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Virtual Business Answers

Virtual Business Answers

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You have questions, we have answers. We know that sometimes it’s hard to find what you’re looking for, especially in the world of virtual offices. So here at Virtual Business Offices, we’ve decided to provide some quick answers for you.

What is a Virtual Office?

A virtual office is an offsite physical location that offers all the amenities that you need when you’re running your own office. A reception to greet your guests, live reception services that answer your calls in your business’ name, and a physical address to receive and forward your email and packages from.

Why do I need a Virtual Office?

Depending on the type of business you have, it is essential. If your business “runs from a laptop”, a virtual office can give you that permanent physical location that you need to manage that business. You’ll also be able to receive guests, when you’re not available personally.

How does it help my Business?

When you’re starting your business, most of your available capital will have to be re-invested into the business. And as mentioned above, depending on the type of your business, you may not be able to invest in a prime location. The costs of setting up your location, hiring and training reception staff, running Internet, phones, desks, computers. Those costs add up fast, and that eats into your profits as surely as if you were burning money.

A Virtual Office can help save you money by taking care of all those unnecessary costs. You can focus on what’s truly important, growing your business – and re-investing your profits, rather than worrying about early debt.

What services does a Virtual Office offer?

All the services you need to get your business started, and getting it running. Professional staff to answer the phone and give your clients the information they need. Additionally, you’ll need mail reception and forwarding, as well as courier services – we have that covered too. And we personally offer coworking spots and meeting rooms that you can use to meet your clients or take calls anytime you need to. Forget the coffee shop experience, and put a truly professional face on your business!

So take a look at our available packages and start your Virtual Service today!

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How Does The Mobile Professional Or Virtual Office User Leverage The ‘Cloud’?

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Has anyone ever tried to explain cloud computing to you? Were you left feeling a little, well… cloudy?

The best example of cloud computing I can think of is an email service like Gmail or Hotmail. There’s nothing to download. All you need is an internet connection and you can start sending emails. The server and software is all on the cloud (internet) and is totally managed by the cloud service provider. All you have to do is use the software and enjoy receiving and sending off those emails.

‘Why buy a cow when you can have the milk for way way less?’ 

 Just to send an email (the milk) why should you have to buy a software /hardware (the cow) ?

The Cloud can make your business more efficient than ever!

A cloud is actually just someone else’s server. Imagine a document on your computer. It’s local, you can access it. The cloud would be someone else’s computer, with a link so you can access it through the internet.

Like Gizmodo says: ‘Cloud” is a buzzword that vaguely suggests the promise and convenience of being able to access files from anywhere. But the reality is that the cloud is hardly floating like mist above our heads — it’s a physical infrastructure, its many computers housed in massive warehouses all over the world.’

But that’s just for data storage. What about other applications?

Well, that’s where the term “SAAS” comes from: Software as a Service. There are some examples of this as well: Buffer and Hootsuite for social media, Mailchimp and Constant Contacts to send massive amounts of emails at once, or even things like Google Analytics and Adwords to create and run campaigns online. These are all run by, and based on, “the Cloud”.

Software like this tends to cost less, a small monthly fee or pay-per-service model. As well as being constantly updated with new features and capabilities, and have more uptime. As compared to maintaining your own software, and your own servers, and be prone to power outages  as well as higher costs.

And just like a good SaaS or a good Cloud storage provider can help you save money and focus on your business, so can we here at Virtual Business Offices. Get a Bay Street Address – Internationally recognized as the Business Center of Toronto – mail collection and forwarding, phone answering services and more!

 

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