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If it’s a desk-bound PC you’re after, Hi Grade have developed an excellent reputation for building cheap but powerful computers, all of them Intel-powered. Connect it to a Lexmark X125 and you’ve got a fax, colour printer, copier and scanner all in one.

Alternatively (or perhaps additionally), a laptop is an excellent investment, as it enables you to work on the move. An Apple Powerbook is light and looks great but also boasts considerable processing power.

Palmtops are also ideal for business, offering a small, convenient way to store, access and alter information on the move. Two of the most popular, and flexible, on the market are the iPaq and the smaller Tungsten T3 from Palm. With a Bluetooth-enabled phone you can use either of these to surf without wires.

The InControl Quadcam is a nifty gadget for small businesses: it transmits pictures from your home or office over the Internet, so you can keep an eye on your security wherever you are. It can be synchronised to turn your lights on and off remotely, and will even message you if anything unusual happens.

One of the most efficient ways to move files around if you’re travelling is to use a portable USB, such as the Sony USB 256MB – or get yourself an iPod, which can hold up to 40Gb of information and be transferred to any computer you choose (assuming you don’t use up all the space for MP3s, of course).