A virtual office address is the address of a company that has adequate processes and enforcement mechanisms in place that allow other businesses to use it as their own.
Providing businesses with a physical location to get their mail delivered to and processed) to help you differentiate business and personal life, a virtual office address is a real street address used by businesses as either their official office address and/or their general business correspondence.
Who might consider using a Virtual Address?
Although virtual addresses are particularly common among home-based businesses, they are suitable for all forms of corporate structure – from sole traders and partnerships; limited companies and LLPs or even PLCs also use virtual office addresses.
For those starting a company from home, a virtual office address is always the first step towards establishing themselves in a physical room. It helps prospective clients to be informed that they are serious, competent, and also have access to meeting rooms and other business services.
A larger corporation may opt to use a virtual address in a city other than the location of its head office in order to have a presence in that city.
Options for Getting a Business Mailing Address
You have a range of choices available depending on your needs:
Virtual Office: This is the most expensive option and includes all the functionality that a virtual mailroom offers along with additional facilities such as physical office space or meeting room rentals and virtual receptions. This means not only getting a prestigious mailing address, but also being able to meet clients and hold meetings in an actual office space in a prime location. With this choice, you'll get a more conventional and professional image that will impress your customers. A virtual office is our recommended option, since it does everything you need to do in a real office, but without high overheads and maintenance.
Private Mailbox: This is the cheapest alternative where you can sign up to get a private mailbox from your nearest post office. Unfortunately, your address is going to have a "P.O. The box's number on it. In addition, you cannot accept shipments from other carriers (UPS, FedEx, etc.) which could be a big setback. However the cost is nominal (usually less than $10/mo for most locations) and depends largely on the size of the actual mailbox and the amount of time you need. This is certainly your cheapest choice. You can also get a private mailbox from other locations, such as UPS and Pakmail, which is a little more costly, but doesn't have a P.O. Box number on the address and will normally accept shipments from all carriers.
Virtual Mailroom: This is another alternative where you can sign up for a service that provides you with a business mailing address in the city of your choice and scan and upload photos of your mail to a secure website where you can access it. You can view your mail online and let them know if it should be shredded, forwarded to you, reviewed for deposits, or any other required tasks. A virtual mailroom costs a little more than a private mailbox, but obviously it provides a more prestigious address and convenient service to your company.
Are You Ready to Find Your New Virtual Office?
We have just what you are looking for! Victory Workspace serves professionals in the Walnut Creek, California area. At Victory Workspace, we offer a variety of Virtual Office packages designed to give you all the benefits of a traditional office at a fraction of the cost. What does it mean to have a virtual office? What would it look like to have one? How would it change your business and your day-to-day work life? We are the leaders in virtual workspaces in Walnut Creek because we have an innovative and comprehensive approach to non-traditional workspaces. To learn more, set up your free tour or inquire about which one of services might be right for you, reach out to one of our amazing Community Guides at Victory Workspace for more information.
