In terms of benefits, simply having a receptionist answer the phone can be huge. A real human answering the phone lends an air of professionalism and confidence that the business is stable and can at least afford a secretary. Customers have the peace of mind that they will be able to get someone on the phone.

Additional benefits include fully equipped and functional office space. A company can move in and have their entire office space set up and ready to go with full secretarial support within hours or days. Compare that to going out and free office for linux renting typical office space.

Internet or phone lines can take weeks to set up. Other matters such as cleaning, painting and maintenance can add more time/difficulty to the process than having the office suite tenant take care of it all.

On the downside, tenants should be careful when interacting with other tenants, as any conflicts that may arise could cause awkward or uncomfortable situations.

The other tenants should be considered almost roommates, as you will see them regularly and possibly interact with them on a regular basis. Also, if secretarial support is sought, fees can add up quickly. How, when and under what conditions services will be paid for should be well understood and documented.