Virtual Offices and Their Vital Importance to Start-Up Companies

A Virtual Office Can Be a Prime Asset for Start-Up Companies in Toronto

Independent of the specific type of business, entrepreneurs looking to launch a start-up enterprise often share a common challenge; that is, to establish and grow their fledgling company quickly, i.e. generate immediate revenue, at the lowest possible cost structure. There is a long list of non-negotiable items for which some upfront capital will be needed to get the business up-and-running and give legitimacy to the operation, but at the same time, there is only so much money to spread around, as some people are wont to say.

Consequently, owners of start-up companies are continually tasked with finding ways to keep their costs down while concurrently building a reputation within their target market. In the past, the legitimization of a business often meant the acquisition of physical office space and its related overhead/equipment costs; however, times have changed, to the extent where start-ups are now capitalizing on the virtual office model and its services.

A virtual office package allows entrepreneurs and small business owners to establish and uphold a professional image in the Toronto area and beyond without incurring the initial and ongoing costs of maintaining a physical space; in actual fact, it could be argued that within the current economy and its competitive markets, especially in Toronto, a virtual office is a prime asset for a majority of start-up businesses.

Virtual offices offer business owners a number of operational and economic benefits; the most important of these benefits would consist of the following:

• Cost-efficiency – minimal initial investment/overhead
• A professional and prestigious business mailing address
• Dedicated telephone and fax numbers with local area codes
• Customized voicemail to Email for 24-hour receipt of messages
• Calls answered by a professional assistant during business hours
• Access to private offices, meeting rooms, video conferencing services
• A convenient location to meet with customers, staff, etc. if/when required

When the above factors are taken into consideration, virtual office space offers a viable option for Toronto-based start-ups; it provides the opportunity to present a professional corporate image while directing the majority of their financial and personal resources to the development of their client base and, of utmost importance, to revenue generation.

Virtual Office Services Offer a Viable Alternative to Work-from-Home Start-Ups

In many cases, start-up companies are operated from the home address of their owner; while this scenario certainly offers the advantages of convenience, personal comfort, and time efficiency, it is frequently a necessity due to financial considerations and limitations.

However, working from a basement office or spare bedroom can have its disadvantages as well, especially as it relates to marketplace presence, postal services, and a suitable environment to meet with customers, staff, contractors, vendors, etc. For such reasons, Toronto start-up owners may want to consider the alternative of a virtual office.

Officescape Canada can provide start-up companies with virtual office space, along with all essential support services, in a Class A commercial facility in Markham, Ontario; some of the benefits gained by start-up owners from this virtual office setting will include:

• A stronger company presence
• A prestigious business address
• A Toronto-area mailing address
• Fully-dedicated phone/fax numbers
• Professional phone-answering services
• Access to on-demand office/meeting space

For additional information on Officescape Canada’s virtual office packages and associated services, please visit our virtual office solutions page.

Looking to maximize your investment in a Toronto start-up business and simultaneously minimizing your overhead costs? Officescape Canada might have the optimal solution in our virtual office packages and services. Call Officescape Canada in Markham today at 416-639-0407 or 1-866-219-8059 to speak with a consultant about the solution that best satisfies the needs of your business.