By Central Park Business Centre

05/11/2010
Although the concept of a virtual office has been around for decades, it is surprising that many business owners don't know about it, and could be cashing in on the rewards and savings that come with using an office only when you need it, and having a single receptionist handling calls for all your branch locations and sales reps.
Think of a virtual office as an office without walls! It is:
· Your permanent business address and phone number
· Your personal receptionist and customized telephone answering service
· Your (real) office when you need one
· Your one-stop business centre with caring staff who look after all your typing, photocopying and faxing.

Although you may be busy, mobile or out of town most of the time, your clients have a solid impression of you and your business. They know that they can always reach someone at your company when it’s convenient and important for them.
Why use a virtual office?


· Save on start-up costs, employee hiring and training
· Save on monthly overhead costs
· Create a business presence in just one or multiple locations
· Create an instant corporate
identity and professional image
· Save time by having a personal
assistant answering your
telephone
· Gain access to remote concierge services and secretarial support as needed
· Use central meeting rooms and hot desks by the hour or day
· Enjoy the flexibility of working from
anywhere!
· And, it’s green to go virtual!

Who needs a virtual office?


· Regional and satellite offices

· Home-based business owners

· Agents, distributors and sales reps

· Consultants and mobile professionals (e.g. mortgage brokers, financial planners, notaries, etc. who go to their clients instead of having their
clients come to them)

· Business professionals (e.g. accountants and lawyers who spend a lot of time meetings)

· Virtual companies (e.g. Internet and computer service companies)

· Small businesses owners

· Self-employed individuals

· Independent contractors

· Non-profits, charities and associations




In short, independent
business people who are on the go, and are too busy working on their business to be a receptionist!