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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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Virtual offices are not a new innovation, but many new businesses are not familiar with how these offices work or the advantages that they bring to a small business. Traditionally, a new business would lease office space, hire office staff, acquire equipment, select furniture and sign long-term contracts. Virtual offices offer all of the benefits of these purchases without the need to commit large amounts of money up front. Virtual offices do this by offering a shared work environment, split between many small businesses, all of which rent space and equipment at affordable rates.

Virtual offices offer the option of renting a single office space in a larger office building, such as a single cubicle, or renting a workstation only when it is needed. ABC Virtual Offices also provides spacious conference rooms for rent when a small business needs a professional location to hold a large meeting.

ABC Virtual Offices offers several packages to meet the needs of different types of clients. Our packages start as low as $75 per month. This package, the Mail Package, provides a small business with a professional, Beverly Hills address in the 90210 ZIP code, a private mailbox, mail handling, mail forwarding and the option to rent conference rooms as needed.

Our next level of service, the Basic Package, combines the services above with a dedicated phone number and voicemail account. The Basic Package is only $125 per month. For $20 more, the Standard Package will provide a business with a live operator who answers calls during business hours using the name of the business. Finally, our highest level of service, the Transfer Package, combines all these services with the ability to transfer phone calls to any number in the world for only $165 per month. The Transfer Package is the perfect option for traveling entrepreneurs who can’t afford to miss critical calls from their customers, even if they are on the road.

In addition to our convenient packages, we also offer a la carte pricing and several additional services to help a small business succeed for not very much money.

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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.