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If you are one of the 30 million people in America who run a home-based business, congratulations! You are part of a growing trend. For all intents and purposes, home-based businesses are the future of work. In fact, 50 percent of all small businesses in the United States are home-based.
The way we work today is changing
There is no question about it: times, they are a-changing. The trend today is toward work-life balance, entrepreneurship, and self-sufficiency, and a home-based business delivers on all counts.
But it’s not all smooth sailing when you’re working out of your home. For instance, if your business was to grow, it might not be feasible to bring new employees on board or have meetings with high-level clients.
Plus, there are issues when using your home address as your business address. The perception might be that your business isn’t fully developed or professional. Additionally, you may be subject to unwanted solicitations or other invasions of your privacy.
How a virtual office helps
For small business owners who run companies out of their homes, a virtual office is nothing short of a godsend.
Some of the advantages of a virtual office include:
- A professional business address to use on all your marketing collateral, such as websites, business cards, brochures, and so on.
- Meeting rooms when you need them to impress a client or to conduct presentations, interviews, or focus groups.
- You’ll have a place to get away to for a change of scenery, which is especially important if things are going on at your home that hinders your productivity.
- Office staff and administrative support on-demand give you access to help when you need it, so that you can take advantage of all the perks of a corporate office without the ongoing payroll expense.
- Grow your company at your pace. A virtual office gives you access to additional services such as coworking spaces, so if you need to bring on new employees, even temporarily, you have facilities for that.
- A virtual receptionist strengthens your professional image. Having a real person answer your business line and forward your calls tells the world you mean business.
Is your home business taking over your life?
Ultimately, the success of your home-based business depends on your ability to manage your day-to-day tasks efficiently and without causing too much disruption to your personal life. When the business starts to take over your life at home, you run the risk of damaging your personal relationships and your psychological health. For your business to grow and thrive, you need all the help you can get.
To learn more about what a virtual office can do for your home-based business, reach out today or drop by for a tour. We’d love to show you how we can help!
