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The concept of co-working is gaining popularity and changing the way people work. Many individual entrepreneurs and workers enjoy the flexibility of working independently but at the same time in the same building as others. Co-working spaces offer independent workers a community working environment.

For people who love to work at home, but also enjoy being around others, co-working is an attractive option. Co-working facilities vary from simple office space to spacious cafeteria-style rooms. Facilities charge a fee for the use of the space and shared office services, such as printer and fax machine access. Some facilities provide amenities like beverages and snacks.

A virtual office can be anywhere, but home offices do not always offer the professional, quiet environment that entrepreneurs need. ABC Virtual Offices offers a solution in the form of co-working spaces. Our Beverly Hills location, in the 90210 ZIP code, allows telecommuters to do their jobs while not being secluded from the rest of the world. Our co-working offices allow entrepreneurs to bring their computers and work with other entrepreneurs, all while running their own businesses.

Co-working spaces are customizable for the needs of the individual entrepreneur. For those who cannot take their own computers to the facilities, computers are available to rent. Alternatively, for those who prefer using their own laptop, empty desk space with an internet connection is available. ABC Virtual Offices’ packages are designed to cater to the requirements of each customer. Additionally, ABC Virtual Offices’ services can handle a business person’s busiest day.

Regardless of their individual office needs, many find that the interactions with other people are the biggest benefit of co-working arrangements. Access to other entrepreneurs can help facilitate the exchange of ideas, foster networking and lead to benefits beyond just a place for an entrepreneur to sit at a desk.

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Because of the current economic uncertainty, starting a business is riskier than ever, especially if an entrepreneur needs to invest in and outfit physical space, since this is money that is not being spent on creating products and seeking new sales. As the cost of operating a business has risen, more small businesses are turning to shared workspaces as a way of trimming expenses. Shared workspaces are affordable options that include all of the luxuries of traditional office space without all the investment in furniture and equipment.

Apollo Business Centers Virtual Offices & Businesses Services helps entrepreneurs in many ways by providing the space they need to run their businesses.

A typical shared workspace features cubicles, office equipment and telecommunications service. A small company leases just the amount of space it needs and shares the common areas, such as printer locations, restrooms and reception area. Because the fixed costs of telecommunications, utilities and property taxes are spread over many small businesses, the cost of leasing a shared workspace is much less than trying to rent an entire office. Business owners can also rent office space by the hour if needed, saving more money.

ABC Virtual Offices also offers advantages over working from home. While the home office is the cheapest option, many small business owners miss out on the camaraderie of an office setting, along with the ability to network with other small business owners. By having a workspace near other entrepreneurs, a small business owner can collaborate with peers, using them as sources of ideas and as collaborators on projects.

Virtual offices also offer a higher level of professionalism than home offices. With a corporate mailing address and a live receptionist to answer phone calls, a virtual office can give a small business the appearance of being a much larger enterprise. This level of professionalism can help win new customers.

ABC Virtual Offices has executive suites located in Beverly Hills with a wide range of service packages designed to meet the needs and price point of every small business. Services include handling mail, answering telephone messages and hourly office rentals. Conference rooms are also available to rent.

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Many entrepreneurs choose to work from home but also feel that their business suffers from the lack of a professional atmosphere. Apollo Business Centers’ virtual offices can help solve some of this dilemma.

Our virtual offices in Beverly Hills provides a corporate address, allowing the business to not use a post office box or a home address. This increases the corporate image, making customers feel they are dealing with a larger company than they are.

Costs are very flexible with a virtual office. Unlike traditional office space, there is no one-year lease. Instead, a small businesses can choose a virtual office package they’re comfortable with, and rates are only $75-$165 per month. This leaves the business with the flexibility to change locations if needed and potentially expand into its own physical location when it has grown large enough to justify the expense.

ABC Virtual Offices come with trained receptionists. Instead of hiring a full-time receptionist, a small business can share the cost of one by essentially spreading the cost of the person among several other businesses. Having a receptionist answer the phone also increases the image of the business, making it seem more reputable to potential customers.

ABC Virtual Offices also frees up the entrepreneur to spend more time running and growing the business. The professional staff at the virtual office handles answering phones, taking messages and sorting mail. This leaves the business owner more time to talk to customers, refine the business and help it grow. Having a professional staff also means that the owner will never miss an important message because they are away from the office.