A Closer Look At Virtual Addresses & Why Your Business Needs One

Setting up or expanding a business to a new market is no easy task. There are many things that business owners need to think about when establishing or growing their businesses, from product development and marketing, all the way to administrative tasks and real estate strategy. 

The concept of virtual offices has been around for a long time, however new technologies have made the virtual office more desirable, especially among companies seeking to establish themselves in new markets and hoping to attract talent away from their headquarters. 

But, what exactly are virtual offices? 

Davinci virtual office locations tend to offer individuals and businesses with a premium business address, mail handling and forwarding services, lobby  directory listings, access to meeting space, and other business services like printing and access to desks. 

Virtual offices are a great solution as they are cheaper than renting a traditional office space, and they can be beneficial for SEO purposes and business marketing. Moreover, cities often require for businesses to be registered in commercial areas, as opposed to residential ones, which is why virtual offices are a smart solution even among entrepreneurs and professionals who work from home. 

Regardless of what stage your business is in, virtual offices can be beneficial. Here’s why:

• They are cost effective

• You get access to a premium address, which can improve your business’ image and make you appear more professional

• Mail handling and forwarding, especially if you are starting a business or if you are entering a new market and need to receive local correspondence

• It can help protect against legal action, especially when setting up and licensing a business

• Access to meeting space that is professional, private, and has cutting-edge technology installed and ready to use

• A team of professionals that is ready to greet and meet you or your clients and that is trained to receive and handle mail and calls 

• Access to day offices, which can be especially beneficial when you are traveling for business and have a virtual address in a city other than where you reside

• Access to additional business services such as presentation tools, videoconferencing technology, projectors, screens, and the like

Virtual office solutions are great to reduce overhead costs and manage a business remotely even when laws and regulations require a local address. Moreover, they help companies and individuals present a professional image at all times, they help with search engine optimization, and provide access to business tools that can help take your business to the next level--without directly incurring on the costs.

About Cecilia Amador

Cecilia Amador is a writer and content strategist based in Guatemala City. She's been writing about coworking, virtual offices, and business centers since 2015 and she is currently getting a Masters Degree in Innovation from The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.