Google My Business is a valuable marketing tool that will bring your business to the forefront of people’s search queries. However, if you don’t have a physical address, you may have given up on the hope of using Google My Business in your marketing strategy. We are here to tell you that there is still hope. What is Google My Business? Google My Business is a free tool that enables you to create a listing for your business on Google. You create a profile stating what products or services your business offers, where your business is located, your phone number, etc. If a person makes a search query and Google deems that your business offers what this person is searching for, it will bring up your business at the top of its business listings results. For example, if Anne is looking for an ice cream shop in Toronto, she would [...]

Many experts say that excessive traffic congestion on roads and surging infrastructure costs in almost all the major business cities of the world are forcing companies to adopt “virtual office” models in order to telecommute to work. So what is a virtual office and what is telecommuting? What is a Virtual Office? According to Wikipedia “A virtual office is a combination of off-site live communication and address services that allows users to reduce traditional office costs while maintaining business professionalism. Frequently the term is confused with ‘office business centers’ or ‘executive suites’ which demand a conventional lease, whereas a true virtual office does not require that expense.” One problem with the Wikipedia explanation is that the author is mistakenly trying to compare a virtual office Toronto to a Toronto office business centre – the author does not take into account that the top Toronto virtual office locations operate out of [...]

Preparing to transfer your business to a virtual office So you have decided to make the switch from your traditional office space to a virtual office. This is a great way to save some money, expand your professional network, and gain some flexibility, but it is still important to prepare your company for the transition if you want to implement this change successfully. By following some of our helpful guidelines, suggestions, and tips. Learn what to expect from a virtual office Virtual offices offer a whole host of different features and services including: A professional business address and/or phone number Mail receipt and forwarding Call answering by a live receptionist and call forwarding Access to physical office space, including private offices and conference rooms Essential business services at the physical office space, including: High-speed WiFi Printing Fax Audio/visual presentation hardware Basic catering, such as coffee, tea, and light snacks Access [...]