The Remote World Of Work

Diana Naramore • July 10, 2021

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Did you know that four million people quit their jobs in April? Many of these folks are breaking out on their own and starting a business. There is no doubt that a huge shift towards remote work will continue even now as the world continues to open back up.
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"Nicholas Bloom, an economist at Stanford, predicts that more work will likely take place remotely—22 percent of workdays in the future, compared to just 5 percent pre-pandemic."
Along with this shift comes the need for innovative systems to support our changing world, and Sip and Ship can help.

Live and work from wherever life takes you with our traditional or virtual mailbox services. When you sign up for a Sip and Ship mailbox service, you will receive a Ballard or Greenwood address - your choice - to have your mail sent to, and we’ll do the rest. Our virtual service includes scanning and emailing your mail, check depositing, and on-demand mail and package forwarding to wherever you are in the world.

Whether your work takes you on the road or you’re beginning to start your journey into entrepreneurship, Sip and Ship looks forward to assisting you.

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