Co-working spaces are an economical way to rent office space and offer so much more than just a desk.
5 Benefits of a Virtual Office - A postal address for deliveries and official registrations - Local phone number answered by a receptionist - O ffice and meeting space for rent on a pay-as-you-go basis - Access to software and equipment - Adds an instant extra level of professionalism
a virtual office environment can give you the professional sheen you need.
So what exactly does a Virtual Office offer? A virtual office gives your business a home in the real world without the crippling costs that this would normally entail. For a modest fee, you can use the virtual office’s address as your own, allowing you to receive mail and register with the Chamber of Commerce. Your new business phone number is answered by a reassuringly professional receptionist, using your company’s name. There is shared office space for rent for as little or as much time as you need, as well as fully equipped meeting rooms. A virtual office may also offer various invaluable additional services, such as photocopying and printing, a team of administrators who can take certain projects off your hands, catering for important meetings, audio and video
conferencing, and access to the most popular software applications. The possibilities are endless and usually negotiable. A virtual office literally puts you on the map.
What about co-working spaces? Working for yourself can be tough. You often spend a lot of time alone, and when your business is still in its early stages you may spend much of it at home where the pressures of domestic life life can be a distraction. Co-working spaces are an economical way to rent office space and offer so much more than
just a desk. The dedicated working space, away from the clutter of home life, improves your focus. In addition to this, the companionship of other entrepreneurs, often working towards similar goals as your own, can inspire you and boost your motivation and productivity. It is also a perfect networking opportunity. The person at the desk beside you may turn out to be a vital link in your supply chain or infrastructure, a brilliant marketing expert, or a fount of financial wisdom. Renting co-working spaces, for a few hours a month or a regular slot a week, can be a less virtual part of a virtual office package deal that could enrich your business and take it to the next level, whether you are taking your first steps on the road to success or branching out.
Is it for me? The answer to this is a resounding ‘yes’. The benefits of a virtual office for start-ups are numerous, but even if you are further along the road to commercial success, virtual office services can solve any number of logistical and practical problems. Think of temporarily hiring in secretarial services for big jobs, or expanding your office space on an ad hoc basis. We could all do with being less tied down, especially when it comes to cost. So don’t delay: check out the virtual office solutions available locally and start a conversation today about the ways they can help you on your road to success. Get ready to soar!
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