Virtual Office Is Workplace of the Future Says DavinciVirtual.co.uk
Reducing overheads is often the best solution for businesses looking to survive tough economic conditions. One way of doing so is to switch from occupying premises to running a business from a virtual office – an option an increasing number of British companies are taking.The concept, which offers full office support including reception, telephony and meeting facilities, originated in the UK over 10 years ago, but has boomed in recent years with technological advances, says Davinci Virtual, a worldwide provider of virtual offices, virtual receptionists and virtual assistant services.
Launched in the UK last year, Davinci Virtual is about to open a location in the Canary Wharf area. Bill Grodnik, chief executive of Davinci Virtual Office Solutions believes their service levels the playing field for small businesses.
“It means the small business entrepreneur who wants to create a better image, and compete with the bigger boys, can have all the trappings of a real office,” says Grodnik. “Having your own receptionist can cost £3-4,000 a month, which is a lot of money, so what we offer is very appealing.”
A virtual office is so much more than just phone answering. Davinci Virtual offers business services as well, including a real high-end reception service, keeping your diary, screening calls, doing outbound sales and customer service calls. Davinci’s virtual receptionist services allow companies to have their own receptionist, but without the cost.
“We’ve talked quite recently to a couple of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange looking for 100 virtual office locations. It’s incredibly affordable to have a virtual office, and a great solution for reducing overheads. You could have a £99 answering service and a £65 location — the whole package for around £150,” said Grodnik. “Our virtual offices also offer the benefit of a Piccadilly or Canary Wharf address, without having to lease the physical space.”
There is still a need for meeting rooms and Davinci offers that as well, in partnership with serviced office providers like Avanta. “In the UK we have 50 locations you can use for a meeting. You have your name on the lobby sign but don’t have to physically rent space, just book rooms when you need them,” said Grodnik.
With the Davinci business model up and running, Mr Grodnik envisions global expansion in the next couple of years as more people recognise the advantages.
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I know a few artists who’ve made use of a virtual office. Office space just doesn’t really suit what they need, but having a suitable address to keep business and personal life seperate could be ideal.