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As a business owner, you strive to make it easy for people to work with you. Whether it’s offering convenient office hours, plenty of parking, after-hours support, or an easy-to-navigate website, you already know that customers will flock to you (and stick around) if there’s no friction between them getting the product or service they Read More...

Have your callers ever experienced any of the following: • A busy signal • A clunky phone tree that traps callers in an endless loop • A message that says, “this voicemail box is full.” • Endless ringing with no one answering • Dropped calls • Poor reception All of these are symptoms of an Read More...

You might be able to get away with a single phone line when your business is brand new, but as you add employees, you’re going to need a more professional solution. Here’s the good news: enterprise-level functionality is now available to businesses of all sizes without an enterprise-level price tag. By installing a PBX phone Read More...

Even though VoIP has been commercially available since 1995, there are still a lot of misconceptions about it. Some people think it’s only for big businesses. Others believe that VoIP is nothing more than Skype and Zoom, and it’s only for solopreneurs. These views are not only conflicting, but they’re also inaccurate. Today’s VoIP systems Read More...

Households are saying goodbye to their landline phone systems in record numbers and embracing mobile technology. This trend begs the question about whether you should follow suit for your business. Though every business is different, there’s no denying that landline technology is on its way out. Recently, AT&T announced that they plan on ending landline Read More...

Are you curious about having a virtual phone system? Are you wondering how it’s different from what you currently have and what it would require for you to make the switch? We’ve got all your answers in this guide, including what to do before you decide to implement anything. But first, what is a virtual Read More...

Usually, the term “upgrade” is associated with something more expensive, but with VoIP, the opposite is true. VoIP, short for Voice over Internet Protocol, allows you to make and receive phone calls using your Internet connection instead of the traditional PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network), which still uses wires and cables to transmit voice data. Read More...

Is your business paying too much for an outdated phone system? Is there something better out there that has more features and flexibility, as well as a lower price tag? If it’s been a while since you’ve looked at your phone system, or you’re starting a new business and need a way to communicate both Read More...

You can think of VoIP applications in a couple of different ways… On the one hand, there are VoIP applications that allow you to make and receive phone and video calls over the Internet as well as transmit data. Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, and Google Hangouts are all examples of VoIP applications that small businesses Read More...

Payment processing can be dull and monotonous without the right support. Luckily, there are helpful payment processing tools to help your business spend less time collecting payments and more time taking care of customers. What is a payment processor? A payment processor is a third-party company that businesses use to accept credit and debit card Read More...

If you’ve begun the process of evaluating VoIP systems, you’ve probably had to consider several factors, such as your call volume, business size, and organizational structure. But have you wondered whether you should use hardphones or softphones? This guide will help you understand the differences and make a decision that’s right for where your business Read More...

Large companies are swallowing up small businesses at an alarming rate. Their deep pockets and resources give them access to enterprise tools that allow them to easily scale and grow. Enterprise phone solutions give large companies a significant edge, providing them with key tools and information they need to support their customers and make critical Read More...