Which virtual office suits you?

The virtual office is a key solution for businesses that don't have, or don't want, a physical office to use on a regular basis. Virtual offices offer a number of benefits, as explained in Why Choose a Virtual Office. Here at virtualofficeworld.com we have three types of virtual office solutions. In short, Mailbox provides a business address and mail forwarding facility, while Telecom is an efficient call answering service. You can also combine the two and go for our third option, the Virtual Office package, which also includes the benefits of admin assistance and meeting rooms at a discounted cost.

But which is the best for you and your business?

Firstly you should think about how you run your business. Are you constantly on the phone? Do you hit the road every day, travelling up and down the motorway? Do you meet regularly with clients or suppliers? If so, where do your current meetings take place?

If you're the mobile type who is forever out and about, meeting and greeting, networking and setting up meetings or events to connect with clients or suppliers, you could consider the Mailbox option. It will give you a business address and a base for your travels, so you can pre-book a meeting room or office when you need to. You'll get these at a discount, so you can also use the space to work as well as a point for holding meetings.

Similarly, if you're currently working from home, or you're in an office that you wouldn't want clients to see, you would benefit from the Mailbox solution. It means you can put the virtual address on your business cards and avoid giving out your home address. It will also help boost your business image by immediately placing you in a more prestigious area - something that gives an important first impression to clients.

If you're constantly away from your desk, or unable to answer your phone at certain times during the day, a phone answering service - Telecom - could be just what you need. You can have your calls answered by a receptionist in your company name, and have the call handled as you wish. So you could request that the calls are answered and a message is taken and passed onto you by email. This means that your callers are put through to a person as opposed to an answering machine, which is sure to score you a few brownie points.

Of course, if you're struggling to decide which one to go for, you could always plump for the Virtual Office, which gives you a combination of the two. The main benefit of all three options is that they are all affordable, perfect if you're looking to cut costs or give your business a kick-start.

For more details on the virtual office, visit our Mailbox, Telecom and Virtual Office pages. You can also get in touch with one of our consultants, who will be happy to give you all the guidance you need.