September 26th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
Thanks to a virtual office setting, a company can be “based” in one location (for mail delivery and client meeting purposes, for example) while some or all of the company’s employees are physically working in locations 10, 50, or even three states (and a time zone) away.
Everyone is connected through technology that the virtual […]
September 26th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
Odds are good that you are coming into contact with several virtual receptionists over the course of your day or week…without your even realizing it. That’s the sign of a very good virtual receptionist, your not being aware that the person fielding your business call is not physically sitting in the foyer of the small […]
September 26th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
One aspect of the twenty-first century’s business world that is becoming extraordinarily clear is that use of virtual offices can be extremely beneficial for a wide range of companies, even those that would traditionally be run out of the home.
One particularly remarkable plus to using virtual offices is the potential for dramatic reduction in commuting […]
September 26th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
While it might seem to be the trendy thing to do, the fact of the matter is that many companies have been incorporating green, or environmentally-friendly, policies since the Federal Clean Air Act was enacted in the 1990s. What many in the business world may not realize is that companies in the United States that […]
September 26th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
First, the fax machine made revolutionary changes in the businessworld, followed closely by email, Instant Messaging, and cell phones/Blackberries. These items are all part of the on-the-go businessperson’s mobile repertoire. We’d like to add another useful tool to that list: virtual assistant.
Even if you don’t have a physical office space to speak of, your virtual […]
September 25th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
Do you hear telecommuter and automatically think it’s not a productive worker? You’d be wrong. Worker productivity and output increases in telecommuting or virtual office situations, several studies have found. For workaholics or overachievers, however, working out of virtual offices can take a little delicate navigation.
Many people in business today thrive on juggling a lot […]
September 25th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
If you are considering moving your company to a virtual office but find yourself wondering, “does virtual office management work effectively,” we suspect you’d find countless companies answering Yes!
Companies that transition to a virtual office are generally flexible and have great confidence and trust in their employees’ abilities. Therefore, a virtual office manager who […]
September 25th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
It’s hardly a surprise to read the results of a recent study showing that nearly 70% of people who call to enquire about a business service will not leave a message if they encounter voicemail. Admit it, you’ve done it yourself as a customer, but have you considered how the same issue might be […]
September 25th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
Up until recent years, a company’s business plans involved renting or leasing physical office space. That’s how it was done: whether the office space was in tall office buildings downtown or cubicles arranged in an office park setting just off the highway. The new approach to business plans, however, accept virtual office space […]
September 25th, 2007 by Stacey Barrus
Business travel is a common thread among companies, no matter their industry. And while a number of large corporations have a department that they can turn to for making their business arrangements, most mid-size to small businesses usually end up doing it for themselves. However, if you instead utilize the skills of virtual […]