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The Life and Balance of Small Business Owners

by Phone.com

Owning a business has been part of the landscape of the American Dream for decades, but these days, few who go as far as creating a business realize the demands on their time at the outset.
As a small business owner, it’s hard not to be on call twenty-four hours a day every day of the year, especially in today’s global economy, and that can make balancing your life and your business very delicate.

Perhaps the reason this task becomes so complex is the addition of cell phones to the mix. Without the proper options on their phones, it’s tough to manage personal calls and business calls simultaneously.

So what is the answer? It’s essential to ensure you have a phone system that allows you to separate your business life from your personal life. Today’s mobile office apps from companies like Phone.com are helping thousands do just that. By providing access to voicemail interfaces that truly let you handle the flow of messages as well as great features like call blocking technology and the ability to transfer calls from one extension of your company to another, it’s possible to manage your business and personal life with one touch.

It’s not always going to be easy to maintain a balance, but thanks to an increasing number of features on mobile office apps, getting a bit of work done while you’re at the beach with the kids is more possible than ever.

Mobility and PBX’s: They’re Not Mutually Exclusive

by Phone.com

Small businesses have a lot on their plates to earn the “successful” label, but one factor that doesn’t always come into play when it comes to planning is the phone system. Sure, most small business owners seem to understand that some access to a phone system is necessary, but as they begin looking into the available possibilities, the task becomes almost overwhelming. Many these days work to decide between two options: a mobile phone system or a PBX. The reasoning behind the choice is a fairly clear one, too.

PBX Systems:
• Allow owners to mange voicemail
• Create the option for call conferencing and group calling
• Offer automatic call handling
• Create user statistics and call logs

Mobile Phone systems:
• Give customers access to employees no matter where they are
• Create an atmosphere of constant productivity and contact

Fortunately, if you’re a small business owner, you no longer have to choose between the real benefit of going mobile and the amazing features of PBX thanks to mobile office apps from companies like Phone.com. With the ability to manage your voicemail just like you could with PBX, block calls from unwanted numbers, and even review your call logs on the go, mobile office apps are truly revolutionizing the face of small businesses. It’s hard to imagine that anyone had to be standing by a piece of equipment just to get a fax a few years ago, but mobile office apps can automatically deliver faxes to your mobile phone. The real drawback of systems like these, of course, has been the fact that you’re still mobile, so customers will see that when you ring in on their caller IDs. Now, companies like Phone.com have found a way to conquer even that, though. When you call in, it looks like you’re calling from the office.

It’s no longer necessary to make the difficult choice between PBX and mobile. For most small business owners, it’s all mobile these days.

Affordable Business Phone Service Plans for Small Businesses

by Phone.com

Small businesses face a lot of challenges and unexpected expenses but Phone.com is offering a Virtual Office phone service that is both practical and affordable. Voice over IP based phone services are becoming increasingly popular nowadays as the cost for traditional phone services are just outside of reach for many start up companies. Virtual Office has all of the features of high-end professional phone services at a fraction of the cost leaving all of your customers or prospective customers with an impression of exceptional professionalism.

Virtual Office offers the convenience of adding unlimited extensions easily and without any extra cost. This comes in handy during unexpected growth periods, allowing each employee to have his or her own extension. Each extension offers personal voicemail boxes and email delivery of voicemail. Best of all, there is no additional cost for equipment or additional extensions.

Menus and Dial by name directories add a sense of professionalism to even the smallest of companies. These services are especially handy for those who do not have the budget to hire a receptionist. Each call is directed to the correct extension via automated message. Dial by name directories allow callers to dial in the name of the party they are intending to reach without waiting through a recording.

Never miss another call again with Follow Me Phone Calling. This feature is great for the business owner on the go as it forwards your phone calls to multiple numbers like your home phone or your cell phone. Messaging features like text message voicemail notification, text voicemail transcription and Internet voicemail services allow you to be in the loop at all times.

With phone.com, you can take your phone service with you when you travel. All you need is your telephone adapter or IP phone and an Internet connection. You will be able to make and receive calls on your normal phone number. This feature is especially useful for companies that have multiple locations, offices, or employees that work from home. Customers can dial in using one unified phone number and dialing the desired individuals extension. This eliminates the need to memorize multiple phone numbers.

there are several different plans to choose from so that you are only paying for what you need. You can purchase plans based on the number of minutes desired. Unlike traditional phone companies, most of the bells and whistles are offered free of charge! To learn more about Phone.com features click here.

Phone.com Announces Channel Sales Program Targeted at Small to Medium Virtual Office Customers

by Phone.com

Program enlists independent sales agents and value-added resellers for the sale and deployment of
high-quality, cost-effective alternatives to expensive premises-based telephone systems

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Livingston, NJ, May 11, 2010 – Phone.com, a recognized leader in providing affordable Voice over Internet (VoIP) services for small businesses, today announced the implementation of its Channel Partner Program (CPP). The program is designed with today’s professional sales agents and value-added resellers in mind, offering up-front Success Fee opportunities as well as a recurring percentage from sales generated by CPP participants.
Ari Rabban, Phone.com CEO observed, “independent sales agents provide an important service to business customers throughout the United States. Phone.com recognizes that there have been few solutions for IP telephony available for agents to sell to customers with lower-end requirements of two to forty phone lines. This program has been created to address that need and to contribute to their successes.”

Phone.com Virtual Office is a small business virtual PBX phone system that lets an agent’s clients or customers decide where and how calls are routed. They can be provided with a toll free 1-800 number, vanity number, any local area code number, or even transfer (“port”) their existing number. Every caller who dials that number can be greeted by a professional auto attendant that will guide each call to the correct extension/destination. These features have been available to larger businesses but now can be offered to businesses of all sizes, using existing Internet connectivity wherever possible.

The CPP offers the following benefits to sales partners:
• Multi-faceted agent compensation plan
• Recognized name and market leader in SMB hosted PBX and cloud communications
• A financially successful partner
• Comprehensive suite of services, features, and equipment for “cloud” communications
• Regular communications with CPP members
• Extensive tools, white papers, and case studies
• Automated service ordering portal
• Private web portal for CPP members

About Phone.com (R)
Phone.com (R) is an online cloud based phone company offering a variety of innovative, economical phone services designed for entrepreneurs, home offices, small businesses and individuals. Powered by advanced VoIP and SaaS technologies, the company currently offers the following communications products: Phone.com Virtual Office for small businesses, Phone.com Virtual Number for individuals on the go, Phone.com Home Phone Plus for consumers along with Phone.com Mobile Office and Phone.com Mobile VoIP, all with extremely affordable monthly plans priced as low as $4.88.
Phone.com’s mission is to offer the best value and peerless 24/7 customer support for its unique telecommunications solutions. Phone.com products are designed and optimized for the expanding marketplace of SOHO (small office/home office) businesses and individuals.
For further details: www.phone.com or call 800-997-9179.

Company Contact:
Kristine Bennett
Calysto Communications
404-266-2060 x13
kfbennett@calysto.com

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