graeme_audits started this topic @ 12:34 on 13/01/2005
Does anyone have any experience with virtual offices? What kind of cost is involved, what services do they provide?
If anyone has used these services are they worth the money and do they make a difference?
They seem like a good way of fronting a professional image if you are a homeworker and can't guarantee to be available all the time to answer phones, receive faxes etc.
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers,
Graeme
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RE: Virtual Offices
Jessica | 13/01/2005 05:11 PM
Hi Graeme,
I have just set up a London Virtual Office. Personally I think they are a great solution to creating a perception of size and professionalism as well as ensuring your calls are always answered.
Different companies operate costs in different ways so it is worth shopping around. You can get calls managed, post forwarded and they all charge varying rates, for example one Company I contacted charged for the duration of the transferred call as compared with the service provider I have opted to go with that only charges for the trunk call, that is the time taken to transfer the call to you. Some Companies add a % to postal costs.
The way they manage your calls differs too, some offer voicemail services, some e-mail you messages, some transfer the call to any number- it is personal choice in the end and it does depend on what you are trying to achieve by having a virtual office.
I am paying £120 a month for a London address and telephone number plus the cost of the trunk call, voicemail when I am unavailable and the cost of a stamp for postage to forward post. I also get discounted meeting room space if I want to actually use the offices for a client meeting.
They have also guaranteed that no one will ever know it is a virtual office - unless you are reading this!! So if a client popped in they would explain I was away at a client meeting for example.
Hope this helps,
Jessica
RE: RE: Virtual Offices
inzvestor | 15/01/2005 03:34 PM
Thats a fair price for London if you are using the office space regularly.
What volume of calls are included in this price ? as depending on this factor you may be able to get better rates elsewhere.
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