Modern technology means that many, if most start-ups begin as one person operations from a kitchen table with a laptop.
However, although this is possible, anyone doing this will be able to tell you what they miss out on from having a dedicated office – a reputable address that separates work from home, someone else to answer the phone (and let you get on with your core business) and a space to meet clients in that isn’t your front room.
Thanks to the advent of the virtual office, all these needs can be met, without the expensive overhead of leasing a permanent office.