Today, more than ever, individuals are making that life changing decision to take the enormous plunge and go out on their own. With the current economic situation, people are either being forced or swayed to take on this particular challenge. Redundancy is at an alarmingly high rate at present, individuals who are highly educated and incredibly competent are being regularly shown the door.

Don't complain about the situation and dwell on what could have, would have and should have been. A major perceived obstacle for going out on your own and starting up a business from scratch is the cost associated with setting up and becoming operational. This opposing factor can be mitigated by using a serviced or virtual office; who can offer you their services for less than $100 per month.

Getting up in the morning and working from home while still in your pyjamas may be an alluring thought, but in terms of image your business needs more. Some serviced offices can provide you with immediate highly credible city address which you can direct mail to and list on your business cards. Your clients also need reassurance that despite being a 'newbie' business, you are more than up for the job, holding client meetings in a professionally equipped board or meeting room will provide you with the image you require to sustain the work you need to be pulling in.

Managing your day-to-day workload can be a nightmare, especially if you have sadly had to leave behind your saviour of a PA. No need to worry, many serviced office providers have qualified members of their team who can support you and your diary management, also taking care of travel and accommodation where required. You now have access to a PA and only pay when you need to use them.

According to Michelle Mills, Managing Director of a Sydney-based serviced office, ""serviced office providers recognise that every business is different and has unique needs and requirements, that is why we don't force clients to sign up for a locked in contract where they are paying for services and facilities that they don't even use"". Michelle Mills' company provides clients with the ability to 'pick and choose' with flexible short term agreements which can be paid per hour, per day, per service giving you the freedom to pay for only what you use, when you use it, your terms, your choice.