So, you’ve got your own business, a home office and that coveted flexible schedule—life is good, right? Not so fast.
If you’re using your home address for your business, you might be taking unnecessary risks. It seems like a small detail, but it could be a big deal. No worries, though — there’s an easy (and low-cost) fix. If a Barrie-based business address is what you’re after, we offer virtual office solutions.
Four reasons it’s worth the switch to a professional business address
Prevent unexpected guests
Whether it’s through your email marketing, your Google My Business or another platform where you publish your location, you’re letting customers and the world know where you are. That can be great if you want people to show up at your workplace, but if you run your business out of your home and you don’t offer in-person services, getting a virtual office address can prevent unexpected visits. Worst-case scenario, say you have an unsatisfied client. Now imagine them at your doorstep.
Protect your family’s privacy
People are now becoming more aware of what they publish online about their children and family. If you’re using your home address as your business address, you could be compromising your efforts to keep your family’s location and personal life private.
Make your ad radius applicable to your actual service area
Google uses your business location to set the advertising radius. If you’re using digital advertising and you want to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck, , having an ad radius based on the actual area you want to serve is a good idea. If that area is around where you live, no problem. But if not, a prime business address can help.
Never miss a parcel delivery
Mail and parcel acceptance is part of our virtual office package. Who wants to go to the Canada Post depot to pick up parcels they’ve missed ?. Plus, you’ll never have a situation when you miss the two-week pick-up window and your package is sent back. You’ll have to pop in once and a while to see our smiling faces and pick up your mail here.
Take it to the next level
It’s a pretty common opinion that having a professional address for your business helps you seem more established. If you want to kick things up a notch, you could go for our completely customizable deluxe package. It comes with full reception service, so we’ll answer all your incoming calls just like you have a receptionist working for you. Plus, you’ll have the option of boardroom space, micro office space or a coworking package.