January 20, 2016
Over the holidays, you may have decided that now is the right time to pursue your dream of business ownership. If your new business has you working out of your home, you should consider renting a private mailbox as there are many benefits for your new venture:
- Security for your mail and packages. If you’re expecting a delivery, but you have to go meet a client, there is no need to risk having your packages stolen from your doorstep. With a private mailbox rental, your mail and packages are securely held until you, or an authorized individual, can pick them up.
- Privacy for you and your family. Do you really want potential customers knowing where you live? A private mailbox will allow you to keep your work and home addresses separate, so you will not have to worry about customers showing up at your house.
- Receive all of your packages, not just USPS packages. If you choose to rent a PO Box, the Post Office will only accept USPS packages, so any FedEx, UPS, or DHL packages you receive will still be sent to your home. A private mailbox accepts packages from all carriers.
- Show professionalism with a street address. If potential customers see your address is a PO Box, it may give them the impression that you’re a temporary establishment. With a private mailbox, you get to use the address of the mail and parcel center at which you rent your mailbox, giving your clients the impression of a more traditional office location.
- Mobility for your business. What if you want to move at some point? A private mailbox gives you the flexibility to move your home office without having to update your business address or worry your mail will be sent to your old address.
- More affordable than an office. If you want a professional address for your business, but don’t want or need to rent commercial office space, a private mailbox gives you a business address and a secure place for your mail and packages, all without the added expense of renting office space.
- Convenience. Many mail and parcel centers will send you electronic notifications when you have mail and packages. You’ll know when you have mail waiting for you, so can plan your day and avoid wasted trips to the Post Office.
If a private mailbox rental is the right choice for your business, visit the PostalAnnex location nearest you. Each PostalAnnex location offers convenient and secure mailbox rentals, along with a suite of business services which will help you on your business ownership journey. Stop by today for more information on mailbox sizes, rates, and terms.
