Choosing The Best Virtual Business Address
With so many different virtual office options out there, it can be hard to know which one to choose. Each provider offers something different, and every building is also unique. The first thing you need to consider when looking into virtual office packages is what services you actually need. It is also advisable to decide on a rough budget that you plan to spend each month too. Here are some other things to consider when choosing the best virtual business address.
1. What does your business need?
Virtual offices include a whole host of different benefits, including a business address, mail forwarding, call answering, the use of meeting rooms, and much more. You might find yourself only needing a few of these services, so it is best to see what packages are offered by the virtual office to fulfill your business requirements.
We would advise only opting for services that you need at the moment, as there will always be the opportunity to add more on further down the line as your business grows. You might want to take a look at your business goals in order to identify what services you need right now.
2. Choose the right location
Location is extremely important when it comes to choosing a virtual office. You need to find somewhere that is central for your clients to meet you, and not too far to travel from when the need arises. Is it important for your business to be located within a prestigious location? Or would a city location be the right fit? Remember that your virtual office is essentially the HQ for your business, not just a mailing address.
An address can say a lot about your business, and if you are wanting to broadcast this on your email signatures, website and social media channels, you need to be located in the right area. It is a good idea to spend time researching the locations associated with your industry. Are lots of your competitors located in the same area? Why is this? Remember company image is very important.
3. Is the virtual office flexible?
Flexibility is key with any business, particularly the smaller start-ups. Does the virtual office provider allow you to easily change plans as your requirements change? Whilst you might not need a mail handling service now, this may change as your business grows. Try to think ahead and plan for the future.
4. Take a look at the customer service provided
Customer service is the key to running any successful business, and in order to retain customers, you need to get this communication right. Virtual offices such as ourselves offer call answering in your company name. This is a great way to ensure consistent, regular communication with your clients. This will also save you the time of answering the calls yourself. It is worth asking the virtual office provider if their live receptionist answers calls 24/7, or whether this service is just offered within normal working hours.
When it comes to choosing the best virtual business address, it is always a good idea to take your time and research your options. Don’t always opt for the cheapest virtual office, as whilst this may seem attractive to begin with you don’t want to have to change location a year down the line. Location is key to attract the right prospective clients to your business. If you would like any further information on our virtual office locations, please call us on 01205 809 222.
