Looking for a new office without worrying about long term leases, setting up utilities or phones? Consider an instant executive office. The instant office set up has been around for a number of years, but many people who own their own business are still unaware of this attractive alternative to traditional office space. They are perfect for a sole business owner who is looking for a turn key set up, that is fully staffed and includes all the necessities required to do business.
Issues with traditional office space
Working with real estate brokers and looking for office space can be very frustrating and scary. You are making a major commitment, because leasing of traditional office space is usually 3-5 years and many require a personal guarantee from the owner. If your company cannot pay the rent, the landlord can come after you personally. You have other decisions to make. How big of an office to get? Does it require build-outs? Parking? Am I making the right decision here?
Phone lines, utilities, property insurance, furniture and equipment, alarms, – It goes on and on.
Instant offices allow you to forget about all of that.
Benefits of virtual instant office lease programs
An instant office set up is made possible by companies who own office buildings, staff them and then rent out individual offices within their building. You are part of a network and are supported in anything you need. These set ups includes, phones, high speed internet access, furniture, fully staffed receptionist area, mail pick up, coffee, and other amenities.
These buildings are normally in good business areas of the community where traditional office space would normally be expensive. You get a professional address in a corporate area. The lease flexibility is probably the best feature. Most of the instant office set ups can be done for as short as 30 days. However, it is advisable to commit a little longer so your rent has a chance to be locked in. Either way, you are not making a major commitment moving in.
Once you are signed up, your office is basically set up. You will be given a phone number, which you can have your old number “jump to”. A cable line is already set up for you to plug your computer in to get on the internet.
The reception area has your company information and phone number into their system. When anyone calls you, the receptionist will know it is for you and will greet your callers with anything you want them to say. They screen your calls, put them to you or place him in your already set up voice mail.
You have 24/7 access to your office. Your instant office is cleaned every night by the cleaning staff. Office rents vary based on the size of the office and the area of the country you are looking. These offices are best for someone who owns a business with 2 or fewer employees or for a company who wants to set up outside reps.
Most of these offices include a conference room that you can use when it is available and access to other instant offices of the company. If you are visiting a customer in another city, you can reserve that facility for your meeting. This feature is very good for CPA’s, Attorneys or any service profession where it may be necessary to visit customers.
It is highly recommended to look into virtual office set-ups before you commit to other office space. Focus on your business and leave the rest up to your staff that is provided.
Happy Office Hunting!
Original Article by Nick Hunter
