actually go ahead with setting up a home office, you're going to need several things to get started. This guide will help you decide on what items to buy to assist you in your new work environment and how to get them for the best possible price available, while providing maximum comfort and efficiency.

The most crucial item you will need is obvious; a computer or laptop of some sort. There are several great computer manufacturers on the market, but for assisting you in creating your own home office and business environment, most people opt for any recent version of Windows; whether it is XP, Vista, or Windows 7. There are of course great deals to be found online, and it is worth taking the time to fully investigate the offers available to you and to consider the PC bundle or package you can afford. Once purchased, you may need several accessories to complement your workstation with its' new PC. Such items include would be plug sockets, cable wraps, desk lamps etc. Once again, you can find all these items available on the internet, just put some time aside to make sure you find the best and most competitively priced pieces. Any saving you make on one item can be used towards another!

Of course what we're so far lacking is something to put the PC and lamp etc on! Therefore the next item you are going to need is a desk. Desks can be pricey nowadays (especially since they have taken the modern name of 'workstations'...); however, due to its' purpose, it isn't something that you need to buy brand new. Either way, there are many options for you and you should beforehand know the type of workstation that you need. How much storage at hand do you want? 3 or 5 drawers? Do you need to be able to angle your work surface at all? L shaped or bench type? Knowing what you want will help you filter down to exactly what you need. Don't just buy the cheapest and first one you see.

You will also need other office essentials like a printer / copier, ergonomic office chairs, possibly a fax machine, an office phone, storage cabinets, stationery and perhaps even a radio! Most of these items can be purchased at your local stationers or of course online, all for pretty good prices too if you look for deals and combos.

If you are looking to start your own business from home or are setting up a home office, remember the main points. Make it inspiring and motivational for you - magnolia walls are a no no! Look around for the best prices and deals when buying your electrical equipment, and, finally, not all office furniture needs to be brand new!