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Like a lot of promising entrepreneurs, you might be running your business from your home. Obviously, this is completely possible. However, you might be harming your progress by exhibiting the fact. A virtual office could be a smart move for you and your venture. These services will improve your professional image, and increase efficiency at your business.
One big advantage of using a virtual office is the effect on your professional image . These days, it’s easier than ever for someone to type your address into Google. Immediately, they can see an image of your offices through Street View. Sure, the premises you’re using has no real bearing on how successful your business is. However, first impressions still count for a lot. If a potential customer types in your address and sees a house in the suburbs, it’s not exactly going to give off a professional image. When someone in your target market searches for your nearest competitor, and sees a credible office, who are they more likely to go with? You guessed it! When you have a virtual address, you’ll create a great impression from the very start.
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A virtual address for your business will not only make you look better on Google, but also a lot more visible. Generally, you’ll be able to register your virtual address to a Google Plus page, and get a map pin for it on Maps. After applying, you’ll be sent a postcard by mail with a pin number, which you’ll need to enter to confirm registration. After you confirm it, your business will stand out on Google maps, usually in an area dense with other businesses. This will make you far more visible for people who are near your virtual address, and looking for a business like yours. Again, this ups the professional image of your company, and creates one more place where it will be seen by your target market.
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With a virtual office, you can also take advantage of mail forwarding services. When your business is registered to your home address, you’re relinquishing your privacy somewhat. Everyone gets junk mail, but business owners have to take a lot more than others! Most virtual offices now offer a forwarding service. This means that all your mail that’s sent to your company address will be copied across to an online mailbox. Through this, you can browse through it from any device. Yes, if you need to physically pick anything up, then you’ll need to get to wherever the address is. However, there are obvious benefits in efficiency when you have a virtual mailbox. You’ll be able to sort through your mail from almost anywhere, and will be notified the minute any important parcels or documents arrive. Different businesses will use this tech in different ways. However, efficiency and security will almost always improve.
These are just a handful of features a virtual office could offer your business. With all the services run by virtual office companies, there’s something for every small business owner to look into.
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