Virtual Office: It Can Make a Real Difference

In Curaçao, business is thriving. Start-ups are popping up everywhere, and there has never been a better time to discover your entrepre neurial instincts. However, it is one thing to start a business, and another to turn a brand new en terprise into a viable, profitable company that can properly position itself in the world economy.

TEXT DANIELLE PALM

Starting from scratch is hard; there are so many costs involved, so many initial investments to make, so many relationships to foster. When standing at the beginning of this journey, it can sometimes seem impossible.Often times, entrepreneurs ask themselves: How can I encourage a fledgling business jump out of the nest and soar?

Why use a virtual office? One of the recurring issues for new enterprises is building your business to obtain the confidence of prospective clients. You

A virtual office can offer you all the benefits of a permanent location at a fraction of the cost.

know that you provide a quality product or service, but you do not have the traditional assurances for success: a team of dedicated professionals who work for you, a venue for meetings, or a sleek office building in a buzzing business district. You may not even have a dedicated phone number for your business yet, or a receptionist to answer your calls. This is where a “virtual office” can help. A virtual office can offer you all the benefits of a permanent location at a fraction of the cost. It allows you to operate at the professional level that your services demand, but that your capital cannot yet cover, and creates a self-fulfilling illusion, attracting clients and investors that can help you build your enterprise. As your business grows, the time will come when you can invest in an office space of your own. Until then,