Here are 7 startup must haves. Each startup has their own perks from nap pods to game rooms. They are fun and provide a great environment for your team to collaborate or cool down after a long day. However, there’s also the must-haves for startups, the things you need in order to “Crush it” as a startup. Here’s a list of must haves that every startup must carry in order to call themselves a “startup”.
Large White Board
The first startup must haves is a large white board. White boards are an absolute staple in the office. While you and technology are joined at the hip, there is little that compares to gathering your team in front of a whiteboard to hash out ideas. Whiteboard serves as a creative outlet and also essential for many team bonding exercises. I mean…what’s a better way to keep tallies on who’s dominating in a team exercise than a white board?
Excellent Web Design
Reputation is everything, and your website represents what you do and how well you can do it. Design communicates your business to your audience, so you cannot afford to have anything less than amazing. This is one of those worthwhile investments that you won’t truly appreciate until the time comes. Do yourself a favor and hire a good web design team to build your website. Don’t rely on cheap templates or website builders just to save on cost. Your reputation matter and a quality website is on the very top of startup must haves.
Notebooks
As old school as notebooks are, they are an excellent way to jot down ideas. You can take it everywhere you go, and it does not require batteries. A notebook filled with notes are like your startup’s “Yearbook”. Years later you will look back at all your old notebooks, read the notes, the silliness, and laugh at yourself.
Stickers
Stickers on the wall, stickers on your laptop, stickers on your mug, stickers on you bookbag..stickers everywhere! After all, stickers are just a fun and goofy way for you to show off to the world how young, hip, and adventurous you are. Don’t forget those inspirational quotes MUST HAVES. Can’t come to the office feeling uninspired can you?
Cloud Server
Organization is important, especially as your company grows. You want projects in one place and the ability to share files. Having a cloud server eliminates the possibility of duplicate versions of work and you will lose less data if everything is in one place.
Cross-Training
With a good team, you can accomplish many things. With a GREAT team, you can take over the world. Startup culture consists of people wearing many hats or “jacks of all trades.” Cross-training will be a way to educate internally and position individuals as leaders.
Coffee
Your team needs fuel, and more often than not, that fuel is coffee. It can range from basic coffee machines to three-in-one combination coffee brewers, but the objective is the same. A good cup of coffee can make an entire workday better and increase productivity.
