Popular with the growing number of remote workers and digital nomads around the world, virtual offices are in many ways the tailor-made solution for today’s evolving working trends.
Chicago’s glistening skyline seen from above (Photo: Pedro Szekely via Flickr / Pedro Szekely)
Whether it’s working from your sofa, the local café, or anywhere else, it’s now possible to be at your most productive without setting foot inside an actual bricks-and-mortar office. And a key driver for this trend has been the dramatic growth of the virtual office, which offer workers a wide range of business functions and services that can be accessed directly via the internet. Here are some of the best virtual offices in Chicago currently available.
Regus
One of the biggest names in the coworking and private office sector, Regus’s Chicago wide range of virtual offices allow workers to enjoy the benefits of a prime business address, without actually being there in the flesh. Regus can handle your mail and forward it on, take your calls, and even help you book a meeting room when you’re in town. In Chicago, they have a total of 22 private office venues where virtual office rentals are available. Prices vary by location, but start at $55 per month. Clients are also free to change location, allowing you to adapt as your business needs change.
Venues across Chicago / www.regus.com
TeamWorking by TechNexus
Yes, you can work from home…and still have an office in the Loop. Run your business remotely and professionally without the cost of a traditional office with TeamWorking by TechNexus’s virtual services. Receive mail and package handling, a professional business address, secure mail and package storage, and mail forwarding with virtual services. TeamWorking is on a mission to make Chicago the place where companies and entrepreneurs come to connect and grow. Be a part of the movement. Pricing for virtual services starts at $40 a month.
20 North Wacker Drive, 12th Floor / www.teamworking.vc
BeOffice
Home of the Chicago Water Tower, the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and the shopping on the Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue is one of the Windy City’s most famous thoroughfares. And those seeking a prestigious virtual office address can gain one slap bang on this renowned street thanks to BeOffice. As well as a professional address, you can also gain access to a wide array of services including mail notification, weekly and daily mail forwarding, administrative support, telephone receptionists, discounted printing and more, all intended to give you a professional look for current and prospective clients. Pricing for a Michigan Avenue virtual office starts at $49 per month.
444 North Michigan Avenue / www.beoffice.com
Davinci
Self-styled as a global provider of virtual offices for professionals who crave lifestyle balance and mobility without compromising financial success, Davinci pride themselves on their innovative, fulfilment-driven approach that delivers exceptional service and cutting-edge solutions. In Chicago, they have 36 virtual offices available, with prices starting at $50 per month, plus a $199 one-time set-up fee. Popular amenities include a live receptionist who can pick up calls and transfer the crucial ones directly to you, or simply take a message, private day office rental access, and a dedicated business support centre.
Venues across Chicago / www.davincivirtual.com