This category provides valuable insights and commentary on current trends and developments within the virtual office industry, as well as tips for staying ahead of the curve. It also features interviews with industry experts, case studies of successful virtual office implementations and guest blog posts from thought leaders in the field.
Virtual receptionist services have become increasingly popular in recent years, providing businesses with an affordable and efficient way to manage incoming calls and enquiries. With the insurgence of AI let’s look at Human Virtual Receptionists vs. AI. While AI technology has made great strides in recent years, it still falls short when compared to the…
There’s no question that over the last few years, the Coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of businesses across the world to operate remotely and it’s thanks to communication-based technology such as Teams and WhatsApp that we are able to communicate virtually. Keeping up with the times “Keeping up with the times” has become more apparent…
According to research carried out by Sage, it is surprising to learn that over 30% of small business owners in the UK did not take a break last year. Strikingly, the smaller the business, the more likely this trend becomes. Ironically, despite working longer hours than the average individual, many small business owners find it…
The Times reported today that a group of 22 of Britain’s biggest companies, the “Agile Future Forum”, have signed a commitment to flexible working rights after finding that “agility” in staff hours and locations can cut workforce costs by as much as 13%. Richard Nissen, the founder of The Virtual Office, is also a guest lecturer…
I recently was asked by some colleagues for tips when networking. The prospect of networking can be hugely daunting especially if you are new to the industry, role or just promoting yourself in a new arena. I know the first couple of times I attended networking events I felt very young, green and female. The…
Time management is an essential factor in managing stress. Often the feeling that you don’t have enough time in the day increases your stress levels before you’ve even started. If you manage your energy, attention and commitments you create an effective daily management of tasks leaving you feeling more focused. Mark Walsh shared his top…
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development time off through stress has increased, with the recession blamed for elevated stress levels. Factors such as extra workload, worries about company reorganisations and domestic problems have led to higher levels of anxiety and depression, employers reported. The research also found that more employees were struggling…
Starting a business is a daunting and exciting prospect. Before you jump in here are some questions to ask yourself: 1. What do I enjoy doing? Consider what you love to do, your passions and skills. It will be your passion that drives you forward through the tough times when you are building your business….
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