MBA1026 How Often Do You Need to Upgrade Your Computer?

The $100 MBA Show

Omar Zenhom

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers, Marketing

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 June 2018

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

To do the best job, you need the right tools. But even the best tools don’t last forever.

If you’re like us, your business depends on your computer. Whether you’re on a desktop or laptop, Mac or PC, your computer is your primary weapon in the fight for independent success. It has to work, through thick and thin. What you spend on your computer can vary, but the ROI is undeniable.

But when is it time to upgrade? And what should you buy next?

Depending on your current hardware, it may be a long time before you have to accept the expense of a whole new rig. Depending on your business, you may require features and functionality beyond the average web surfer’s. And like all purchases, you get what you pay for.

Today we discuss how to decide what you need, and when you need it. We’ve been through quite a few computers in our day, so we have some idea of how long they (should) last. Plus, we offer tips and tools on extending the longevity of your computer, however long you plan to keep it. Click Play!

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0:00.0	Heyo! Welcome to the $100 R&B A show business podcast, that's less gibber, and more business insights you need.
0:18.0	With our daily 10 minute business lessons for the real world, I'm your host, your coach, your teacher Omar
0:24.1	Zenholm. I'm also the co-founder of the $100 MBA, a complete business
0:28.6	training and community online over at 100 MBA.net. And in today's lesson you will learn how often do you need to
0:35.6	upgrade your computer? Your computer is an essential asset to your business
0:40.3	especially if you run an online business like ours. I spend more time using
0:46.6	my computer than any other device, more than my phone, more than my Kindle, more than
0:51.8	anything. And because of that, it has to be in great shape.
0:55.0	It has to perform properly.
0:57.0	And ideally, it should be as efficient as possible, as fast as possible,
1:02.0	because the more efficient and fast it is the
1:04.7	more efficient and fast you will be doing your work. But does that mean you need to
1:09.7	buy a new computer every year? Well not necessarily. In today's episode you will learn
1:14.0	when I believe is the best time to upgrade your computer, how often should you do it,
1:18.6	whether it's a desktop or a laptop, whether it's a PC or a Mac, you need the best machine possible,
1:24.0	but at the same time, you don't want to keep having to shell out money for it.
1:28.0	Let's learn how, in today's episode, so let's get into it.
1:30.0	Let's get down to business. Today's episode of the $100 MBA show is supported by Earth Class Mail.
1:41.0	If you run a business, you need a business address, but it doesn't mean you need to open
1:44.9	up a business office.
1:46.8	You can work from home.
1:48.0	And Earthclass mail can hook you up with a business address and scan all your mail and upload it to your account in the cloud so you can check all your physical mail anytime anywhere.
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