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Call forwarding
Call forwarding that never drops a customer
One business number, routed wherever the work happens. Forward to your mobile, a team, or voicemail that lands in your inbox as text.
- Forward to any mobile or desk phone
- Ring groups so the whole team can answer
- Business hours and after-hours routing
- Voicemail transcribed to email
LOBI SPACE
Your Real Office Address
Why forwarding beats a second phone
A dedicated business line keeps your personal number private and your Google listing consistent. Forwarding means you carry one phone and customers still reach the business.
How it is set up
Configured in your dashboard, no phone system vocabulary required.
Pick a local 312 or 773 number
Choose where calls ring, in what order
Set hours for after-hours voicemail
Review call logs and voicemail any time
Members
What Chicago members say
4.8 RatingLOVED BY CHICAGO BUSINESS OWNERS
5 out of 5 stars
I got Google verified in a week with the Lobi address after two failed attempts elsewhere. Mail gets scanned before lunch.
5 out of 5 stars
We run the whole company from here: mailbox downstairs, meeting room upstairs. One bill, one building, no WeWork upsell calls.
5 out of 5 stars
Registered agent plus notary in the same place saved me a courier run every month. Staff actually answer the phone.
5 out of 5 stars
The virtual office agreement was accepted by the city for my business license the same week I signed up.
5 out of 5 stars
Mail forwarding to Arizona every Friday like clockwork. I have not missed an IRS notice since switching.
5 out of 5 stars
Started on the mailbox plan, moved into a private office six months later. No renegotiation drama.
5 out of 5 stars
Walk-in notary saved my closing twice. They stamped and scanned everything in under ten minutes.
5 out of 5 stars
Same-day scans mean I see checks before the bank does. On-demand pickup is worth it alone.
5 out of 5 stars
The meeting rooms are properly kitted out and reception makes client days easy.
5 out of 5 stars
Registered agent for both entities plus one address on every filing. Renewal reminders actually arrive.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 on Google.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Still unsure? Send us a message and we will walk you through the right plan.
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