Virtual Office: your commercial address in Valencia

Which business do you think inspires more trust in your clients — one located in an area with strong commercial and financial relevance? Or one in a less prominent area, or even a private home? In a place like the one in the first photo, the second, or the third? Virtual office in Valencia.

The answer is: it depends on the business. In Valencia, if what we want is to convey prestige, credibility and trust, the most suitable option is the first photo. However, for technology companies or businesses in the maritime and port sector, the second would be more appropriate. And this, among other things, is something you can achieve by hiring a Virtual Office service.

That’s why at Vortex Coworking we have chosen these two locations for our coworking spaces in Valencia: Vortex Centro, in the commercial and financial heart of the city, and Vortex Playa at la Marina de Valencia.

Virtual Office: what is it and what is it for?

A virtual office is a space and a set of virtual — and physical — services that help you carry out activities similar to those of a traditional office. The advantage of a virtual office, however, is that it avoids the high maintenance costs of a physical premises.

It allows you to have your business address (both registered and postal) as well as access to meeting rooms, private offices and workstations whenever you need them. All of this can significantly enhance your professional image.

A Virtual Office is undoubtedly the perfect option for running your company from anywhere (whether or not you need to “project” a specific location). In addition, you can position your business address in the location that best suits your type of company.

Where did the idea of the virtual office and business address registration come from?

The idea was conceived in 1994 by Ralph Gregory, founder and president of Intelligent Office, when he established what was known as ‘Virtual Office Inc.’ This concept has evolved thanks to companies’ ability to operate remotely using constantly advancing technology.

The emergence of software such as Skype, Google Hangouts, and Zoom, among many other platforms, has enabled entrepreneurs to reduce office rental costs. This flexibility has allowed businesses to build teams beyond the most prestigious locations and therefore lower expenses — without preventing them from having five-star registered and commercial addresses.

What are the advantages of a virtual office?

Virtual offices have been increasing in popularity among entrepreneurs, especially since the pandemic. The main reason is that they offer a wide range of benefits to professionals who do not require a permanent physical workspace:

1. Take your business professionalism up a notch by hiring a virtual office in a prestigious location. If you usually work from home, you would have to use your home address on your contact details and business cards. Avoid this by opting for a virtual office.

2. Work remotely from anywhere: You can access your business at any time without affecting the more bureaucratic aspects of your operations (mail, correspondence, etc.).

3. Reduce costs (and time): Avoid renting a physical office when your type of business doesn’t require a permanent space, but still needs a professional address.

4. Access to a physical space when needed: Not only can you register your company there, but you can also meet clients, partners, or suppliers, and hold meetings with colleagues using offices or meeting rooms.

5. Flexibility: Your company can grow without changing its commercial address or looking for new facilities. You can even expand by hiring the service for multiple locations.

Virtual offices allow home-based or remote businesses, as well as small companies and entrepreneurs, to present a professional image at an affordable monthly cost. They gain not only a prestigious business address but also access to a physical office with meeting rooms, private offices, and workstations whenever needed.