Home-based businesses are quickly becoming the fastest growing form of business start-ups in America. In fact, over half of the 600,000 new businesses founded each year are grown out of someone's home office of basement.
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A virtual receptionist is a remote professional that manages calls, messages, and appointments for a business. They provide customer service and administrative support without being physically present. Virtual receptionists help businesses maintain professional communication while saving costs associated with hiring on-site staff.