“There’s a demand for flexible office space, especially now.”

— Katie & Alex Silversmith

From their vantage point, coworking looks a little different post-COVID. Companies have realized that working from home is more doable than they previously imagined. Some workers are taking hobbies and freelancing gigs out of leisure time and into new, full-time businesses. And, while many freelancers enjoy being able to do business wherever and however they like, they still want a community—AND a place to go.

That's why the founders of ThriveCo think that coworking spaces and virtual office solutions are on an upward trend.

A Post-COVID World Requires Virtual Solutions

At ThriveCo, community is at the heart of every decision Katie and Alex make. They don't believe that freelancers and entrepreneurs should have to do everything alone. In fact, Katie encourages her members to "use your contacts, your network, and your community."

At ThriveCo, that community exists to help entrepreneurs innovate and grow in today's challenging environment.

According to Katie and Alex, these shifts in the coworking field may be permanent. Here's why:

Businesses don't want to spend the overhead to maintain a permanent office when remote work is not only possible, but desirable.
Businesses want a presence in more locations—near where their employees work and live—at an affordable price.
Freelancers are more prominent in today's environment, and they are looking for support that suits their unique way of working.

Entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes crave community and support from others in the business community. ThriveCo provides that.

So, What is a Virtual Office?

A virtual office gives individuals and teams the freedom to work anywhere they like, plus access to an office and community when they need it, providing a stable physical mailing address and full office amenities. A virtual office can be particularly helpful for freelancers and entrepreneurs because they gain an office space without the costly overhead of a lease. A ThriveCo virtual office includes:

A prestigious physical mailing address (not a P.O. box) for business mail and a Google listing
Mail retrieval and forwarding services
Access to discounted hourly office and meeting room rentals
Access to add-on phone answering and a virtual receptionist service, made possible through a partnership with ThriveCo member, The SAVA Group
Access to other office amenities and services

ThriveCo Offers Solutions Custom Designed for Today's Remote Workers

Founders Alex and Katie believe that ThriveCo is uniquely positioned to support small businesses during this time. That's because their business model is centered around providing things entrepreneurs and freelancers need in the St. Louis area: flexibility, community, and access—elements that have never been more important than they are right now.

ThriveCo offers a one-stop shop for everything entrepreneurs need to grow their business. They also host regular events that are designed to help companies grow, network, and learn new skills.

In today's quickly changing environment, remote workers can bring their visions to life with the support that ThriveCo provides to the St. Louis community.

Learn more about ThriveCo's virtual office solution and their mission to help businesses in St. Louis thrive or schedule a tour today.

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Working From Home? Consider a Virtual Office for Security, Access & More

If you are working from home as a freelancer, an entrepreneur, or as part of a team, you can benefit from a ThriveCo Virtual Office. What a virtual office does, essentially, is give you a business hub, with every tool your business may need, that you can access wherever you are. A virtual office provides convenience, safety, cost savings, and a lot more.

5 Ways YOUR Business Can Benefit from a Virtual Office

Here are just 5 reasons to consider this solution for YOUR business.

(1) A virtual office gives you an extra layer of legal protection and safety.

If you use your home address for business, you're taking a risk. After all, you wouldn't want strangers coming to your door, just as you wouldn't want your personal finances mistaken for your business finances. Maintaining a separation between your home and your business is simply a good practice. [Katie's clip]

(2) You gain a physical address you can use for Google My Business.

To maximize your online presence, you need certain things: a website, a LinkedIn account, and a Google My Business account. For a Google My Business account, however, you need more than a P.O. Box. You need an actual, physical address.

(3) You have the benefit of a prestigious address in a known business hub.

Why not make your business address count by locating it in a known business hub! At ThriveCo, you get the privilege of using a Clayton address, which prospects in the area will recognize.

(4) A virtual office is convenient in case you relocate.

Maintain consistency with a business address that travels with you, no matter where you lay your head at night.

(5) You have access to meeting rooms when you need them—and more.

If you need a room to meet prospects, clients, or business partners, you have one at ThriveCo. You also have access to office services and equipment, which can save you time and money.