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May 5, 2020
Re-think Your Business Operations with These 10 Safety Precautions

The last few months have been a whirlwind of change for almost everyone on the planet. The outbreak of COVID-19 has shut down huge segments of the economy in countries around the world, and most businesses have dealt with significant alterations to their operations. As businesses, economies, and other organizations prepare to open up in Read More...

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Feb 19, 2020
Important Factors to Consider When Deciding on a Phone System

Do you ever wish you had a crystal ball? Not only could you predict each week’s winning lottery numbers, but you’d also be able to look into the future and see if you made the right decision when it came to your business phone system. Even though a communication system is one of the most Read More...

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Feb 19, 2020
Upgrade Your Business Phones with Smart Technology

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...

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Feb 19, 2020
Understanding How PBX Phone Systems Can Be an Asset to Your Small Business

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...

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Feb 11, 2020
What is SIP Trunking, and How Should Businesses be Using It?

Have you ever wondered how companies like Skype and Facebook are able to provide users the capability to communicate with people all over the world for free? The secret is SIP, aka Session Initiation Protocol. SIP is the protocol that enables VoIP, the technology that allows voice calls to be transmitted over the Internet. Though Read More...

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Feb 11, 2020
How Small Businesses Benefit from Replacing Landlines with VOIP

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...

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Feb 11, 2020
How VoIP Optimizes Small Businesses

Do you ever wonder how businesses functioned before the Internet? Being able to send emails, share files, access digital information instantly, and collaborate online has revolutionized the way companies operate today. And now, thanks to the Internet, businesses of all sizes can use this network to make and receive phone calls. The technology is called Read More...

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Feb 11, 2020
7 Benefits of Using VoIP for Your Business

Does your business have a reliable Internet connection? If the answer is yes, then your business could be benefited by using VoIP. Short for Voice over Internet Protocol, VoIP is a technology protocol that allows voice and multimedia data to be transmitted via the Internet. In more everyday terms, when you talk on the phone, Read More...

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Feb 10, 2020
How to Know if VoIP is the Right Solution for Your Business

Now that 2020 is well underway, isn’t it time to take a look at your phone system? Is it serving your needs? Is it appropriately priced? Many businesses make the mistake of not putting much thought into their phones. However, given how vital communication is to small businesses, it’s wise to thoroughly evaluate your current Read More...

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Feb 4, 2020
How Landline Phone Systems Reduce Efficiency in Your Small Business

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...

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Feb 4, 2020
Facts to Consider When Choosing a Softphone App for Your Business

There’s a lot of confusion about softphones, so it’s time to separate fact from fiction. The first thing to understand is that a softphone is not a physical phone. It’s a software program or app that uses VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) to make and receive calls over the Internet. Part of the confusion stems Read More...

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Feb 4, 2020
Why Smartphone App Usage is Increasing Among Small Business

The amount of computing power we now hold in the palms of our hands is staggering. Thanks to the advent and evolution of smartphones, most of us are walking around with powerful minicomputers that not only make voice and video calls, but also take photos and videos, shop online, access podcasts, stream music, and more. Read More...