Advances in technology have
made it possible for business owners and professionals to build their
organizations or establish their careers right from their own homes. The kind
of routine that once defined the way people work and do business – putting on a
suit, commuting or driving to work, spending nine-to-fiveinside the boardroom
or a cubicle, and braving the rush hour to get back home – has been redefined (if
not transformed completely), especially for certain industries that have
embraced the innovations available today. These innovations include tools and
programs that allow youtrain, produce, collaborate, meet, target results and do
more with just the Internet and your computer (or tablet, smartphone and other chosen
device).
Evolving technology that turns
the focus of business away from the conventional office has revolutionized not
only the system of work and business, but also the culture. A recent New York
Times article reported that the virtual office is also gaining popularity
even in regions such as Asia, where the prized face-to-face interaction is one
of the valued essentials when doing business with others. Experts find no
surprise in this development; after all, what smart business owner would not
want to benefit from the convenience, cost-savings, prestige and efficiency
that a virtual office brings?
Investing in a virtual office
space allows organizations to reduce the capital outlay and operational costs
of renting and maintaining a brick-and-mortar workspace.Business owners will be
freed from some of the big-ticket expenses of a conventional office: lease or
rental payments, electricity, phone, Internet and other utility bills, equipment
and appliances, cleaning and maintenance,full-time receptionists and staff, and
more.
To complement their virtual
setup, a lot of companies have also turned to renting virtual office spaces.
This provides them an official address in a primary business location as well
as allows them to utilize receptionist and message center services. Should you
need the room for a meeting or conference, you will have state-of-the-art
facilities and amenities such as high-tech presentation screens, fast Internet
connection and even coffee and snacks service. The costs of investing in such a
premiere and full-featured office space can be astronomical if you rent or
lease it the conventional way. But a virtual office arrangement allows you to
control the costs, as you pay only for what you need and use.
Working virtually has also
been proven to be more productive and efficient for many
organizations, especially if they utilize the technology correctly and follow the
right workflow system. Give yourself and your team the flexibility,mobility and
professionalismof a virtual office setup as you gear for growth and expansion
in today’s globally competitive business environment.
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