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How to optimize your local SEO Strategy?

By |2023-11-01T09:09:08-04:00October 10th, 2023|Virtual Office|

Local search is a powerful tool for many businesses – especially small ones. For instance, roughly 46% of Google searchers are looking for local information and businesses. A robust local SEO strategy can set you apart from competitors and get more users to your website or through your doors. If you work in a coworking space, you can use these SEO tips to your advantage too! In this post, we break down some simple SEO methods you can use to boost your overall strategy that can help improve your lead generation or sales. Read on for more.  What is local SEO? Local SEO is the process of optimizing your online presence and assets to increase your organic traffic and brand awareness. You can do this with the following strategies: Creating and optimizing a Google Business (GMB) Profile Including local keywords based on your location  Producing relevant and local content Any […]

How to simplify your small business

By |2023-11-01T09:14:54-04:00September 17th, 2023|Office Space, Virtual Office|

Tons of business owners are always looking for new ways to improve and streamline their businesses. If being a busy business owner has dominated your life, it’s time to regain control. Below are some helpful tips you can incorporate into your everyday work habits. Simplify your business so you can spend time on what matters. Take your business digital One of the best things you can do for your small business is take it online. Your website is the backbone of your company and it’s where your current and potential customers will learn more about you – and more importantly find your products or services. It’s essential your website answers your audience’s questions. This can include contact information, address, FAQ pages and product pages. By providing this content on your website, you prevent frustrated clients from moving onto other competitors.  On top of your website, you can create a digital [...]

Virtual Office Solutions for Opening a Canadian Branch Office

By |2023-12-12T14:22:02-05:00April 27th, 2023|Virtual Office|

Expanding a foreign business overseas while maintaining profits and cost-efficiency can be a challenging feat. If you’re tackling all the business changes to move abroad in-house, it can come with a whole different set of obstacles. The two most common ways in which foreigners can register to operate in Canada are through the registration of a Canadian brand or the incorporation of a Canadian subsidiary. Sometimes, foreign companies will just open a brand office to dip their toes in the market – because the cost of registering a branch office with the government is less expensive than potential legal fees with incorporating a subsidiary. Having only a branch office allows foreign companies an easier from Canada should they not see the results they were expecting in their expansion. Thankfully, virtual office spaces can be an affordable and effective solution. What is a virtual office address? A virtual office gives businesses […]

The Many Benefits of Virtual Offices

By |2023-11-01T09:23:41-04:00April 25th, 2023|Growth & Innovation, Virtual Office|

Virtual offices provide flexibility to remote workers and employers by performing various business tasks and functions. They’re a cost-effective and flexible way for professionals to work from wherever they want while having a business address at a central location. In this guide, we outline the top benefits of virtual offices. Cost effective A traditional office space can quickly put a dent in your wallet. Whether you lease or purchase an office, the expenses will still generally be higher than a virtual office. One of the many benefits of virtual offices is there’s zero investment or risk involved. Skip the rental or lease agreements and office setup and enjoy the extra money on a monthly basis. Professionalism Depending on the type of business you run, listing your home address on your website, brochures or stationery can appear unprofessional to your clients. One of the many perks of a virtual office is […]

So what is a virtual office and what is telecommuting?

By |2023-11-01T09:28:04-04:00February 13th, 2023|Office Space, Virtual Office|

Excessive traffic congestion and surges in the cost of infrastructure in almost all major cities of the world are forcing businesses to adopt “virtual office” models in order to support telecommuting. Switching over to telework provides businesses and their employees with a solution to both traffic congestion and increased overhead costs. Virtual offices, by their nature, are designed to facilitate telecommuting. But you may be asking yourself: what is a virtual office? What does telecommuting mean? And what’s the difference between remote work and telecommuting? In this article, we explain what virtual offices are and how they facilitate and support telework. What is a virtual office? A virtual office is a combination of off-site live communication and address services that allows users to reduce traditional office costs while maintaining professionalism. In other words, a virtual office is a type of office space that does not physically exist at a given […]

How to Onboard New Staff Remotely

By |2023-11-01T09:31:34-04:00November 29th, 2022|Growth & Innovation, Virtual Office|

When new hires receive proper employee training from the beginning, they have more chances of becoming successful in their position. However, as most managers know, training employees online can be stressful to say the least. You will need to do more work than you normally would when onboarding someone in person. Training new employees online is more than giving them some documents to read and sign. To properly onboard a new staff member, you need to start with how you run the interview. From there, start introducing them to their mentor, initiate relationships with the broader team, communicate with extra clarity, and have frequent check-ins. 1. Meet the team interviews Although most companies hold interviews where the interviewee gets a chance to meet current staff members, this type of interview is especially important with companies who work remotely. With in-person jobs, new hires typically get the chance to meet everyone [...]

Starbucks offers meeting room, but do they give you a professional look?

By |2023-11-01T09:33:08-04:00November 14th, 2022|Boardrooms & Meeting Rooms, Virtual Office|

Some Starbucks coffee shop locations have private meeting rooms with WIFI access. And while it sounds like a great idea to go to a local Starbucks and reserve a private meeting space, we can’t help but wonder how professional that will seem to your clients. Remote Workers and Coffee Shops Working from home every day can become tiresome. With the distractions of family members, chores, and pets, your work productivity tends to suffer. For people with remote jobs, working at a coffee shop can seem like a pleasant experience, as it’s a chance to get out of the house and avoid distractions. However, coffee shops are only a temporary solution since they come with their own set of drawbacks. The amount of traffic can be unpredictable, so you never know how loud it will be or if you will be able to find a spot to sit. This kind of […]

Google My Business and Virtual Addresses

By |2023-11-01T09:36:09-04:00July 29th, 2022|Virtual Office|

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 [...]

How to start a home-based wholesale or manufacturer distribution business

By |2023-12-14T12:02:59-05:00May 29th, 2022|Growth & Innovation, Shared Office Space, Virtual Office|

Before explaining how to become a distributor from home, it is important to explain what a distributor is. Basically, a distributor is a middle person that serves to move products from the manufacturer to the market. While some distributors are retail and sell directly to end users, others are merchant-oriented and sell and move products from the manufacturer to wholesalers, that in turn sell to retailers. Understanding what is a wholesale business The practice of wholesale distribution is a true buying and selling game and can involve risk. It is a game that requires good negotiation skills, a nose for sniffing out the next “hot” item in the particular category you are known for, and good salesmanship to find the right buyers. The basic premise is to buy the product at a low price, then make a profit by tacking on a low enough dollar amount that it still makes […]

Virtual Assistant Services: Should Business Professionals Use Them?

By |2023-11-01T09:38:45-04:00April 22nd, 2022|Growth & Innovation, Virtual Office|

Currently, many businesses use modern technology like virtual offices and telecommuting to get more done without physically being somewhere or meeting someone face to face. Small business owners and entrepreneurs can also take advantage of this convenient and flexible way of work with the use of a virtual assistant. But what exactly is a virtual assistant and how can they help your business?  Learn what a virtual assistant is, what business tasks you can outsource to them, how much it will cost you, and the benefits and downsides of hiring a virtual personal assistant. What is a Virtual Assistant? A virtual assistant is an individual hired to take care of recurring tasks and business administrative responsibilities. Small business owners, self-employed individuals, and managers hire virtual assistants to help free up their time for other personal and business-related tasks. This individual works remotely, using the internet and phone to conduct their [...]

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