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VIRTUAL OFFICES AT SAVVY INSTANT OFFICES (SIO)                                    ……….. THE NEW COOL The urban dictionary defines cool as someone/something that is awesome, neat or well put together. In the Naija context I will say ‘packaged’.  Commonly coined “All na packaging “as most of the Naija folks will say.  Given that this blog post is about Virtual Offices, I would like to focus on the benefits of Virtual Offices to Startups, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Multinationals, NGOs, Expatriates and you reading this post. Now, the aforementioned would love to look and act ‘packaged’ and what better way to do that than to own a Virtual Office at SAVVY INSTANT OFFICES (SIO), Abuja. OK let’s break it down…What is a Virtual Office? A Virtual Office provides communication and address services that enables users to cut down Traditional Office costs while maintaining business professionalism. A Virtual Office offers companies the benefits of a Serviced Office environment in prime location but without actually renting the physical space. The basic services are reception services, telephone answering in your companies name by a professional receptionist, lobby listing, mail & fax handling, reception & admin support, just to mention but a few. You get to give your clients a fantastic impression of a prestigious business address in a high profile business district in the Nation’s Capital, Abuja at a fraction of the cost. For Entrepreneurs, Startups or business owners with a limited budget, an office space with a prestigious address might seem like a dream for you. This is no longer the case as our Virtual Offices at SIO Abuja, allows you to pay a fraction of what you would normally on a lease for an exclusive office. The benefits of a Virtual Office at SIO are numerous, however for the benefit of the doubting Thomas’s, I capture a few here: A PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS ADDRESS: For many companies, having a prestigious address in Abuja is a great attraction. With it brings a sense of status. For start-ups, SMEs, people who work from home, or businesses needing an Abuja presence, a Virtual Office at SIO is the perfect solution. Our location at 22 Kumasi Crescent Wuse 2, is easily accessible, in close proximity to the seat of power, Federal Ministries and Parastatal.What’s more, SMEs can boast of their location, allowing them to compete with larger companies who have a physical location. You can create a professional and established feel for your business whilst working from the comfort of your home. Now that is being ‘packaged’, if you agree! REDUCED OPERATING COSTS AND FEWER OVERHEADS: Transport, staff wages, rental costs, office equipment etc all count as operating costs and overheads. These are very high in Abuja. If you do not have enough cash flow to cover them, your business might likely fail. At SIO, we help you save or reduce these costs with our various Virtual Office packages. Our packages have been developed with you in mind and if none suits your specific requirements, we are happy to provide you with a bespoke Virtual Office package. EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES: SMEs or Multinationals unsure about expanding or venturing into a new territory may consider a Virtual Office at SIO to start with. This helps limit risks and provides the opportunity to ‘test the waters’ prior to settling for a Serviced Office or leasing/owning an office. We can provide you with workers and facilities on a temporary basis for a significantly lower cost than an employee on your payroll full time. FLEXIBLE CONTRACTS: Traditional Office spaces will often require long-term lease agreement, whereas our Virtual Office packages at SIO allows you to sign up for a minimum of 6 months upwards. HELPS BUILD CREDIT: Meeting compliance demands from creditors, lenders and suppliers is not always easy, sometimes you will be refused credit if you work from home or do not have a Traditional Office space. With a Virtual Office at SIO you can register all of your business interest to your Virtual Office address, allowing you to bypass certain legislation relating to your premises. For years, the visual representation of the working environment has always been a four walled office .To many, this is still the case. While the physical office space has its advantages, times have changed and nowadays technology allows us to run our entire businesses from a computer or in the cloud, making Virtual Offices at SIO the new cool. So what are you waiting for? Become the next ‘packaged’ Entrepreneur! What’s more? Take advantage of our current promos/offers. For just N99,000 per annum, you can have a Virtual Office in Abuja. Yes, and there is no catch to that. For more information, you can visit our website at www.savvyinstantoffices.com . Call us on +234704 6520063 or send an email to . You can also follow us on our social community like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.

1. Your home office affects customers or clients. These days, many people whether they work for a Fortune 100 company or are self-employed work from home at least part of the time. While home offices are common place, you still need to keep up a level of professionalism to the outside. If a dog barking, baby crying or roommate’s music interrupts a big call, it might be time to relocate. You need an environment that lets you give clients 100% of your attention when needed. 2. You’re stagnating at home. Maybe you feel you’ve reached a plateau with your business — it’s difficult to get motivated or find inspiration for new ideas. Or maybe you feel like your original home office no longer reflects how your business has grown over the years. In these cases, you may want to shake things up with a new physical space, and get inspired by joining a community of fellow startups, small businesses and professionals. 3. You can’t separate work and home. Getting office space outside of the home might be necessary if you find yourself struggling to separate your personal life from your work. For example, do you procrastinate on a big project by doing the dishes or watching TV? Do you find yourself unable to unplug at night? Sometimes having a physical separation between work and home can help inform your mind when it’s time to focus or relax. 4. Your house looks more like an office. Can you walk through your living room without tripping over boxes? Can you eat at your kitchen table without needing to move piles of paper first? Can you eat at your kitchen table without needing to move piles of paper first? Many people start out working in a spare room, then “work stuff” inevitably migrates to the garage, basement, living room and bedroom. This is particularly true if you’re dealing with any kind of supplies or inventory in the business. If work is invading your home, then it’s time to get more space. 5. You need to meet with customers and vendors. Do you ever ask customers or vendors to meet you at your home? Holding meetings on your living room couch or at your kitchen table not only reflects poorly on your business, but also impacts your family or roommates. You should also consider that increased traffic through your front door can be a red flag for some home associations, and could also affect your homeowners or renters insurance. 6. You’ve brought on employees. Many businesses move out of the home once they hire employees who need some kind of work space. Not every employee is going to want to work in your home, use your personal bathroom or listen to your family discussions. If your employees can’t work out of their own homes, then it’s only fair that you set up a more conventional office environment so they have the space and resources to do their job. In addition, many homeowners’ policies won’t cover liability for your employees. 7. You want to be more visible. Not every business will benefit from a local presence, but some will. Having a physical office with street signage gives your brand local visibility 24 hours a day. Alternatively, working out of a co-working office or executive suite environment will automatically expand your network of potential customers, partners, and vendors. Taking the Plunge Once you have decided it’s time to move out of your home office, you do not necessarily need to purchase commercial space or sign a long term lease. Consider your needs. If inventory and excess boxes are the main issues, maybe you’d benefit from storage space. If you’re looking for a quiet place to concentrate a few times a week for big projects, then you should consider a shared office or executive office center where you can rent space on a part-time or even as-needed basis. There are also co-working environment for those who’d benefit from the energy and support of a community.

A picture,they say, is worth a thousand words, and a clear high definition video conferencing at Savvy Instant Offices is a perfect example of how true that statement is. Video conferencing is becoming the most in-demand application of the new information age. For example, you may need to visually demo a new product with your international sales team or troubleshoot an issue with a client that requires data sharing.Literally seeing what you are discussing is far more effective and meaningful than trying to describe it verbally with an audio conference or with pictures.Business cyclical shifts and economic downturns tend to see a rise in the use of teleconferencing facilities. Used judiciously and strategically, videoconferencing can enhance organizational productivity, engage employees at all levels and reduce travel budgets. PRODUCTIVITY Video conferencing at Savvy Instant Offices increases productivity.The lack of face-to-face communication can cause misunderstanding within your team, and worse can result in lost or non-existent communication.When video is implemented, participants are more likely to stay alert and focused on what is discussed.As a result,projects are completed faster which yields to productivity increase.Participants’ facial expressions are seen, and they sync more with each other.Video conferencing allows users share presentation,data and other media. REDUCES TRAVEL COSTS Although face-to-face interaction with your partners,customers or colleagues will never be replaced, the huge leaps in quality ,availability and ease-of-use makes video conferencing the closest thing to being there.Most businesses and organisations will have to travel to meet business partners, attend board meetings ,client meetings etc. When you calculate the number of trips taken annually (the cost of plane tickets,transportation taken to and from the airport ,meals time lost in travel etc), it is clear why video conferencing is such an attractive alternative.Video Conferencing at Savvy Instant Offices delivers face to face communication without having to leave your work space,thereby allowing businesses reduce travel costs. SAVES TIME Individuals in distant locations can participate on short notice, saving time and money.The hours saved by eliminating journey time, makes video conferencing a cost effective solution.Geographical barriers are eliminated in no time. At Savvy Instant Offices,we understand the role video conferencing plays in helping businesses reach their goals from empowerment to knowledge sharing,recruiting and retaining top talents,reducing duplication of work across geographies,improving and maintaining business relationships and so much more.Let us help your business measure a fast ,significant and measurable return on investment today. To use our video conferencing facility today, simply call +234 809 569 2233, 704 652 0063 to speak with one of our SIO team members or send a mail to us at   and we will respond promptly. SAVVY INSTANT OFFICES …..Your office on a plate

It is half way into the year!How close are you to achieving the goals set at the beginning of the year. Many might be wondering if it is possible to achieve their goals before the year runs out?Yes, it is  possible and by following these simple rules, you can still achieve them before the end of the year.   REDEFINE YOUR GOALS You might need to redefine your goals.Identify your values and what you really want to achieve. Remember you have few months left.Write down your goals on different papers and put them in your office, car, home, or your computer. Seeing them helps you benchmark and check your progress. CREATE A PLAN   Without a plan, you will find it more difficult to communicate your vision and see a path grow.Rewrite the steps you need to take to reach the finish line. Create a daily time line of when you would need to have everything done.Be concise,realistic, conservative and creative. VISUALIZE YOURSELF ACHIEVING THE GOALS    The human brain is an incredible powerful machine, and when you create a mental picture of you achieving your goals,it gives you a good feeling.When you visualize, you are going to be excited, intoxicated and energized with the unbeatable feelings of achievement.You can cut out pictures that relate to your goals , and tape them everywhere, so that when you feel defeated sometimes, you can always look at them and remember that with hard work, any thing is possible. REWARD YOURSELF FOR A JOB WELL DONE Rewards are important for keeping the motivation alive.This reward will be something you will remember all of next year when you are trying to reach new goals. TAKE ACTION You can not just sit there and expect your goals to be achieved.Take the plan you created and put it to use.Snap out of procrastination and just do it.Focus on the ‘how’ s instead of the ‘if’ s.Be accountable to others and be accountable to yourself. Make this your most amazing year ever!