Startup Office Solution

Finding the right turnkey office solution for your startup can be a serious challenge. With traditional office space, not only do you need to find the right location and space, but you also have the hefty costs to consider.

In today post, you’ll learn about a turnkey office solution that has all the benefits of a traditional office space but without the big costs. It comes with everything ready, so you can start running your business from day one.

So, before you sign that lease for traditional office space you may want to consider an alternative solution.

Things to consider with a traditional office space:

• High Cost – Dedicated Office Space runs $10-$50 per square foot monthly.  Average office space cost per person can start at $300+.
• Full-time receptionist – average cost $26k+ year
• Rent Increase – Rent is subject to annual increases with lease renewals.
• Furnishing & Equipment – Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, phones, computers, printing, scanning, and copying equipment, phones, etc.

What is the Solution? A Virtual Office.

A virtual office is a turn-key solution that provides a startup many of the same benefits as a dedicated office space but at a much affordable price.

What is a virtual office?

A virtual office is a turn-key corporate solution. For a flat monthly fee, you get all the tools needed to run a serious business; a company phone number, a live assistant to answer incoming calls, a commercial mailing address, voice mail and dedicated fax number.

What are the benefits of a virtual office?

With this solution you get to create a professional corporate image for your company while keeping operating costs extremely low.

Virtual office benefits

• Create a professional corporate image & presence
• A business mailing address at an actual office location
• Your business phone number automatically 411 listed
• Use the business address on company documents
• Use the business address on Google/directory listings
• Use the business address on business credit applications
• Maximize your business credit approvals

Who is a virtual office for?

Virtual offices are ideal for consultants, freelancers, and small business owners who need the benefits of a business address without actually needing dedicated office space.

You also have the benefit of using a conference room or board room when needed. (Premium virtual offices). This enables you to meet clients at a professional corporate setting anytime. You simply reserve the spot and the cost for reserving a time slot is minimal.

This also works great for scheduling small group meetings, trainings or presentations. These and many other additional benefits are unavailable in a home office. So, if you plan on meeting clients in person from time to time a premium virtual office solution would be ideal.

How do you get a virtual office?

Step 1: Go to http://virtualofficeplan.com and choose a location (650 locations across the U.S.)

Step 2: Sign Up for $99 Month

Use Promo Code BCIC100 ($100 Set Up Fee Waived)

Step 3: Receive Confirmation

There are also additional services available so it’s important to choose the right virtual office location that provides the extra services you need. Those additional services are listed below:

• Conference Rooms
• Board Rooms
• Free Internet Access
• Coffee Shops
• Lobby
• Reception Areas
• Private Parking

Virtual Office Plan Overview

For a flat $99 monthly fee you get all the tools needed to run a serious business; a corporate mailing address, dedicated business phone number (411 listed), a live receptionist, voice mail and dedicated fax number.

In addition, your monthly fee gets reported to your business credit report monthly. (Creditsafe)

You can create a professional corporate image for your company while keeping operating costs extremely low. Now, let’s breakdown each of the major benefits you get with this virtual office solution.

Startup Office Solution – Business Mailing Address

• Use it to receive all your company mail and packages (mail forwarding available)
• Create a clear separation between you and your business
• Avoid the cost of regular office space and getting locked into an expensive lease. ($$$$)
• Choose from over 650 locations in the U.S. and Canada
• Premium locations are also available in the U.S. (lobby, conference rooms, reception areas, coffee shops, etc.)

Startup Office Solution – Business Phone Number

• Dedicated business phone number (local)
• Create a clear separation between you and your business when it comes to communications (avoid personal cell, home phone, etc.)
• Business phone number gets automatically listed with 411 directory assistance
• Dedicated business phone number can be used across all channels
• Establish a local presence instantly
• Get 2 Voicemail boxes
• ‘Call Out’ feature lets you make calls showing your local company caller ID

Startup Office Solution – Live Call Answering

• All calls to your business are answered live from a professional receptionist (M-F 8:30-5:30 pm)
• Ability to take messages for you or transfer calls
• Get voicemail messages via email
• ‘Call Out’ feature lets you make calls showing your local company caller ID
• Avoid losing potential customers or clients

Startup Office Solution –Company Fax Number

• Local fax number for your company
• Make sending and receiving documents quick compared to mail
• Faxes converted to email
• More cost effective than an in-house fax infrastructure
• Provide options for customers or clients to send documents

To set up your virtual office solution go to http://virtualofficeplan.com

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About the author

Marco Carbajo is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle. He is a business credit blogger for Dun and Bradstreet Credibility Corp, the SBA.gov Community, Business.com, About.com and All Business.com. His articles and blog; Business Credit Blogger.com, have been featured in ‘Fox Small Business’, ‘American Express Small Business’, ‘Business Week’, ‘The Washington Post’, ‘The New York Times’, ‘The San Francisco Tribune’, ‘Alltop’, and ‘Entrepreneur Connect’.