A: <\/strong>Alliance Virtual Offices Platinum Plus plan offers more than just a virtual office address for your business; the plan can provide a savings of up to 70 percent on meeting room rental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The future of work is flexible<\/a>, and virtual offices are becoming a big part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even before 2020 reared its ugly head, there was a growing movement toward flexible work, remote collaboration, and cost efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, more entrepreneurs than ever before recognize the benefits of flexible work and how it can help their business save money and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, it\u2019s no surprise that virtual office plans are becoming a key component<\/a> in our future of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A virtual office is a combination of both physical and virtual services. It provides a business address at an office building, mail processing, on-site meeting rooms, receptionist support, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some virtual office plans, such as Alliance\u2019s Platinum Plus plan<\/a>, provide inclusive access to meeting rooms and office space every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The address serves a number of important business requirements. Opening a bank account, registering your business, business licensing, and of course, receiving mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re wondering, can I register an LLC with a virtual office?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, you can do that too — so long as the virtual office provides a recognized business address, which all of Alliance\u2019s virtual offices do. Our guide on using a virtual office address for LLC registration<\/a> explains how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meanwhile, you can get your work done from anywhere. From home, from a coworking space, or even from a minivan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good news is, whenever you need to work in a more professional environment, or meet with clients, virtual offices from Alliance provide a great selection of on-site meeting rooms and workspaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alliance\u2019s Platinum Plus plans make collaboration even easier by offering inclusive meeting room usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s more, they offer considerable cost savings on meeting room rental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this guide, we\u2019ll explain how Platinum Plus works, how it helps reduce the cost of meeting room rental, and how virtual offices make flexible work even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a quick overview of what\u2019s included in a standard virtual office plan<\/strong> and a Platinum Plus plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the features of a virtual office?<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Platinum Plus <\/strong>you get the same features, plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why is this important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n More and more people and teams are working remotely, and this looks set to continue in the future<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But we still need to collaborate in-person, perhaps now more than ever. So there\u2019s a distinct need for remote workers to gain easy-to-access meeting space on a flexible, as-needed basis.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why Alliance offers Platinum Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With inclusive access to meeting rooms, it\u2019s quick and easy to book a meeting space — plus it\u2019s already paid upfront, which makes billing easy to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a Platinum Plus Virtual Office, you get exactly the same as a standard Virtual Office plan with the added benefit of inclusive meeting room access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the majority of locations, you get 16 hours of meeting room usage every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is slightly different in some locations. In New York City you get 4 hours of meeting room time per month, and in London and Paris it\u2019s 8 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s worth noting that your inclusive access also applies to private office space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After all, working from home can be distracting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have children home from school, noisy pets, or sociable neighbors, it can be incredibly challenging to focus on complex tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why it pays to have a fully equipped office at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s your choice whether you use your monthly allowance for meeting rooms, office space, or a mix of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the same way as booking a meeting space, simply call or chat with our team to reserve your space through your Platinum Plus agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here comes the money question. With Platinum Plus, is a virtual office worth it?<\/p>\n\n\n The value all comes down to meeting room usage. We\u2019ve found that on average, Platinum Plus provides a saving of 60-70% on meeting room rental, sometimes more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a quick cost comparison.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As an example, this virtual office at Olympic Boulevard<\/a> in Los Angeles, CA, offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s an extra $100 per month for 16 hours of meeting room usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s compare the cost of meeting room rental with, and without, Platinum Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Divide $100 (the cost of upgrading to Platinum Plus) by 16 (the number of inclusive meeting room hours) to calculate the hourly meeting room rate with Platinum Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then compare this rate with the standard hourly meeting room rate for non-Platinum Plus users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Platinum Plus, the meeting room rate equates to $6.25 per hour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Without Platinum Plus, the meeting room starting rate is $45 per hour<\/a>. For the same 16 hours, you would pay $720 in meeting room rental.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That means by paying $100 to upgrade to Platinum Plus, you will save $620 in meeting room rental.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s a pretty convincing saving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve already discussed the cost savings of inclusive meeting room usage with Platinum Plus, but why do you need meeting rooms anyway?<\/p>\n\n\n\n After all, following the onset of the pandemic, the world coped remarkably well without face-to-face meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n Aside from the fact that we\u2019ve all grown tired of remote video calls, there are plenty of reasons why we humans need to get together and meet in-person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we\u2019ve covered the main benefits of physical meeting rooms, let\u2019s consider some other important features of Platinum Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A big one is the business address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every one of Alliance\u2019s virtual office plans<\/a> includes a commercially recognized address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s the really important part, as it enables you to register your business to a recognized office address and separate your business from your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also creates a more professional exterior, helping you to build business credibility while marketing your business in a specific location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s useful for other reasons too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Namely, mail. You can have an unlimited number of letters sent to your virtual office address, which prevents your home from becoming inundated with mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many businesses start out by using the owner\u2019s home address, but this soon becomes unviable. This can be for many reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n By choosing a business address Virtual Office plan, entrepreneurs can alleviate many of these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In particular, the address can be used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re wondering: Should I get a virtual office?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Virtual offices are a fast and cost-effective<\/a> way to gain credibility in your target market. You\u2019ll get all the key ingredients you need to build a local presence, but without the high cost, risk, and commitment of full-time office space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope this guide has helped you to understand whether a virtual office<\/a>, and specifically a virtual office plan with inclusive meeting room access, will suit your business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After all, the more flexible your workplace strategy, the more money you\u2019ll save and the easier your business can adapt to market changes, and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to explore the benefits of Platinum Plus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s easy to get started. To search for a business address online, head to alliance virtual offices<\/a> and type your city into the search bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click on a virtual office listing and you\u2019ll see the plans available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alliance offers two plans: Platinum (standard) and Platinum Plus, as shown in this Houston example<\/a> below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see in this example, you have the option to add a live receptionist service to every plan, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about Alliance\u2019s flexible live receptionist and appointment scheduling service<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can\u2019t see a Platinum Plus option on your virtual office listing? That means it\u2019s not currently available at your chosen location. Speak to our team and we\u2019ll work with you to find a great alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions, simply chat online with our team or contact us by phone or email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Further Reading<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to deciding between virtual office plans, you\u2019ll have your own set of criteria and requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If access to meeting rooms or private office space is a priority for you, then we recommend a Platinum Plus plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you need a business address for LLC, or a flexible meeting location, it\u2019s a cost effective way to gain easy, flexible access to meeting rooms and office space up to 16 hours every month, ensuring you can meet with clients or brainstorm with your team whenever you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, your business gains instant credibility with a commercially recognized address, an efficient mail processing service, and support from professional on-site staff.<\/a>
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