Demand for Virtual Offices surges in Malaysia

Growing numbers of small companies and home businesses seeking greater support and a better image

Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace, has reported a 163 percent increase in demand for virtual office services in the last year, from August 2010 to August 2011.

With hundreds of customers in Malaysia, the company attributes rising demand for virtual offices to home-based and small businesses looking for workspace support that is low cost, low risk, and can dramatically increase productivity.

Customers see clear benefits from having a virtual office. Mr. Tran Dinh Dung – CEO of Khue Van Academy, a 2-year client of Regus shared, “Using a Regus virtual office gives a prestigious, city-centre business address, without the inconvenience of setting up an office there. We can work on the move, wherever we need to be, or take the day off, secure that someone will answer the phone and take mail deliveries.”

William Willems, Regional Vice-President, for Regus Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia, adds, “Even though the economy in Malaysia is recovering, small businesses are acutely aware of the need to control spending. Virtual offices offer home businesses, start-ups and companies entering the Malaysian market, the benefits of a staffed office – such as a professional business address, and a professional receptionist to answer the phone – without the expense, risk and management time of setting up a physical presence.”

Regus offers a range of virtual office services, including business address to use on company stationery, dedicated local phone number and receptionist to answer calls, mail collection and handling, and access to private offices or meeting rooms.

All those services allow businesses to project an impressive image to clients and customers, without the expense of leasing professional workspace, or hiring their own administrative staff. Some use their virtual office as a permanent arrangement; others use it as a staging post, before they expand to a physical presence – often at the same Regus business address.

For more information visit www.regus.com/workanywhere