After the C-Suite – Starting a Venture Just for You

By Irene Williams • November 23rd, 2009

Sometimes the words “start-up,” “entrepreneur” and “small business” can conjure images of fledgling dreamers setting up shop in their apartments, struggling to pay student loans while launching their big ideas.

Of course, the reality is much broader and deeper than that image. Today’s entrepreneurs come in all ages, shapes and stages of experience. Many who are starting up new ventures are winding down other successful careers, drawing upon their C-Suites knowledge to try different enterprises.

For former chief executives taking bold leaps out of the suite and into unchartered ventures, it often works well to incorporate touches of “corporate” to make the transition more smooth. Some structure and support are often immensely helpful for newly suite-less entrepreneurs.

Virtual offices and virtual support staff are ideal options for this breed of entrepreneur. It can sometimes be a shock to the system to go from the tiered structure of a corporate office to the nebulous, undefined world of start-up small business. Though they may find starting a business exciting and liberating, former C-Suiters sometimes face surprising challenges as sole proprietors. Virtual support can be customized to meet need levels along the way, yet provide the reliable, familiar support that corporate refugees are accustomed to.

Former execs are not likely to feel at ease conducting business at the neighborhood coffee house. Going from the fully staffed and appointed office suite to a bustling coffee shop to conduct business can simply be too foreign or jarring a concept for some. Virtual office space, available as needed, is an ideal alternative, as it provides the professionalism and environment desired without the cost or maintenance associated with a full-term lease.

For any business person, the art of delegation is important. While some natural born entrepreneurs lean toward a do-it-myself mentality, many former executives thrive in the ability to delegate, allowing themselves to focus on leadership and visionary aspects of their business. The business DIYers often have hard times growing their businesses because they’re uncomfortable passing batons. Former C-Suiters are adept at utilizing support and handing off tasks, which often nurtures growth.

Companies like Davinci Virtual utilize today’s amazing, seamless technology to equip experienced, dependable receptionists and assistants to provide professional support services to businesses of all shapes and sizes. Likewise, they secure office locations globally to offer businesses physical space responsively and affordably.

Davinci Virtual itself is a business built on corporate-world knowledge and unbridled entrerpreneurialism. Davinci was created to serve all business people, though there is a strong connectivity to executive types who are drawn to the high level of service Davinci Virtual provides. These execs are very , as well as the proven hiring and vetting processes employed to ensure the best people are on hand any time.

Are you a C-Suite executive who’s feeling an urge to try something just for you? If you’re preparing to leap from the suite and try something by the seat of your pants, you don’t have to go it alone. Virtual offices, virtual receptionists and virtual assistants are already on hand, equipped and ready to go when you are. Virtual support will help you transition from the suite life to the sweet life whenever the time is right for you!