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Q: How does premium mail forwarding work? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: <\/strong>Premium mail forwarding is a virtual office service that automates the process of receiving business mail. Rather than going to pick up mail yourself, the mail is received on your behalf and forwarded to you, wherever you are. It\u2019s a core component of the virtual office service that enables entrepreneurs to manage their business mail in a more efficient and simplified way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that 128.9 billion<\/a> items of mail were sent through the USPS last year? <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s clear that even though we live in a world dominated by technology, postal mail is still an integral part of our daily lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also an integral part of operating a business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s because some things are too important to be emailed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Think business permits, checks, training certifications, IRS files, trademark documents, and so on. Original and important documents such as these are sent and received through the postal service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s why a reliable business mail system is essential. And that\u2019s why services like premium mail forwarding exist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mail forwarding ensures your business mail reaches you safely, wherever you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this guide, we\u2019ll explain how mail forwarding works, why you might need it, and how to obtain a regular premium mail forwarding service for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mail forwarding is a virtual office service<\/a>. Your virtual office staff receives mail on your behalf and dispatches it to your preferred location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This might be your home or another place of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Through Alliance Virtual Offices<\/a> you can choose to have your mail forwarded daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a convenient, safe, and cost-effective way to ensure you always receive mail according to your schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Entrepreneurs use a business mail forwarding service to automate the process of receiving mail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a core component of the virtual office service that\u2019s designed for entrepreneurs who would like a more efficient and simplified way to manage their mail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mail forwarding is frequently used by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, we\u2019ll take a closer look at Alliance\u2019s mail forwarding process and how it works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n Mail forwarding is a core part of the Virtual Office service. It\u2019s a simple 3-step process: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s an example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s say you\u2019re a business consultant operating from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You have a virtual office for two reasons: to shield your home address and to receive mail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t want your home getting bombarded by junk mail, but you do need to publicize your location for marketing purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You publish your virtual office address on your website and marketing collateral to attract local clients. All business mail is directed there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You rarely visit your virtual office in person, since most consultations are carried out through video or phone calls. Plus, your virtual office is in town, so traffic and parking are a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid the hassle of driving to pick up your mail, which takes around an hour, your virtual office receives and forwards all business mail on your behalf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You have a biweekly mail forwarding agreement set up at a basic rate of $20 per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mail is stored safely at the center until it’s time to send. Every other week, your mail is sorted and dispatched directly to your home address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than driving to the office center to collect it, this saves a massive amount of time, cost, and hassle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your hourly rate is $75, and it takes at least an hour to drive into town, find a place to park, collect your mail and return home again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In comparison, $20 per month is a small price to pay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’re protecting your home address in the process and safeguarding your mail, too. It\u2019s a win-win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Every Virtual Office plan from Alliance plan comes with a variety of options for mail forwarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This allows entrepreneurs to customize the service depending on their individual needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the frequency options and the mail forwarding prices offered by Alliance: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Postage costs apply. Some centers have slightly different pricing than those shown above. Any differences in pricing are shown clearly in the online booking process.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n We always recommend taking out a monthly mail forwarding plan as a minimum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That way, for just $10 per month, it ensures all your mail reaches you safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Or, you can pay a little extra and get your mail more frequently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Not sure how frequent or how long you\u2019ll need the service? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply get in touch<\/a> and we\u2019ll adjust your service according to your needs. That goes for increasing or decreasing the frequency of your mail forwarding plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re wondering how to extend premium mail forwarding<\/strong> with Alliance, that\u2019s easy too. After the initial 6-month term of your Virtual Office plan, you\u2019ll move to a month-to-month agreement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The mail forwarding service remains with your Virtual Office plan as long as you like. Or you can simply cancel it and pick up the mail yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you want your mail daily, weekly, every two weeks, or monthly, there\u2019s a plan to suit your business needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be wondering: if mail forwarding is such an integral part of the virtual office service, why is it charged separately? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why isn\u2019t it included with the basic virtual office plan? <\/p>\n\n\n\n The whole point of a virtual office is to provide entrepreneurs with flexibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By offering four different mail forwarding options, entrepreneurs can customize their virtual office according to their needs and their budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some entrepreneurs might not need mail forwarding at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This may apply to those who live or work just a few minutes away from their virtual office or who pass it regularly while meeting clients or running chores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now let\u2019s ask another question: why pay for a mail forwarding service? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why not just drive to your virtual office and collect it yourself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of it this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The prime feature of your Virtual Office<\/a> is your address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can \u2013 and should \u2013 publicize your business address<\/a>. That\u2019s what it\u2019s there for.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your address gives you a place to do business, a location for business permits and licenses, and a contact address for LLC and tax documentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Putting it on your website, business cards, and social media tells current and future clients that you\u2019re a professional entity with a reputable business location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But what good is an address without a mailing service? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Without a forwarding service, your business mail is left to stack up at your Virtual Office until you go to collect it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can collect it yourself during business hours. But your time as a business owner is extremely valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each hour of your day has a monetary value<\/a>. Time is money \u2013 and your time is essential to your bottom line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why spend billable hours driving to pick up your mail? <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019re busy building your business, every hour you work on your business is an hour spent generating more revenue and growing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You shouldn\u2019t have to interrupt your workflow to pick up your mail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The fewer tasks that rely on you, the more valuable and sustainable<\/a> your business becomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s more, the cost of mail forwarding is less than your hourly rate as a business owner, and you probably spend more than an hour each month picking up mail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we\u2019ve covered the essential elements of a premium mail-forwarding business service, let\u2019s take a closer look at the benefits: <\/p>\n\n\n Mail forwarding is a core feature of every Virtual Office plan. It improves your experience, saves valuable time, and simplifies your day by automating the process of receiving mail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Mail forwarding unlocks your virtual office\u2019s full value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Without mail forwarding, you have your virtual office, but it\u2019s missing a key component. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of it this way: <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Virtual office without mail forwarding is like a cell phone with no service plan. You get some useful features, but you\u2019re not making the most of your purchase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Virtual offices are designed to help remote entrepreneurs operate their businesses flexibly and cost-efficiently. Our mail forwarding service is a valuable feature that aligns with this mission by helping entrepreneurs save time, reduce distractions, and streamline the process of receiving mail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Further Reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why not try it out for yourself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s quick and easy to set up a mail forwarding plan with Alliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re buying a new virtual office, simply choose your mail forwarding frequency during checkout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you already have a virtual office and you want to add mail forwarding, simply chat with our team online or contact us by phone or email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ll set up your mail forwarding and have it ready to go, usually the very next day. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Premium mail forwarding automates the process of receiving business mail. 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