An office is typically a building or site, where employees commute to in the week. A virtual office has a different concept, bringing the office to the employees. Most office work can be done where ever the employee is as long as they have a computer and the right data connections.

There are many reasons why you might decide to opt for a virtual office rather than a physical office and the benefit of being able to choose your address for a low cost is a major advantage for any business.

These are the top 5 reasons why many businesses choose to register a virtual office:

1. Flexibility

With a virtual office in place, you can work from home or while travelling abroad and there is no need to commute for yourself or your workers. Not having to commute to a job may help reduce any fatigue of employees and it could also give them a more positive outlook on their job.

Customer Support Services

Virtual office packages can often include telephone answering and  mail forwarding services, which are ideal for freelancers or those based abroad.  Courier services are also available in most virtual office packages, a courier service can save you money on delivering important packaged and documents.

A  Professional Image

You can maintain a professional image for your business by using an office address based in the heart of London. This can also make your business appear larger than it is – which is especially useful for entrepreneurs and individuals. A professional image will entice clients and you may achieve better connections with other businesses.

No Overheads

Apart from the fee you pay for your virtual office, you do not have to pay the utility bills, rent or for office equipment and furniture that would be associated with a physical office. This will save your company lots of money, money which could be invested in other important areas of your business.

An Exclusive Address

You can put your business on the map in an exclusive area of London, where rent or travel costs might otherwise be prohibitive. Most virtual office businesses can provide different addresses in the most exclusive areas.

The number of virtual office users is increasing, and there is now no such business considered as a typical virtual office user. Businesses that use these services include:

-          Accountants

-          Law Firms

-          Home-Based Entrepreneurs

-          Business Consultants

-          Traders

-          Estate Agents

-          Financial Planners

-          Trainers/Instructors