| Technology and the emergence of the | | | | professional receptionist in your company name |
| Information Age produced the idea of a virtual | | | | that normally includes voicemail features. |
| office. The ability to work from home yet | | | | - Business address - You are given a business |
| maintain a professional image as it relates to | | | | address to use for deliveries or on your |
| phone answering, business address, etc is | | | | letterhead & business cards as well as marketing |
| probably the main reason the concept has taken | | | | materials. |
| off. While this concept has been around since the | | | | - Business meeting space - You have on-demand |
| early 80's it has really seen growth over the last | | | | use of (hourly, daily or weekly) of conference |
| ten years. | | | | rooms, meeting rooms and even day offices. |
| Many small business owners operate out of their | | | | - Amenities - Some providers also include |
| homes but would like to project a "normal" | | | | numerous on-site amenities including fax, copying, |
| business image that includes a business address, a | | | | video conferencing, Wi-Fi access and much more. |
| receptionist to answer the phone and accept | | | | There are numerous advantages including: |
| packages and a place to meet clients. Office | | | | - Low office expense |
| business centers have provided a solution for | | | | - No daily commute |
| these business owners and they call it virtual | | | | - Reduced labor costs |
| offices. Here are some of the services available | | | | While a virtual office solution is not for every |
| to users. | | | | business it can be a very viable option for the |
| - Phone answering - You are provided your own | | | | small business owner. |
| business phone number, answered by a | | | | |