Benefits of having a virtual office

When business calls for flexible work hours, Virtual Offices create an opportunity for people to work whenever they like, from wherever they are. The popularity of flexible working has grown, driven largely by advances in technology and more progressive management techniques.

What is a Virtual Office?

A Virtual Office provides some of the many benefits of having an office – a business address, a receptionist, call handling – without the physical space, allowing people to portray a professional image but without costly accommodation. The services available start with ‘address only’ packages, which provide a business with an address and mail forwarding services. Mantle Business Centres also offer additional services needed by those people based at home or remotely, such as PA services, access to meeting rooms (at a discounted price) and phone call management.

Here are some ways your business can benefit from a Virtual Office:

Save the hours spent commuting and getting ready for work. That time can be spent working, increasing productivity.

Spend less time sat at a desk. We all know that we need to be more active, but increasingly studies have shown that we also need to spend less time sitting down in order to reduce risk of ill health from inactivity. This is easier to accomplish when you aren’t tied to a desk at an office every day.

Use less annual leave. Want to go to your child’s school play, or take your mother out for a weekday brunch? It’s no problem, you can make up the time later.

Save money on overhead costs. You won’t have an office to lease, utility payments, fit out costs, and all the other costs associated with having your own office. The saving you make can not only be passed onto your clients making your business more competitive, it can also affect your profit margin, allowing you to invest more in your people.

Save money on technology. By working remotely, employees can have the technology they prefer, that they are responsible for upgrading when it’s convenient for them.

Mantle Business Centres provides your business with a virtual office presence using the same professional approach that underlines all of our services - so you know our team will manage your mail and calls as if you were actually there. Give us a call on 0333 00 66 330 or email us to set up your Virtual Office service today.