Tips to Find the Best Virtual Office for Your Business
                     6 TIPS TO FIND THE BEST VIRTUAL 
OFFICE SPACE FOR YOUR 
BUSINESS
Virtual Office Space
1) KNOW YOUR 
NEEDS
The first step in finding virtual office space is knowing exactly what 
you need. 
How many employees do you currently have and will be adding? 
Are your employees outside of a 50-mile radius of your physical 
office, or are they on different continents? 
Do you require a specific amount of space, or would any virtual 
office space in a 50-mile radius of your physical office suffice? 
What other features do you need out of an office (conference 
rooms, meeting spaces, etc.)? 
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2)  WHERE  ARE  YOU LOCATED ?
Before you start your search, it’s important to think about 
where you’re currently located. If you’re working from home, a 
virtual office can provide a way for clients and potential 
business contacts to get in touch with you without invading 
your privacy or space. 
Depending on how many employees you have and how long 
you plan on being around, an executive suite may be ideal if 
having separate offices with extra amenities like receptionists 
and dedicated conference rooms appeal to your business. And, 
of course, there are plenty of other options available.
3) WHO IS YOUR TARGET 
MARKET?
Before searching for virtual office space, it is imperative to determine 
your target market. In other words, how large is your potential customer 
base? Consider who will be using your product or service and 
determine if you are serving them well enough with what you have in 
place right now. 
When contemplating a change in location and business model, it’s easy 
to assume that everyone is within driving distance of your physical 
location, but they may not be. Once you identify your target audience, 
take some time to research where they live, work and play.
4) DETERMINE COST-EFFECTIVE OPTIONS WITHIN 
YOUR BUDGET
You should get a good idea of what your business will be spending every month 
before you determine where you’ll work. Don’t neglect convenience factors, 
such as your proximity to clients or nearby amenities. Price, too, is an important 
consideration. If you’re operating on a tight budget, choose a space that offers 
great value. You can likely find cheap virtual office space that meets most of 
your needs! 
Keep in mind that some providers offer special discounts and even free trial 
periods if you ask nicely. But don’t feel like you have to stick with just one 
provider; it may make sense to switch providers from time to time. Especially if 
one location isn’t working out as well as expected.
5) COMPARE LOCATION AND BENEFITS
Before you make your final decision, compare all of your options. Take 
into account things like cost, location and amenities offered by each 
business centre. Research their clientele and reviews online if 
available. 
If necessary, schedule a visit so you can see how it operates firsthand. 
Asking friends who already have a home office or coworking space may 
help too. You’ll want to find a virtual office that fits your needs as closely 
as possible.
6)       UNDERSTAND VIRTUAL OFFICE DETAILS 
BEFORE     
SIGNING A CONTRACT
Most virtual office services are paid for every month. Usually, they 
charge by square footage and give you a certain number of conference 
rooms and desks, often with unlimited phone lines, e-mail addresses 
and other features. 
In your research, make sure there’s no per-call fee for using these 
features, as that can eat into your budget. Also check if any equipment 
or furniture is included in your price, or if it’s extra. If so, try to get an 
idea of what those costs will be before signing up.
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