Many businesses, including startups, are shifting from physical offices to virtual office spaces to accommodate remote and hybrid employees. Even when working remotely, having a physical address for your company comes with many benefits. Here are a few reasons to get a business address if you're starting a company outside an office.

What Is a Virtual Business Address?

This is an address you can use to register your business with the state, file taxes, and receive mail and packages. It's a more professional alternative to a P.O. box. Though you might not have a designated office space for your enterprise at the location, you can provide your valid virtual business address to customers and vendors. You can also include it in your website, email signature, and business directories. 

Some services include mail and package receipts, so your team won't have to worry about handling or missing incoming mail. Some services also let you book online meeting rooms for conferences that require in-person collaboration and virtual receptionists that answer and forward calls.

How Could It Benefit Your Company?

Listing a P.O. box as your business address on online directories can make your enterprise look less credible than competitors. Having a valid address in the target market helps your business look more professional.

Having a virtual office space is also highly cost-effective. You won't have to wait for your startup to have enough funds to rent or purchase an office to begin working, and the team can work efficiently without spending money on rent, leases, utilities, and maintenance costs. 

With this option, you can work from the comfort of your home instead of commuting to work each day. However, customers will only know the company's virtual address, which helps you maintain a professional appearance. Even if you choose to work elsewhere, you won't have to change the company address. 

Virtual business addresses are also helpful when you expand into new markets. You could acquire a premium virtual address in a new city to connect with new audiences and network with other professionals to grow your business. 

If you want a virtual business address for your startup, turn to Creve Coeur Workspace. For almost 40 years, this office rental agency has provided affordable virtual office space and shared facilities to small and growing businesses in the metropolitan area of St. Louis, MO. Their physical office units are in prime locations and include state-of-the-art office equipment and amenities to give your company the professional image it deserves. Call (314) 569-9800 to schedule a tour, or visit them online to learn more about their office rental options.