In the scenario of skyrocketing property prices, opting for one’s own premium CBD address is becoming a more and more distant dream for most. Add to that the difficulties of building and maintaining an office with international standard infrastructure, facilities, support and staff, and the problem becomes nearly insurmountable, simply because it would divert too many critical business building resources.
At the same time, the importance of having a good business address and an international standard response infrastructure is increasing exponentially as this directly reflects on the credibility of a business – especially a new one. Image and first impression are more critical than ever in today’s business paradigm. The last thing a business wants is to create an impression of lack of seriousness and substance. So the ideal mix is a CBD address with great infrastructure, 5 Star facilities, superbly trained support staff and unfailingly efficient IT and Telecommunications support at extremely reasonable prices. At first glance, this may seem impossible, but it’s not. It’s not impossible because Serviced Office providers like Servcorp have created ideal solutions where you can simply walk in to such an office with your laptop, take a few minutes to sign a deal and start a hassle free working experience at prices that deliver great value for money.
So what are Serviced Offices and how do they work?
A Serviced Office is essentially a plug n play arrangement where you are provided fully furnished space on lease and facilities, essential business equipment and the IT & Telecommunications support on pay per use terms. These offices are managed by a team of professionals including receptionists, secretaries, IT specialists and administration taking care of the smallest need and requirements of its patrons as well as maintenance of the facilities.
A Serviced Office is similar to a traditional office space, except that the company does not have to get involved in the furnishing, staffing and installation and maintenance of various facilities. A customer service team maintains the common facilities. The office solutions and service mixes are tailor-made; to suit the tenant's needs and budget. Clients can literally walk in and select from a wide array of services and packages including secretarial, administrative, office suites, conference rooms, pantry services, as well as professional and technical staff.
The premium fully furnished offices are however, less expensive as compared to traditional offices, in addition to being hassle free with no maintenance and upkeep headaches for the user. They also ensure that your business maintains an image that is very professional and proficient. The icing on the cake is the lease duration, which can be as short as one month, if that’s all you need.
This system is ideal for 1-10 persons for durations ranging from a month to a year. To get all this, all you need to do is register on the Servcorp website and get your office set up in less than 24 hours. This arrangement is perfect for start ups, SMEs and also for larger organizations entering the country or working on project basis as it gives them scope to rent premium office spaces with a 5 star experience at a fraction of a cost that would be incurred otherwise.
For those who do not have a need for physical office space to work yet understand the important of a premium office address on their letterhead and business cards can opt for Virtual Office Packages. Virtual offices also hold interesting prospects for small and medium businesses, not only in terms of cost savings but also in terms of comfort and flexibility while doing business.
A Virtual Office is every bit as serious as a fully-fledged office in a physical set up. With a Virtual Office clients have the facility of using the address, dedicated telephone and fax numbers, trained dedicated receptionists answering their phones, ability to receive mail and couriers and the option of using facilities like board rooms, conference rooms, day suites, secretarial assistance etc. as per need for even a ten minute duration on a pay per use basis. The most obvious advantages of a virtual office set-up are that the company cuts costs in terms of real estate and maintenance.
Selecting the right office is imperative for any business to run smoothly. So, when it comes to business support, you will find serviced or virtual office spaces provide a complete business solution keeping your budget in mind.