Manhattan Virtual Office

How can a Virtual Office help you?

Case Study: James
Type of Business: Attorney
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Services: New York Virtual Office, Meeting Room Usage

James worked for a prestigious law firm in Midtown Manhattan – all day, early mornings, late nights, all nighters… He had enough!; enough of the schlep, enough of the commute and most of all, enough of the suit and tie! James HATED the suit and tie. He was ready to break away and start his own law firm and hit the ground running. He gave his 2-week notice and left his position at this dreadful law firm.

He immediately started preparations to go out on his own. Purposefully having no Plan B, he was going to make this work, he had to. He quickly realized that he would need, first and foremost, an office. Being on a limited budget, he knew that he would not be able to afford renting his own brick and mortar office, not to mention all the associated costs that go along with renting an office: electric, furniture, insurance, staff, supplies, etc…

James recalled that one of his former colleagues, Bruce, left the same midtown law firm a few months before he did. James contacted Bruce to touch base and see how independent life was treating him… and to possibly get some guidance. Bruce told James about the services he was utilizing along with services offered by VH International Business Solutions. James was intrigued about the quality and affordability of the services recommended by Bruce, this is just what he needed.

James contacted VH International Business Solutions to open his own New York office. James initially subscribed to our physical office address rental (virtual office) service. He needed to receive paperwork, correspondence, legal documents, and service of process at our offices. Any items received in his new law firm’s name would need to be overnighted to his Brooklyn home address. James was quickly tying all those loose ends, it was coming together for him.

James was ready and excited to finally be able to work from home. His office was all set up with VH International Business Solutions in Manhattan. He got his website domain name, business cards, and placed a few ads.

Today, James wakes up bright and early, showers, and puts on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt and works in his home office all day. He takes a quick break in the morning and afternoon to walk his dog. By late afternoon he receives any paperwork that has been overnighted from the office. He works with clients via phone and email during the week. James rents the available office meeting room for 4 hours every two weeks or so from 12-4pm. He schedules all his client consultations during this time period, one every 30 minutes.

When client consultation day arrives, James gets to the office in the dreaded suit and tie, with his Fiji water in hand, sets up his laptop and is ready within seconds for his first guest. He leaves a list of his appointments with the receptionist and she greets and announces each client. If James needs copies of legal documents or ID’s, he gives them to the receptionist to make. After his last appointment, he leaves the office at 4pm and is back home in Brooklyn before the 5pm rush.

James is a pleasure to have as a client. He loves his virtual work life and more so since our services enable him to have the freedom he wants by providing the physical presence he requires. And most of all he loves only having to put on his “Monkey Suit” (and tie) every couple of weeks!

Previous Case Studies:
Case Study: Donald, His Publishing Company and a NY Virtual Office
Case Study: Kris, Erica and a NY Virtual Office

How can VH International Business Solutions help you?
Website: Manhattan Virtual Office
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610

Since 1990.

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

Photo 2009: Worth Monument and Worth Square

Our neighborhood is chock full of history. As you walk through the area, there are historical buildings, monuments, and lots of new history in the making!

Ever wonder what the obelisk by the office is on the island between 24 and 25th street, at the cross section of Broadway and Fifth Avenue? (Picture above with 2-lovely tourists).

It’s part of the General William Jenkins Worth monument, erected in 1857.

General William Jenkins Worth

General Worth is the reason for his namesake cities of Fort Worth, Texas, Lake Worth, Texas, Worth, Illinois, Worth County, Georgia, the Lake Worth Lagoon in Florida, the city of Lake Worth, Florida and our very own Worth Street in Manhattan.

Photo 1918:   General Worth Monument and Flatiron Building  on Armistice Day

The native New Yorker passed on May 17, 1849 in Texas and was taken to the little island, named Worth Square for burial in 1857.

NPR did a story on General Worth’s monument a few months ago and used some of our (VH International Business Solutions, Inc.) information, photos and videos as part of their story. Click here for details.

For more info:
Read the New York Times article on the internment of General Worth in Worth Square. Published November 26, 1857.
NYC Parks: General Worth Monument (And yes – you can see us in their website photo)
NYC Parks: Worth Square

Open your office in this historic and trendy neighborhood today!

Website: Manhattan Virtual Office
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610

Since 1990.

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

Very easy!

It’s a simple process and it takes just about a business day to get you up and running with a physical office address, reception and any phone / fax services you require. With the proliferation of consumer Internet access, we were the first in New York City to offer NYC virtual office services interactively via the World Wide Web. Our experience provides for a simple, quick and easy process!

When you are ready to proceed, simply visit our website, and click on the ORDER NOW button. Order the services you require online, enter your credit card details and submit! Once you complete your application, you’ll receive an email the following business day with your details. When your account is activated, all services are instantly available to you. You can start receiving mail the next day. You can book a meeting space for the following morning.

Apply today, your staffed office is waiting for you!

How can VH International Business Solutions help you?
Website: Manhattan Virtual Office
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610

Since 1990.

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

Have you noticed the beautiful street clock on Fifth Avenue at 23rd Street?

The clock, installed in 1909 was made by Brooklyn’s Helca Iron Works.

These types of cast-iron street clocks, introduced in the 1860’s, were popular for their advertising purposes – as well as convenience. Store owners would put them in front of their business to attract attention and would normally paint them to match the store. If they moved, their clocks went with them.

There are only a few left in NYC. We are lucky to have such a rare and well maintained example right here in the Flatiron District. The Fifth Avenue Building Clock was designated a New York City Landmark in 1981. (Report). The Helca Iron Work’s factory, the manufacturers of the Fifth Avenue Building Clock, was also given Landmark status. (Report)

Open your office in this historic and trendy neighborhood today:
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610
Website: Manhattan Virtual Office

Since 1990.
Celebrating 19 years of excellence!

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

NYC, Times Square, Broadway: The Crossroads of the World

Are you working in a café in Sevilla? A bistro in Paris? A kahvehane in Istanbul? A teahouse in Marrakesh? How do you connect with your clients?

Would opening an office in the US with a physical presence help your business? Do you have a US bank account and need an address to receive your statements? Do you need to receive correspondence and payments from your clients in the US – or around the world?

A New York City business presence and office address may actually help your business grow. You can be anywhere in the world, a citizen of any country, and have a New York Virtual Office. By establishing a presence in what is undoubtedly one of the most renown cities in the world, you will enjoy a physical office address with an international flavor.

Since 1990 our strength, experience, and reliability has offered unbeatable service to individuals, small and mid sized local companies; as well as larger domestic and international firms seeking to establish a presence in the U.S. As the pioneers in offering Virtual Office services online in New York City, we have the most expertise in working with local and global businesses entering the New York marketplace.

Today, VH International Business Solutions, Inc. offers personalized services globally to individuals and companies in fields as diverse as financial consulting, government agencies, authors, artists, importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, attorneys, consultants, agents, record labels, movie theatre chains, business professionals, etc. Whether your objective is to gain a market foothold or expand current marketing opportunities, you can benefit from the unique blend of personalized services developed over the past 19 years; combined with an address that confers credibility.

To date, we have proudly served tens of thousands of clients across the world, including: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burma, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montserrat, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah), United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands.

Open your NYC Virtual Office today!

How can VH International Business Solutions help you?
Website: Manhattan Virtual Office
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610

Since 1990.

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

Photo: Worth Square in NYC’s and our very own Flatiron District

You can rent an office address in the trendy Flatiron District of Midtown South for only $25 per month with our current trial promotion – EXTENDED through August 31, 2009.

Details on the Virtual Office Special:

We are running an Virtual Office trial for 2-months at the annual discounted rate of $25 per month for a physical New York Virtual Office in Midtown Manhattan.

Open your office on Broadway today! You can be up and running within a business day of sending your completed application.

There are no service limitations during the trial period – you receive everything you would at the standard service term. Mail handling is available as well as meeting rooms, phone service, fax service, and all the extras! All the benefits of having a real staffed office (not a mailbox or a fake suite number) without the overhead or headaches.

Details from the website:

VIRTUAL OFFICE TRIAL
$25.00 per month for 2-months of Virtual Office. Virtual Office address includes:
-Physical Office address on Broadway with reception and meeting facilities.
-Mail handling privileges including mail-forwarding
-Meeting room rental privileges at client rate of $15 hour

For more service details, visit:
http://www.manhattanvirtualoffice.com/virtualoffice.html

To apply for this offer, simply click here to access the online application.

Offer valid for new approved clients only. Offer may not be combined with any other offer. Not valid on renewals or reinstatements. Applicants must order and have their completed applications approved prior to August 31, 2009. After the 2-months are up, you can opt to renew service. Renewal rates revert to standard rates of $25 per month for an annual contract, $35 for a semi-annual contract, $40 for 3 months, or the month to month rate of $60. See Virtual Office Address Rates for details.

We look forward to serving your New York business needs. Please contact us with any questions:
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610
Manhattan Virtual Office

Since 1990.
Celebrating 19 years of excellence!

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

Having a meeting at the office and need a lunch recommendation? We recommend Bar Stuzzichini, right here in the Flatiron District. They have a superb menu of entrees and “stuzzichini” (appetizers) to choose from for lunch or dinner. (The author of this entry has a personal favorite combination of the buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, and green olives.)

Delivery to the office is available. You can order in advance, or have the Receptionist order for you. Menu.

If you would like to dine out, Bar Stuzzichini has a fabulous environment and 3 Course Pre-Fixe Lunch available from 12-4pm for only $19.95 or you can dine a-la-carte. The Receptionist can make reservations for you.

Have an all day meeting at the office, and want to end the day with Happy Hour? Head over to Bar Stuzzichini from 4:30-6:30pm. You receive a complimentary order of Stuzzichini (10 to choose from) with the purchase of a draft beer, specialty cocktail or quartino of wine.

Enjoy!

Open your office in New York’s hottest dining area today:
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610
Website: Manhattan Virtual Office

Since 1990.
Celebrating 19 years of excellence!

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

A few historic photos of the neighborhood from: (All photos below are from the New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery. Click on the picture to be taken to their site to view larger images.)

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(Note the Statue of Liberty Arm)

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A replica of Diana (originally a weather vane) is on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (At posting time, you can see Diana on their homepage). If it’s not there when you check, visit here and here for oodles of details.

Open your office in this historic and trendy neighborhood today:
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610
Website: Manhattan Virtual Office

Since 1990.
Celebrating 19 years of excellence!

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

What should I consider when choosing a New York Virtual Office?

There are several items to consider as each business is unique in it’s needs. For this reason, we provide pricing for all of our services on an a-la-carte basis. You pick and choose only the services you need – we don’t “prepackage” and stick you with services you’ll never need or use.

Address:
Let’s start with the address. This is the main component of your New York Virtual Office.

You will be issued a physical office address with on-site reception and meeting facilities directly on Broadway in Midtown Manhattan’s trendy Flatiron District. Office address rental rates are from only $25 per month. You can use the address as you would any physical office address. We issue you an actual office suite address – not a fabricated suite number, which is usually just a smoke screen for a mailbox. You can walk right into the office address you are issued and meet with your clients, you can’t do that with a mailbox.

Our offices are located on in a high rise office building designed by a renowned architect. The building is a combination of stone, brick, terracotta, iron and copper in the Beaux Arts style with extensive detailing inside and out.

Our office building holds Landmark status from the City of New York – What constitutes a Landmark? A landmark is a building, property, or object that has been designated by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission because it has a special character or special historical or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the City, State, or Nation. For more details on NYC’s landmarking preservation system, please click here to visit their website.

Location, Location, Location:
We are across the street from Madison Square Park with its notable surrounding architecture as well as brilliant sunlight from the broad expanse of the area which is also home to such architectural highlights as the World renowned Flatiron Building, the Metropolitan Life and New York Life buildings and the exquisite New York State Appellate Courthouse – as well as multiple foodie hot spots by renowned top chefs.

We also offer easy access to transportation to all parts of the city and the tri-state area. We are within 2 blocks from the R and W subway lines. A block further are the F and V lines, as well as the Path Train. A short walk will bring you right to Penn Station with access to the Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit, and Amtrak.

Mail Handling:
You are welcome to receive mail at the office. Since it is a physical address, there are no limitations on the type of correspondence you can receive. Reception can sign for any UPS, Fedex, DHL, TNT, Certified Mail, Registered Mail, Service of Process, etc. You can select to have your mail forwarded anywhere in the world – anywhere! You can also arrange to pickup mail and have your mail wait for you at reception.

If you need your mail to be sent out of NYC with an NYC postmarked, we can assist. This is what is commonly referred to as re-mailing.

Phone Service:
Need a phone number? No problem, we offer local 212 phone numbers ready for your use and to advertise as your own on business cards, stationery, etc. Now, the question to ask yourself is: How should my number be answered?

• Do I need a human to answer the phone in my company name? If so, we can arrange to have a live operator answer the call in your company name. The caller can then leave the message with the operator or be transferred to voice mail to leave a message. Our operators are available to answer your calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is called Live Answering.
• Do I want to answer my own calls? If so, we can redirect a 212 Manhattan phone number to ring directly on your cell phone, office phone, home phone, or whichever phone number you choose. You, or your staff, can answer the calls directly. This service is called Call Forwarding and available to you if needed
• Can a machine answer my calls? This is the most cost efficient option. If standard voice mail is what you need, we have multiple options for you. All of our voice mail numbers include a generous 2-minute outgoing greeting and allows callers to leave up to a 3-minute message. You can record your own greeting, or send us a sound file with your professionally recorded greeting. All of our voice mail services are flat rate, so you never need to worry about how many calls you receive.  Retrieving your messages is easy!  We have multitude of options for message retrieval and notification, a few examples: Your messages can be sent to you via email so you can listen and save your voice messages. You can receive a phone call each time you receive a message. We can send you a text message notifying you of a new message.

Fax Service:
We offer 2 types of fax services. You’re issued a local 212 direct dial Manhattan fax number. There’s one important question to ask yourself: Do I receive many and / or urgent faxes? If so, we recommend dedicated fax service. It’s a flat rate service, so you never need to worry about being charges for extra faxes or pages.

If you rarely receive faxes, and they are of a non-urgent matter, you can use our shared fax service. There is no monthly charge for this service when you order a New York Virtual Office address rental. All incoming faxes are free of charge. Only fax forwarding charges apply. You may also choose to have your incoming faxes forwarded via post mail along with your standard mail and at the agreed to intervals at no extra charge.

Visitors to your NYC office:
Wondering what would happen if an unscheduled client/guest shows up at your NYC virtual office; Simple – they are greeting by reception as a guest would be greeting in any standard office. They’ll be notified that prior appointments are required to meet with you and offer to take a message from them and then forward that message to you. The message will either be emailed to you or we can scan and email any documentation the visitor leaves for you.

Meeting Facilities:
We offer professional meeting space, in a sunny, clean and well appointed facility. You receive approximately 200 square feet of room – all to yourself – equipped with a computer workstation; wifi internet connection; conference table with leather seating for 5; a whiteboard; easel; stereo speakers and an 84″ x 84″ projection screen. You will be appointed a staff member to assist and coordinate your meeting. Additional available services include administrative support, easel pads, digital projector, office supplies, printing, copying, water service, catering, car services, etc.

Ready to order:
Click here to apply for your New York Virtual Office online.

We look forward to serving your New York business needs. Please contact us with any questions:
Tel: 1.212.627.8900
Fax: 1.646.861.6610
Manhattan Virtual Office

Since 1990.

VH International Business Solutions, Inc.
Follow us on Twitter: @ManhattanOffice

Wondering why there is a house built in the Flatiron Plaza?

It’s part of Living Zero’s Home Tour. It will be in the Flatiron Plaza on Broadway between 22 and 23rd until tomorrow (August 12, 2009); open from 9am to 6pm.

From their website:

“The Living Zero Home Tour is on the road! The Tour features ENERGY STAR® products, eco-friendly construction methods and innovative technologies to demonstrate to thousands of consumers how to integrate energy efficient products into their homes. High performance, low maintenance building materials, home systems, and appliances will be showcased.

The Living Zero Home Tour is traveling from coast to coast to engage visitors in a fun, interactive setting to learn about energy efficiency and renewable energy. Visitors will be surprised to discover what small steps can be taken to drastically reduce energy consumption while at the same time saving on energy bills. ”

Stop by, go inside, there’s a lot of interesting products, information, tips, and ideas…plus the air conditioning is great!!