Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 4:09 PM EST

There are many benefits to running a business from home – you don’t have to battle early morning traffic, your wardrobe is not a focal point, you have 24/7 access to your office materials and resources in the comfort of your home, and you can save a ton of money by not paying to rent an office space.

However, there are also challenges to operating your business from home, and a crucial one is centered on maintaining and promoting a professional image. Home business owners struggle to promote an image that can compete with the big businesses in their industry, especially when it comes to answering the phone.

An unreliable and ineffective phone answering system can mean disaster for an otherwise excellent home business. Therefore, having a good home phone service is essential for setting up a business phone system that will best serve your customers and you.

Get a home phone service that gives your home business the professional boost it needs.