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Article: 'Virtual Offices' Let Small Firms Act Much Bigger.
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- Kiplinger Business Forecasts
- Article date:
- December 14, 2006
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Byline: Joan Pryde
The "virtual office" is catching on in a big way, providing much-needed help for the home-based business owner who needs downtown digs or administrative help only once in a while. A professional office managed by someone else but available when needed gives an operation a more successful look and feel, without the cost of renting space full time or hiring a receptionist or administrative assistant.
The virtual office is actually a bundle of services that can include: a receptionist who answers and forwards calls and accepts package deliveries for you; an upscale downtown address; and use of office space and a conference room when ...