Spiderhost Newsletter [November 2008]

Dale's welcome

Welcome to Spiderhost’s November 2008 newsletter – thanks for reading.

This month is all about virtual office. What’s that? Read on; we’ve got the facts you need. Above all, know that virtual office is your ticket to less stress in the office and lower expenses.

And I wanted to let you know that the newsletter is taking December off. We’ll be back in January leaner and better than ever. Happy holidays!

What is a Virtual Office, anyway?

Virtual: simulated or carried on by means of a computer or computer network, like virtual conversations in a chatroom.

Virtual office (VO) is a lot like it sounds: It’s the IT and computer parts of your office physically located somewhere else. With virtual office your desktop is on a server in a secure data center, your software is purchased and managed by your IT partner, and the chance of losing your data is nearly nil.

We’ll give it to you straight: Everyone should be working in a virtual office, for many really good reasons:

Your power bill will shrink dramatically because VO pulls less power than a light bulb
You can get rid of IT management costs because VOs are managed by the tech team at the data center where they live
You no longer need expensive virus protection and firewalls – the data center takes care of that, too
You won’t need software either – your monthly bill includes access to software like QuickBooks, Word, and Photoshop. And you know those annoying upgrades you have to keep up with? Not with VO – your IT partner does it for you!

VO also ensures continuity. Since you access VO remotely via the Internet you can work from anywhere. Should something happen to your physical office you can plug into your VO from a coffee shop. Employees with sick kids can work remotely from home while junior rests. You can check in at the VO while on vacation. And storm power outages are nonexistent when you’re working in a generator-fed VO.

VO is appropriate for any business. From individuals to Fortune 500 firms, any office can become a VO and grow easily as needs arise. Plus it lets you block time-killing web surfing, so your staff won’t be tempted to shop or watch YouTube.

The bottom line? VO saves you money, time, and worry. What business doesn’t need that?

The best way to find out exactly what VO can do for you is to spend an hour with us. We’ll come to you and give you a free evaluation that will clearly show you exactly what VO can do for you. We’ll even do a short VO lunch-and-learn or in-office demo if you want.

For the full 411 on Spiderhost’s virtual office services visit our virtual office webpage.

Check out these video testimonials to see how happy our customers are. Then contact us for your fee, no-pressure VO evaluation. We promise – you’ll be glad you did!

In The News

Like many of the services we offer, virtual office is growing in popularity. Hey, what can we say? We’ve got our finger on the pulse of IT! Check out the articles below to learn more about virtual office and how businesses are using it to great effect.

Frugal Choices for On-Demand Tech
Software as a service, not a product? You bet!

Home Sweet Office: Telecommute Good for Business, Employees, and Planet
Twenty years in and telecommuting is still fighting for respect. But it’s becoming clear that it has a lot of benefits – especially when virtual office solutions make managing your staff a snap.

Case Study

This month’s featured case study shows how virtual office is streamlining IT and producing maximum savings – in this case, to a Central Florida accounting institution.

Who is spiderhost?

spi·der host – [spahy-der hohst]

An innovative IT partner who helps companies overcome technology challenges so they can focus their time, money, and energy on their core business. With 100% affordable pricing, Spiderhost provides High-speed Ethernet, managed services, and custom website service with a smile. Learn more at Spiderhost.com.