Do you work from home or run a small business? If you do, you might occasionally have the need for some office space, but don’t want to spend the money on a full-time office lease. After all, why would you sign up for a binding lease when you don’t need an office all the time?

If this describes you, then a virtual office is the perfect solution. A virtual office will give you many of the same benefits and conveniences of a full-time office, but for a fraction of the cost.

Here are some of the services available with a virtual office:

Private workspace

One of the primary services available with a virtual office is the ability to use private workspace as needed. Offices are fully furnished and come with internet connectivity, so you can get some work done. And if you have a few employees, you can rent out virtual office space to accommodate additional people.

Meeting areas

If you work from home and need to meet with important clients, where would you take them? Meeting at a restaurant may be convenient, but it doesn’t necessarily reek of professionalism. With a virtual office rental, you have conference room space available on an as-needed basis. So you’ll always have a place to make important business presentations.

A professional business address

Every business needs a professional business address, and you can get that with a virtual office rental. You can use the office’s address as your business’ address, and it will even show up as a Google Places search result. Why does that matter? Google Places results appear at the top of the page in a Google search, and research has shown that the top results get the most traffic.

Of course, all of your business mail will also be sent to the virtual office, so you can be sure it will be safely held until you pick it up.

Virtual receptionist service

You may have the need for a receptionist to answer your calls, but it would be cost prohibitive for your business. With a virtual office, you can have a virtual receptionist, who will answer your calls and forward messages to you, all while remaining an employee of the virtual office.

No long-term commitment

A virtual office can be the solution for you for as long as you need it. Long-term rentals are available, but you can also rent out virtual office space on a monthly or even weekly basis. Therefore, it’s a low-risk, high-reward option for your business.