Back in 1989, a man named Ralph Gregory became a dad for the first time. He wanted to be home to spend more time with his new daughter. But, he needed to keep working and wanted to maintain a professional image, so he created a business called “The Virtual Office.”
The idea of the virtual office is that a professional can work from “virtually” anywhere. Whether at home in pajamas, at the beach in a swim suit, or at the local coffee shop in casual business attire. With a virtual office, where you work may not look and feel like a traditional office space.
It’s clear that this change is only possible because of advances in technology over the past few decades. During the industrial revolution, fortunes were made from mass production, and assembly lines were the way to go. The manager’s offices were upstairs, overlooking the factory floor so they could look down on the workers to make sure they were on task.
Later, as big corporations rose in prominence, the workers moved from the factory floors into cubicles in office buildings. And still the managers, from their corner offices, kept tabs on employees to make sure they were on task.
But, then the technological revolution came and turned that business model on its head. These days, managers are less concerned with whether or not employees are on task and more concerned with what they’re actually producing.
There’s also been a big shift from big business to small business. More and more people every year strike out on their own, either as entrepreneurs, or as small business owners working alone at home or operating on a shoe-string budget.
Regardless of whether a company hires employees to work remotely, or a courageous soul sets up shop their own, the virtual office can enhance productivity.
Delray Beach Executive Suites provides these services to assist you in making your virtual office even more productive:
Address
A home address works for some, and a post office box works for others. But some prefer to use an actual office for their business address. This can be particularly helpful if you’re in a type of business where security or privacy is an issue. Delray Executive Suites boasts an ideal location to put down as your business address.
Phones
There are times when you don’t want to be interrupted. Voice mail is always available, but sometimes a live human answering the phone can be the difference between landing a new client or losing them. Delray Executive Suites has a full-time receptionist available to receive all incoming calls.
Space
For working on a project, the kitchen table may be the perfect location. And meetings at a nearby coffee shop are just fine too. But there are times when a professional atmosphere makes a big impact, such as when making important presentations, meetings of a sensitive nature, when you need to cut out distractions, or when there are several attendees and you need adequate accommodations. You will appreciate the comfortable, professional environment at Delray Executive Suites. And your clients and colleagues will be impressed.
Equipment
There’s a lot you can do from home, but there are times you need something more. Say a bunch of copies, or a fax machine (yes, people do still use them), or video conference capabilities. All of these amenities are available to you when you choose a Delray Executive Suites virtual office package.
Growth
For most small businesses owners, the goal is growth, make the business bigger. And when that happens, the friendly, helpful staff at Delray Executive Suites is ready to help you through the growing pains. If hiring some help becomes a necessity, or when you need to move to a physical location, our office spaces are the perfect solution for expansion.
So what kind of virtual office support do you need for your business? Call Delray Executive Suites today to boost productivity while you work from wherever!