For many freelancers, paying for your own office space can be prohibitively expensive – but virtual offices provide many of the same benefits at far cheaper rates.
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If you don’t necessarily need a dedicated physical space in which to work, but would still benefit from accessing the kind of business services typically offered by office rental companies, then renting out a virtual office space makes a lot of sense. In Miami, there are several virtual office providers dotted across the city that help you work productively without the expense that goes hand in hand with bricks-and-mortar spaces. Here are our top three places to find one.
Alliance Virtual Offices
By offering a company address, on-demand professional space, and receptionist services, Alliance Virtual Offices allow remote workers and small businesses to thrive and grow from anywhere. Their services include an address for use on your website and business cards, virtual phone and business numbers, mail processing and forwarding, and access to a full suite of software. They offer two virtual office memberships: a standard platinum plan, which includes all of the above; and platinum plus, which comes with the addition of a live receptionist and up to 16 hours of meeting room or private office time per month. In Miami, they have 30 virtual offices available, with rates starting at $49 per month for their platinum plan and $174 per month for platinum plus. An experienced team is on hand to offer help and support by chat, email or phone for all members.
www.alliancevirtualoffices.com
Regus
One of the most reputable names in the coworking and private office world, Regus also offer virtual offices that allow workers to enjoy the benefits of a prime business address, without day-to-day access to a physical space. Regus can handle your mail and forward it on, take your calls, and even help you book a meeting room when you’re in town. In Miami, they have a total of 15 venues where virtual office rentals are available. Prices vary by location, but start at $59 per month for an address at the Blue Lagoon Drive waterfront business park a short drive from Miami Beach and Miami Brickell. Clients are also free to change location at any time, allowing them to adapt in harmony with their business.
Ampersand Studios
Ampersand Studios is the next generation of flexible workspace environments, existing to inspire & support creative people. They offer two virtual mem office memberships designed to fit your needs. The Classic Virtual Offices package is priced at $80 per month and includes access to a professional business address to use on official documentation, digital notifications for mail and packages, and access to mail arrivals via an app. The Plus Virtual Offices package costs $150 per month and includes all of the above, as well as mail forwarding, with provided postage, access to 1 day pass a month for inviting a guest to the physical space, and 1 hour’s meeting room use per month.