I sell a good service, not a nice office. That is what many entrepreneurs believe today. But the reality is different, it turns out that for many clients this is part of that good service and that is why it is important to know how to have an office.
After developing different skills to focus on the client in our service; and not in our office. I have confirmed that the market is not yet ready to forget this detail, and for one reason only, the office is the letter of introduction of any company. It is even a point to evaluate in a tender.
Surely you have gone through the uncomfortable situation in which you are asked to meet in your “office”. So you start to improvise some arguments that will make your client believe that you think about his comfort; by not making him move.
If you are in a capital city, do not forget to take advantage of the traditional and disastrous traffic.
Beyond any excuse, if you are determined to have an office but you do not have much money; You should know that there are alternatives to know how to have an office.
How to have an office when you are starting your company.
Some astute entrepreneur understood this need perfectly and has created Co-working spaces. In addition to the well-known virtual offices that will make your life easier, if you do not need an entire building to serve your client; but just a room for a couple of hours.
These businesses are dedicated to providing the services that you would have in your own office. As meeting rooms, work stations, cafeteria. Some even offer very useful services such as a virtual secretary to receive your calls in a personalized way and transfer them to your cell phone.
Several of these places offer other services such as: support in the process of creating your company or investor search, among others, so it is definitely worth trying to please your client with these details and incidentally meet other people who like Many today are starting to create something fantastic from home.
Below are some of my favorite places to put on your list of first-hand vendors.
– Regus Latin America: http://www.regus.com
– HubBog Colombia: http://hubbog.com/oficinas-cerradas
– Urban Station Latin-America: http://enjoyurbanstation.com
And remember, if you are really interested in creating your own business, you can read our book “How to create a company while working: Discover how to manage your time, manage your money and motivate yourself while creating a company and working for another” , where you will find all the information you need to found your own company, without having to leave your job.
