Many businesses use a local copy centre to print their copies. Although it is a great way to save money and get started, it doesn't necessarily help you grow your business. It takes a lot time to make copies. It's also not economically efficient. After all, you end up paying more for each copy. There are many benefits to having a copier available at your home.

1. Reduce the cost per copy

The main benefit is the possibility to lower the cost per copy. Most likely, the copy center leases its copiers from same manufacturers as you. You are effectively paying a middle man for something you could do on your own. By leasing your machine, it could save you on a per-copy basis, which can add up to a considerable amount over time.

2. Speed

Consider the reasons why you require copies. You probably know how important speed is if you are sending duplicates to clients or distributing marketing materials. You don't want to have to wait for someone to prepare all your copies. This can lead to late delivery to clients. Instead, you can increase your speed and efficiency by having complete control of the whole process.

3. Efficiency

Many offices have moved to central copy machine arrangements. You will be able for many employees to access the copy machines from one central location. This will help to ensure you get the most out of your copy machines and it can improve the overall efficiency you get out of the entire process.

4. Better For Environment

A copy machine in your office can help reduce the environmental impact that you might be making. You can also use eco-friendly ink and recycled paper. You will need to travel to the local shop frequently, which means you'll have to use gas to get there. Also, you won’t be able to control the details of the machine and paper.

5. Confidentiality

If you are in a business where you are constantly printing and copying documents that contain sensitive data, you can't be copying them on a third-party machine. This data must be protected as best as you can. You cannot afford to let the data fall into the wrong hands. You can't control who has access to your data if you trust a copyshop to do it.

6. Lease Or Own

You can choose to lease or buy your copy machine. This will give you more flexibility for negotiations and allow you to take full control of the whole process. You will have to pay the list price if you use a copyshop. You won't have the same flexibility for negotiations. When you buy your machine, it will be easier to select the correct specifications.

7. Backup Copiers

It is important to consider what the consequences would be for your business if one of your copy machines stopped working. You would most likely have to return to your local copy shop if your machine needs to be repaired. You wouldn't be in any worse situation than you already are.