Don"t Fall Off the Leading Edge
Making Sure You Stay on the Leading Edge The worst thing that happened to you wasn't the corporate downsizing.
The loss of your position hurt, of course.
But you have the skills, knowledge, experience and a client list - maybe even a commitment from one or more clients - to build a new business.
You have space for a home office set-up and know you can make a go of it.
However, transitioning from a large corporate environment to a small-business operation means more than simply adjusting to a personal culture shock.
You no longer have a staff to help with scheduling or access to technical support.
And not being able to rely upon this tangible support can, and often does, result in wasted time and lost revenue, not to mention the additional costs of acquiring specific outsourcing solutions.
You know you can replace the technology and operational support you previously had with the help of as-needed consultants.
Thankfully, you don't have to sacrifice your new company's level of customer service in order to get you back in business.
Understanding Your Options After years in the corporate world, suddenly going out on your own can be a bit daunting.
Where once you simply sent in a request and IT replaced your desktop on schedule, now you're faced with all kinds of questions.
Should you buy that new super-charged laptop or upgrade your current model? Will you need a printer, copier and fax upgrade - one machine or several? Lease or buy? What new software will you need? Add a new voice line or two and maybe a dedicated data line? Add to that modifying your phone service to include additional call waiting, voice message, call forwarding.
Should you take advantage of satellite, FIOS or cable home business packages? Today's must-have communications features are getting more complicated and expensive.
What do you need to manage contacts, business engagements, your calendar? What will you do for backup and support? And who's going to replace the super-efficient assistant you relied upon at XYZ Corp for so many years? To top it off, working from your home address reads like just what it is, unprofessional - and it may not be the best choice at keeping you and your family secure.
Who would have thought starting your own business would be so challenging? Take heart, there is an easy solution.
The answer is to work via a virtual office and virtual assistant.
How a Virtual Office Can Help You A virtual office is peace of mind for the small business owner.
It's ease of use.
It's state-of-the-art technology at your fingertips that gives you all the advantages of a larger professional organization - at a fraction of the cost.
It's a fact: Your clients and prospects want you when they need you.
If you're otherwise engaged in time-sucking administrative work, you're not serving your clients and business as efficiently as you could.
The virtual office allows you to stay connected any time, anywhere.
You are always in control of your business.
And most importantly, your clients are treated professionally and are serviced promptly.
Here's why outsourcing your office communications makes solid business sense: o It reduces the costs of doing business - industry-leading hardware and software is available as you need it for action of the cost to buy; o It creates a superior professional image - whether you utilize the auto-attendant, live assistant, or a combination of both services, your customers and prospects are personally greeted and serviced by your company; o Your virtual assistant is a live professional trained and technologically equipped to deliver prompt and courteous attention to your clients and prospects.
Your virtual assistant is focused on handling in-bound and out-bound messages according to your instructions, such as managing appointments, delivering information, messages and locating you for vital calls; o You are in control of your business communications no matter where you are geographically; o Your "office" is open 24/7 with the auto-attendant; and o Your virtual assistant can keep you organized while you are focused on what you do best - develop revenue-generating business.
Giving You a Competitive Advantage With a virtual office and virtual assistant, you don't have to forgo maintaining professional relationships and delivering superior customer service when you embark on life after the corporate world.
You'll gain the advantage of leading-edge communications technology at an affordable price, as well as project a professional image appropriate to your business to help you succeed in your new venture.
The loss of your position hurt, of course.
But you have the skills, knowledge, experience and a client list - maybe even a commitment from one or more clients - to build a new business.
You have space for a home office set-up and know you can make a go of it.
However, transitioning from a large corporate environment to a small-business operation means more than simply adjusting to a personal culture shock.
You no longer have a staff to help with scheduling or access to technical support.
And not being able to rely upon this tangible support can, and often does, result in wasted time and lost revenue, not to mention the additional costs of acquiring specific outsourcing solutions.
You know you can replace the technology and operational support you previously had with the help of as-needed consultants.
Thankfully, you don't have to sacrifice your new company's level of customer service in order to get you back in business.
Understanding Your Options After years in the corporate world, suddenly going out on your own can be a bit daunting.
Where once you simply sent in a request and IT replaced your desktop on schedule, now you're faced with all kinds of questions.
Should you buy that new super-charged laptop or upgrade your current model? Will you need a printer, copier and fax upgrade - one machine or several? Lease or buy? What new software will you need? Add a new voice line or two and maybe a dedicated data line? Add to that modifying your phone service to include additional call waiting, voice message, call forwarding.
Should you take advantage of satellite, FIOS or cable home business packages? Today's must-have communications features are getting more complicated and expensive.
What do you need to manage contacts, business engagements, your calendar? What will you do for backup and support? And who's going to replace the super-efficient assistant you relied upon at XYZ Corp for so many years? To top it off, working from your home address reads like just what it is, unprofessional - and it may not be the best choice at keeping you and your family secure.
Who would have thought starting your own business would be so challenging? Take heart, there is an easy solution.
The answer is to work via a virtual office and virtual assistant.
How a Virtual Office Can Help You A virtual office is peace of mind for the small business owner.
It's ease of use.
It's state-of-the-art technology at your fingertips that gives you all the advantages of a larger professional organization - at a fraction of the cost.
It's a fact: Your clients and prospects want you when they need you.
If you're otherwise engaged in time-sucking administrative work, you're not serving your clients and business as efficiently as you could.
The virtual office allows you to stay connected any time, anywhere.
You are always in control of your business.
And most importantly, your clients are treated professionally and are serviced promptly.
Here's why outsourcing your office communications makes solid business sense: o It reduces the costs of doing business - industry-leading hardware and software is available as you need it for action of the cost to buy; o It creates a superior professional image - whether you utilize the auto-attendant, live assistant, or a combination of both services, your customers and prospects are personally greeted and serviced by your company; o Your virtual assistant is a live professional trained and technologically equipped to deliver prompt and courteous attention to your clients and prospects.
Your virtual assistant is focused on handling in-bound and out-bound messages according to your instructions, such as managing appointments, delivering information, messages and locating you for vital calls; o You are in control of your business communications no matter where you are geographically; o Your "office" is open 24/7 with the auto-attendant; and o Your virtual assistant can keep you organized while you are focused on what you do best - develop revenue-generating business.
Giving You a Competitive Advantage With a virtual office and virtual assistant, you don't have to forgo maintaining professional relationships and delivering superior customer service when you embark on life after the corporate world.
You'll gain the advantage of leading-edge communications technology at an affordable price, as well as project a professional image appropriate to your business to help you succeed in your new venture.
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