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Smart Companies Cut Office Costs!

Companies v:shapes="_x0000_i1025"> of every size and industry are currently being faced with the challenge of how to survive the global economic crisis. Many observers believe the companies who maintain their core business v:shapes="_x0000_i1026">objectives throughout the downturn will reap the benefits of being perfectly placed to make a fast recovery.

 Whilst some companies are reverting to reducing staff numbers and slashing expenditure, there are an increasing number of companies looking for smarter ways to manage the tougher times. A Business Cost Cutting survey has found that more than one in four companies globally are looking to manage their office and IT costs more effectively.

Now that companies are being forced to tighten their belts, managers are having to reassess what is being spent on office premises and inevitably look for more cost effective solutions. Managers and business owners have totally under-estimated the costs of using a Virtual Office for administrative needs instead of a in-house administrative personnel staff. There are lots more cost-effective options now available and it's just a matter of finding the right solution for each business.

 Surprisingly, the most commonly overlooked costs are the ones that help the office function but you don't necessarily see on a day-to-day basis: office costs like stationery, leasing bonds, air conditioning, cleaning, tea, coffee, desks, printers and fridges. Its only when managers take a closer look at all these costs do they often realize how much their own office is costing them.

 It's all about cash flow and companies are starting to look at ways to survive the back end of the economic downturn and how to position themselves for a successful recovery. Using Virtual Office providers really helps companies do this, with all the professional services, infrastructure and support, without having the upfront and ongoing capital costs required to set up alone.

It's a really interesting time for companies looking to expand if they can use the tools and services available to help them be successful. Virtual Offices are a reality now and can be the key to businesses being profitable while keeping your costs, commitments and overheads very, very low.

 [Taken from an article titled “Smart Companies Cut Office Costs!” By R Tang - printed in Sooper Articles]