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I use London Presence… Louis Savy, Sci-Fi London

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Louis tells us why he uses a London Presence mail forwarding service

Louis Savy runs Sci-Fi London, the world’s largest film festival dedicated to Science Fiction. The festival showcases the latest Sci-Fi films, large and small. It’s no surprise then that Sci-Fi London receives DVDs by the bucketload from film-makers dying to get their film on the programme. So how does a busy man like Louis cope with all this mail? With a little help from us of course!

Here’s why Louis uses London Presence…

Convenient

“Having an external mailing address where I know someone’s there 9-5:30, five days a week is very handy. If something needs to be signed for, I know somebody’s there who can do it. Then my mail is secure until I come and pick it up” Continue reading →

Is your business covered for Christmas?

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Just because you’re on a break doesn’t mean your business is too

I know, I know, it’s not even November yet and here’s a post about Christmas (56 days away)! But trust me; if you run a small business this could be priceless.

Many of us take a break over the festive period, however, that doesn’t mean that business has to take a break too.

With our Holiday Cover service we’ll allocate your business a number for you to give to your customers or potential customers. We’ll then answer calls (answering as either “reception” or in your company name depending on what package you opt for; Basic or Plus) and take messages which will be forwarded onto you via email.

The service can be used for just 1 week or up to 4 weeks. Normally we’d pick up calls Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, over the Christmas period we can answer calls on (exact times may change; keep your eyes on the blog for updates):

Monday 23rd December: 9am to 5:30pm
Tuesday 24th: 9am to 12:45pm
Friday 27th: 9am to 5:30am
Monday 30th: 9am to 5:30pm
Tuesday 31st: 9am to 3pm Continue reading →

NYC’s Start-Up rival according to its Mayor? London of course

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Silicon roundabout, just a few minutes walk from us.

Speaking recently at a seminar in New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that he believes London, not Silicon Valley, to be NYC’s closest rival when it comes to hi-tech start-ups:

“Our competition is only going to be in other cities that have similar kinds of characteristics and the city that comes to mind is London”

Old Street roundabout (also known as Silicon roundabout), situated just a few minutes walk from our office, is now considered the tech start-up hub of the UK with companies such as Moo, Moshi Monsters and Last.fm all being based around the area.

An ideal time to have a London Presence then!

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How to update your Registered Office

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Using our address as your company’s registered office address

If you sign up for our “Premium” or “Mail Box Pro” packages you can use our address as your company’s registered office. So first things first…

What is a Registered Office?

The registered office is the official address for a UK limited company. A company does not need to trade from nor be based at the address; it just needs to be contactable via mail. Continue reading →

How long does it take to receive my mail?

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We aim to send mail on the day that we receive it

If you have a mail forwarding service, you will no doubt want to know how long it takes to receive your mail after we’ve processed it. So here you go.

We aim to send mail on the day that we receive it or the day after (Monday to Friday).

If the mail being forwarded is a regular item and is being sent to a UK address, we will send it via Royal Mail 1st Class. This should be with you within the next working day, including Saturdays.

If the mail being sent is Registered Office mail (only relevant if you have a Registered Office service), we will send it via Royal Mail 2nd Class. This should be with you within the next two or three days, once again including Saturdays. Continue reading →

Get Social with London Presence

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Connect with us!

As well as being contactable via traditional means (mail, email and telephone), we’re also big on Social Media. We can be found on:

• Twitter
• Facebook
• Google+
• YouTube
• LinkedIn

We love connecting with our customers via these channels. So if you have a question, feedback to give or just fancy a chat, get in touch!

Oh, and don’t forget, we can also be contacted via the comments section in this very blog.

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When do we forward you mail? You have 3 choices.

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How often is Mail Forwarded?

If you sign up for a Mail Forwarding service, we can forward your mail:

• As and when it comes in
• At the end of the week
• At the end of the month

Why would you opt for the latter two options? Because we’ll group your mail together and send it out as one package, meaning a smaller charge on your postage deposit. This makes particularly large savings if your address is outside of the UK.

To change how often we forward your mail:

• Sign In
• Select “My Services”
• Click on your Account Number
• Under “Preferences” select “Change”
• Tick the relevant circle under “Mail Forwarding Options”
• Select “Save”

Any questions? Let us know.

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What’s the difference between a Mailing Address and a Registered Office Address?

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The Mailing Address and the Registered Office

Our Mail Box Pro package includes two different address services:

• Mailing Address
• Registered Office Address

With the Mailing Address service we will forward, or hold for collection, any regular mail that arrives at our office.

If you have the Mailing Address service on its own (our Just Scan, Mail Box Basic or Mail Box Plus packages) you are not able to use our address as your Registered Office (only relevant to Limited companies). Because of this we will not forward any official mail, such as Companies House or HMRC mail, on to you as it should not be getting sent to us. Continue reading →

Collecting mail from us? Don’t forget your ID.

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Collecting your mail?

If you choose to collect mail directly from our office, don’t forget to bring photo ID with you. We accept:

• Passports
• Driving Licenses
• ID cards

It’s also handy, but not compulsory, if you can bring along a print-out of the email that states you have mail (or a smartphone/tablet displaying this).

Please get in touch via the comments function below if you have any questions.

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Working from home? Is your company giving the impression you want?

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According to a recent article in/on The Telegraph, one in six people in the United Kingdom operate an online business from home. That’s quite a figure.

This got us thinking:

Are these businesses happy for customers to know that they’re home based?E

There are some businesses where being home based is actually a selling point. Homemade is, after all, a positive term. On the flip side, there are some industries where being home based could be detrimental to business.

For businesses that fall into the latter category, there are options available. This includes our own Mail Forwarding Services.

How it works

If you sign up we will allow you to use our address as your contact address (see Mail Box Pro if you’re also interested in a Limited Company Registered Office). We’ll then forward any mail that we receive onto you.

Two benefits:

• Gives the impression that you are a London based operation
• Protects your address (no one wants unexpected visitors)

For more information on our services take a look here:

Mail Forwarding Services

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