The right stuff for your office: 15 of the year's top small-business tools.(SOHO IT)

If you run a small or home-based business, you don't need to be told that every penny counts. But you've also probably learned by now that even when it comes to products or services that seem expensive, it's always better to spend the money once on something good.

With that in mind, here are 15 products and services that we feel have the potential to help your business do great things. (Note: All prices indicate MSRP; you should pay significantly less.)

* Microsoft's Wireless Optical Desktop 5000 and Optical Mouse 3000 ($105) make it easier than ever to go w