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The Globe & Mail features Officeexec, the Toronto-based company that provides temporary and flexible office space for the at-home worker. Toronto entrepreneur Gratuz Devanesan opened Officeexec in March 2009 after recognizing that small businesses often require office type perks without requiring a permanent space. Devanesan's company responds to this need by providing clients with full receptionist services, as well as an address and portable phone and fax numbers. In addition, clients can get up to 10 hours of boardroom time each month at any of Officeexec's locations across Toronto.

"For $149 a month, clients receive the roaming use of office space at any location, or permanent space where they need it. They also get full receptionist services � there's always someone to answer the phone in your company name, forward messages and sign for deliveries. They get an address and portable phone and fax numbers they can take with them. Clients also get 10 hours of boardroom time each month."

"But Officeexec isn't just for startups. Established businesses have found the service useful as well."

Carter Hoppe, an immigration lawyer with offices in Toronto and Dubai, says: "Every once in a while I wonder how I practised law 15 years ago."

"Adam Evans, chief executive officer of Evolve Thought Media Group, a new, small advertising agency specializing in Web design and online marketing, has been using Officeexec for a little more than a year and loves the flexibility. "Essentially they don't charge for the little things that some of their competitors will � they include everything at one fair price. Basically, it helps keep overhead costs low."

"His previous company, which he sold, paid about $4,000 a month for a physical office space. He currently spends $149 a month. "I don't foresee an end to our relationship any time soon," Mr. Evans said."

"He has recommended Officeexec to five of his clients, and all have signed on to work in the "cloud office."

"We don't want startup businesses to feel small and startup," Mr. Devanesan says. "And we don't want people who have been in business a long time to feel worried about their professionalism and clients judging their setup. We really feel like we can service any kind of business, and give them all the professionalism they need without any burden."

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