Part 3 – Taking Your Business Elsewhere: The Basics of Working in a Virtual Office

Choosing a Virtual Office

If you really want to make the most out of a virtual office, you’re going to have to make sure that you choose the right setup for your business. There will be a lot of options available to you—a fact you should use to your advantage. Don’t forget to take stock of your specific needs so you’ll have something to guide your search.

Do. Not. Settle!

Your choice of a virtual workplace will have a major effect on the future of your business. To help you with your decision, consider the following tips:

• Look for a virtual office with a prestigious business address. Virtual office packages come with various products and services, one of the most important being the use of a strategic business address. This doesn’t mean that you’ll actually be setting up shop—the address instead serves as a professional environment for business meetings and mail collection. In business, image matters, so even if you’re working in pajamas from the comfort of your own home, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your clients see you as a serious professional with enough clout to do business in a prominent commercial location.
• Look for flexible contract terms. You don’t always know what’s going to happen tomorrow, so it’s possible that your business needs may change with very little warning. Work with a provider that allows you to book services and virtual workspaces only as needed. Make sure you can handle whatever comes your way by choosing a virtual office that works with you instead of the other way around.
• Look for a range of offerings. Businesses are dynamic, and as your company grows, your needs will change. You need to work with a virtual office that can keep up with these needs. By choosing a provider that already has a suite of products and services at your disposal, you won’t have to look anywhere else should you require anything new.

What to Avoid

• Lengthy contracts that limit your choices
• Unreliable internet connections
• Lack of dedicated support
• Limited office space options
• Exorbitant rates

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