The Difference Between Cheap And Cost-Effective Virtual Offices

Virtual Offices (VOs) represent business professionals and organizations. Simply put, they are part of the so-called flexible workplace industry. Virtual Offices provide businesses and entrepreneurs with a combination of services. Users of a VO see a significant release from financial burdens, which they often do when they own or lease a traditional office. 

A virtual office should offer an address that functions as the official correspondence address for the organization. This is much less expensive than renting or purchasing a physical office space. Virtual offices allow you to receive mail and publish that address in any form of communication. Publish on email signatures, websites, letterheads, packages, or other forms of printed material. 

Virtual offices are an excellent option for startups that don’t want to use their home address as a business location. After all, a commercial address projects more professionalism and reliability. Just because a company provides a VO doesn’t mean it provides you with  benefits or quality of service. 

Cheap vs. Cost-Effective Virtual Offices

When talking about cheap, we are referring to a low-budget price. An affordable virtual office space might seem like an ideal option at first. However, there could be risks such as undesirable address locations, poor service quality, or missed business opportunities that you may be exposing yourself to unnecessarily. The cost-effective alternative focuses more on whether the service value is something that you can afford. Suppose the services provided by the virtual office will help you run your business better, get more customers, and improve customer experience and brand value. In that case, the benefits will far outweigh the investment. 

You will realize that paying a little extra may be worth the investment. So, what type of services can you expect from a cost-effective VO?

 Service Integrity

• The Location – There’s a vast difference between having your official business address listed on Fifth Avenue in NYC or close to the Las Vegas Strip and having it somewhere on the outskirts of town. A prestigious address, you will immediately establish legitimacy for your operation. Remember that many cheap VOs will set up shop anywhere they can afford. 
• Mail Service – Professional virtual offices receive and store your mail securely. They will also sign for and forward your mail. Less professional VOs may let your mail pile up uncared for, and you will end up waiting for it. This can mean a lot of missed business opportunities. 
• On-Site Live Administration – Quality virtual offices also provide live administration on-site during business hours. This means you will receive your mail and meet, greet, and take messages from your visitors. How big of a hit would your credibility take if a vital client decides to visit you and nobody is there to greet them? 
• Virtual Receptionist—With a trained receptionist to take your phone calls, you can handle more pressing tasks or travel without missing any inbound calls. Voicemails can even be forwarded to your email, which allows you to listen to them while on the go. While even the self-proclaimed “cheap” virtual offices may have similar phone answering services, professional on-site staff is essential to providing impressive customer service. 

Superior Value And Service

The cheapest option on the market may seem like a good idea, but in most cases, it will only end up costing you more in terms of poor quality service and missed business opportunities. It pays to find a reliable and professional virtual office that understands your needs and works with you as part of the team. BSSI Virtual Office will be there to see your company grow and expand. 

We have more than a decade of experience in the industry and are A+ accredited with the BBB.  Most of all, we are prepared to help you see your business rise to the highest levels of success. If you want to set up your business address in a highly professional and well-received location and get the highest quality VOs offered at the best possible prices, contact us today!