Which Is Better: A Serviced Office Or A Virtual Office?

For people who are just starting their first business or those who have always rented a traditional office they can become quite confused when faced with the option of opening or moving their business to either a serviced office or a virtual office. Some people get confused as to what the differences are between the two and others simply aren't sure which is the best choice for their business. Hopefully, this article will help clear up their confusion allowing you to make the right choice for your business needs.

A serviced office is an office building managed by a company that rents out office space on a continual basis to businesses for a period of time. You can rent the space temporarily (usually 3 to 6 months) or permanently (on a renewable lease basis). You then occupy the office and conduct your business or the majority of your business from your office. The company renting the space provides the furniture, the maintenance, and the security for the entire building. They usually provide meeting or conference rooms that are available for your use and receptionists who are shared among the tenants of the office. Office machines may also be shared between several tenants as well.

A virtual office on the other hand can be a call centre or can be an office building that supplies a live receptionist who can take calls for your business that is located at your home or a distant location. While it is a brick and mortar building with office space, meeting and conference rooms, a waiting area and even a kitchenette it usually only leases these spaces on an hourly or sometimes daily basis saving you from having to pay the high rent of long term rental yet giving you all or most of the conveniences of an office when you need it.

People who work on the road or from home on a regular basis and just need the services of a phone answering service or a receptionist to take messages and set appointments usually find a virtual office set up convenient and financially beneficial. They like the idea of being able to rent a meeting room on as needed basis rather than pay for an office space that they rarely use.

On the hand, people who need the benefit of a office on a regular basis but, simply can't afford to rent an office and hire full time staff or businesses that are expanding and simply need a short term extra space from which to conduct business until their larger office space is ready find that a serviced office offers them most of everything they need at an affordable price.

Some companies offer both serviced offices and virtual office solutions and will be happy to help you analyze your needs and see which is right for you. With both the serviced office and the virtual office the companies are extremely flexible and are willing to provide the best solutions to fit your business needs.

Looking for serviced office in Singapore? Check out Wangz serviced office here.

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Starting Business On A Shoe String? A Serviced Office Can Help

With the economy the way it is and so many people finding themselves out of work, now seems the time to go out on your own and start that new business you have always dreamed of. However, starting a new business is always difficult and expensive and those with limited funds may find it difficult to stretch the money they have to invest to include all those items and staff that starting a new business may involve. Luckily, a serviced office may be an excellent solution to those just starting a new business and doing so on a shoe string budget. Here is how a serviced office can help you get a good start on your business without going over budget.

Furnished Office Space

Setting up the office itself is an expensive endeavour. Not only do you need to rent office space for yourself but, you may also need to have addition space for conferences, your receptionist, and a waiting area. On top of that you will need to rent or purchase office furniture, office machines and other items necessary to get your new office up and running. However, with a serviced office, you rent the office and the service provides the furniture, access to a conference room and to the business machines you need. While the rent on these offices may be slightly higher than renting that empty office space, you save money in the long run because the furniture, conference area, and use of the machines are provided as part of your rental agreement.

An Impressive Address

In many cases, service offices are located in great areas of the city which means from the first day you open your office you are able to provide potential clients with an impressive address rather than one in a less attractive part of the city. One of the most important things about becoming successful and building client trust is giving new clients the impression that you are already successful which an impressive address can do.

Receptionist/Answering Service

In most cases a serviced office provides you with a shared receptionist and answering service saving you the expense of hiring someone full time to fill these positions. Often times, unless you choose to pay for each service separately these services are part of your rent so there is no extra cost involved in their services. This can really save you a great deal of money when you are just starting a business.
Support Staff When Needed

In addition to all the other money saving benefits a serviced office can provide to a new business they also provide you with support staff when you need them. This is a great savings for businesses just starting out because you are saved from paying full time wages to staff members those first few months when business may simply be too slow to need this type of staff on a regular basis.

Serviced offices do a great job of providing for the needs of a business starting out while helping to keep those costs down which is a real help when you are starting a business on a limited income.

Looking for serviced office in Singapore? Check out Wangz serviced office here.

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