A virtual office provides a physical address, usually in a prestigious area; business equipment such as copy machine, fax, and computers; and often services such as email, mail support, and answering services. In addition, many virtual offices provide a place to hold your company meetings.

What are the benefits?

Cost - With the cost of a virtual office being merely a fraction of what one would pay to lease an office space, the savings add up quickly. And because you only pay for those services as you need them, there is no waste.

Minimizing Overhead - No need to pay an additional salary to an employee to take calls and receive packages.

Dependability - Rest assured knowing that when clients and/or prospects call, they will be answered in a consistent, professional manner - providing a more personal approach than an answering machine.

Location, location, location - You can have the address that says "They are successful - look where they are located."

Who are using virtual offices?

There are many business situations that can benefit from a virtual office.

New business owners - Starting a business is not a simple task, and there are many expenses related to such a venture. With a virtual office, there is no need to commit to a lease, purchase expensive equipment, or hire a full-time staff.

Home-based business - Those who may not want to list their home address as the address of their business. It may also attract more business to have a prestigious business address, rather than in a residential area.

Small businesses - Ensure that all calls are answered without needing to hire a secretary, allowing business owners to devote time and investments to growing and maintaining their business.

International ventures - Have presence anywhere in the world. With all industries becoming part of a global market, many people are looking for opportunities outside the border. These "ex-pats" find it much easier and cost efficient to contract a virtual office to establish and maintain a local business presence. For example, starting at $99 US per month, you can open an office in Mexico City, complete with bilingual staff to attend to your client's calls, through Intelligent Business Services.

If you are a business owner who is wasting your valuable time on the day-to-day details and hard-earned money on unnecessary overhead and expensive equipment, it is time to discover how virtual office solutions can help pave the road to your success.