Phone Solutions for Business Growth: Small Biz Tools You Need

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In the business world, technology is rapidly evolving, and there are now more phone solutions for businesses than ever before. These innovative tools can be a major advantage for entrepreneurs looking to ensure their companies thrive. To get started on your journey, it’s crucial to understand your needs and carefully evaluate your options. For any small business, establishing effective communication tools is closely linked to success. Different businesses have different requirements, and today you can find a solution for just about anything. For example, while a restaurant might need a simple system for taking reservations or take-out orders, a tech

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While the digital-first era has seemingly moved everything online, established businesses still need a contact phone number. Whether it’s for availability to customers, internal (or inter-office) communications, or interfacing with vendors, there’s no ditching phone-based communication. And yet, that doesn’t mean that traditional phone systems are the only option. The fact is businesses don’t need their landlines anymore. Not only are they expensive, hard to upgrade, and limited in function, but they also lock employees to specific equipment and reduce workplace flexibility. Businesses everywhere seek communications upgrades that will disencumber their staff and improve functionality, whether by choice or necessity.

Read More »

Communication has always driven the business world, and the technological advancements in how we conduct business have been instrumental in providing many opportunities for small businesses to seize. Still, there are drawbacks to all this increased productivity.  Thanks to the reality of constantly being in touch, we now live in an interruption-driven society. We’re constantly available to do our best work, but at the same time, constant notifications are demanding our attention. With so much competition for attention, is it any wonder that more than 90% of employees surveyed estimate they waste up to 40% of their work time on

Read More »

Permanent remote working teams are the new normal for many businesses across various sectors. While an entirely remote workforce carries several advantages for management and staff, this model also presents some unique challenges. This article will discuss how a distributed workforce affects the business and its employees and how management can successfully navigate a virtual working arrangement.  Benefits of a Remote Workforce A healthier environment and less waste While working remotely gives employees freedom from in-office, stress-inducing distractions, it also positively impacts our natural environment. Fewer vehicles are on the road when more people work from home, resulting in decreased

Read More »

Remote work is the new paradigm. Despite forecasts that workers would be back in offices post-pandemic, the ability to work remotely remains a significant consideration for those seeking employment. Once employees proved that they could not only conduct business as usual remotely but often be more productive in doing so, there was little appetite to go back into the office. That trend shows no sign of slowing down and may even increase as we step into 2023.  A remote workforce requires reliable communication between both the employees and customers of a business. For small businesses, a virtual phone system can

Read More »
New business resources

Many of our customers are in the process of starting a new business. It makes sense because selecting the best communication solution and the right phone number for your business is crucial to success. But we know getting a phone system set up isn’t the only task for new business owners.   That’s why we’ve partnered with TRUiC (The Really Useful Information Company), creators of How To Start an LLC. The TRUiC team is dedicated to helping folks navigate the path to business success. They provide detailed information and valuable tools to make the process less overwhelming. Check out these fantastic

Read More »
Benefits of VoIP

Effective and efficient communication is key to success in any business, from internal contact between staff and leaders to external contact with current and potential customers. How well your company communicates determines how well your business operations run.  In fact, Expert Market says that statistics indicate that technology became a key component of staying connected in 2020 and continues to be from this point on. Their report noted these crucial statistics for support: Lack of good communication and collaboration was cited as the reason for most workplace failures by 86% of workers and executives.  You can boost organizational productivity by

Read More »
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Join Phone.com’s VP of Sales/Call Center Operations Chris Basile on September 15th and 16th at @AA-ISP’s Virtual Sales Summit with an agenda that has sessions for all levels of sales professionals! As the world of sales changes, you must adapt your skills and tech stack, learn to overcome new objections and obstacles, and ultimately, thrive in our new virtual world.

Read More »

By: Ari Last week I wrote about the SocComm event we were attending. Now it is time to summarize it. The event took place Tuesday at a great facility downtown New York City and was planned and produced by Jeff Pulver. Right after the event I left on vacation so I just got an opportunity to post this now. 48 hours delay is still ok, no? SocComm was a great and energizing event. It was different than most conferences or seminars one usually attends and it really did live up to our expectations bringing together experts, professionals in the space

Read More »

By: Ari The end of every year is always a time when lots of predictions for the new year appear in various publications. Today I wanted to comment on NetworkWorld and the Top 10 predictions for VoIP and convergence for 2009. I agree with the authors, Steve Taylor and Larry Hettick with most (if not all) of their thoughts as I have also stated in some of my predictions. First, as I wrote in my previous blog, i do think that we need to NOT generalize and call it “Predictions for VoIP” as Voip is to general. Any replacements are

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By: Ari Today, Phone.com announced a new service called Phone.com Global Numbers. Phone.com now offers all its Virtual Office customers the ability to obtain a phone number over 40 countries. If you have a business in the US but have customers or clients in France (see complete list of countries here) you can get a local phone number with say a Paris area code and give it to your clients. They now can dial that number and reach you in the US. Simple. They only pay a price of a local Paris call. You only pay for a US minute

Read More »

By: Alon Cohen NEW Phone.Com online forum lets customers and office managers collaborate, ask questions about product features and share ideas. PHONE.COM LABS is home to new technologies and “ideas-in-progress” developed by Phone.Com programmers and engineers. Brian Scott, our COO explains how “Phone.Com Labs” works to form a link from traditional product development cycles to a more user-centric innovation. What does Phone.Com Labs do? Phone.Com Labs was launched as a forum for sharing new technologies, concepts and ideas with potential users and customers. Our purpose is to offer previews so our developers, engineers and users can have a discussion about

Read More »

There are many publications covering the voice over IP (VoIP) industry. One of the better industry publications for reviewing trends and seeing some “real analyzed” industry stats is: IP Business News, edited by Gary Kim. A recent article discusses the large number of home phone lines that the big incumbent phone companies are losing. Contrary to what many think, these lines are not all lost to mobile phones. The article addresses a survey conducted by the Yankee Group showing that “Many consumers are not getting rid of their home phone but instead are switching to alternate or lower cost residential

Read More »

I PORT YOU PORT HE PORTS SHE PORTS   What is port? Some people think of sailing, others dessert wine (actually come to think of it they go together). But here at Phone.com we think of the verb TO PORT as one of the best features. Why? Because we totally get that you are well known not just by the company you keep, but by the number you give out. Your identity may be integrally linked to your digits. So keep them, just PORT them to our service.   Enter Phone.com. You can enjoy all the benefits our Virtual Office

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Phone.com - Fast Eddie Chambers

Answer: Fast Eddie Chambers.   This weekend I watched a great fight, split decision, between Fast Eddie Chambers and Calvin Brock in the IBF heavyweight title elimination round. Chambers won, and I have to believe that not only his incredible speed and beautiful moves, but also his imprinted team gear had something to do with it. Yes, folks, Team Chambers was wearing the green(ish), black and white of Phone.com. I know I promised you a dissertation on the virtues of virtual office, but watching two talented guys throw punches sounds more interesting right now. And it is still the weekend.

Read More »
Closeup of male hand dialing a phone number making a business or personal phone call.

In the business world, technology is rapidly evolving, and there are now more phone solutions for businesses than ever before. These innovative tools can be a major advantage for entrepreneurs looking to ensure their companies thrive. To get started on your journey, it’s crucial to understand your needs and carefully evaluate your options. For any small business, establishing effective communication tools is closely linked to success. Different businesses have different requirements, and today you can find a solution for just about anything. For example, while a restaurant might need a simple system for taking reservations or take-out orders, a tech

Read More »

While the digital-first era has seemingly moved everything online, established businesses still need a contact phone number. Whether it’s for availability to customers, internal (or inter-office) communications, or interfacing with vendors, there’s no ditching phone-based communication. And yet, that doesn’t mean that traditional phone systems are the only option. The fact is businesses don’t need their landlines anymore. Not only are they expensive, hard to upgrade, and limited in function, but they also lock employees to specific equipment and reduce workplace flexibility. Businesses everywhere seek communications upgrades that will disencumber their staff and improve functionality, whether by choice or necessity.

Read More »

Communication has always driven the business world, and the technological advancements in how we conduct business have been instrumental in providing many opportunities for small businesses to seize. Still, there are drawbacks to all this increased productivity.  Thanks to the reality of constantly being in touch, we now live in an interruption-driven society. We’re constantly available to do our best work, but at the same time, constant notifications are demanding our attention. With so much competition for attention, is it any wonder that more than 90% of employees surveyed estimate they waste up to 40% of their work time on

Read More »

Permanent remote working teams are the new normal for many businesses across various sectors. While an entirely remote workforce carries several advantages for management and staff, this model also presents some unique challenges. This article will discuss how a distributed workforce affects the business and its employees and how management can successfully navigate a virtual working arrangement.  Benefits of a Remote Workforce A healthier environment and less waste While working remotely gives employees freedom from in-office, stress-inducing distractions, it also positively impacts our natural environment. Fewer vehicles are on the road when more people work from home, resulting in decreased

Read More »

Remote work is the new paradigm. Despite forecasts that workers would be back in offices post-pandemic, the ability to work remotely remains a significant consideration for those seeking employment. Once employees proved that they could not only conduct business as usual remotely but often be more productive in doing so, there was little appetite to go back into the office. That trend shows no sign of slowing down and may even increase as we step into 2023.  A remote workforce requires reliable communication between both the employees and customers of a business. For small businesses, a virtual phone system can

Read More »
New business resources

Many of our customers are in the process of starting a new business. It makes sense because selecting the best communication solution and the right phone number for your business is crucial to success. But we know getting a phone system set up isn’t the only task for new business owners.   That’s why we’ve partnered with TRUiC (The Really Useful Information Company), creators of How To Start an LLC. The TRUiC team is dedicated to helping folks navigate the path to business success. They provide detailed information and valuable tools to make the process less overwhelming. Check out these fantastic

Read More »
Benefits of VoIP

Effective and efficient communication is key to success in any business, from internal contact between staff and leaders to external contact with current and potential customers. How well your company communicates determines how well your business operations run.  In fact, Expert Market says that statistics indicate that technology became a key component of staying connected in 2020 and continues to be from this point on. Their report noted these crucial statistics for support: Lack of good communication and collaboration was cited as the reason for most workplace failures by 86% of workers and executives.  You can boost organizational productivity by

Read More »
AA-ISP Logo

Join Phone.com’s VP of Sales/Call Center Operations Chris Basile on September 15th and 16th at @AA-ISP’s Virtual Sales Summit with an agenda that has sessions for all levels of sales professionals! As the world of sales changes, you must adapt your skills and tech stack, learn to overcome new objections and obstacles, and ultimately, thrive in our new virtual world.

Read More »

By: Ari Last week I wrote about the SocComm event we were attending. Now it is time to summarize it. The event took place Tuesday at a great facility downtown New York City and was planned and produced by Jeff Pulver. Right after the event I left on vacation so I just got an opportunity to post this now. 48 hours delay is still ok, no? SocComm was a great and energizing event. It was different than most conferences or seminars one usually attends and it really did live up to our expectations bringing together experts, professionals in the space

Read More »

By: Ari The end of every year is always a time when lots of predictions for the new year appear in various publications. Today I wanted to comment on NetworkWorld and the Top 10 predictions for VoIP and convergence for 2009. I agree with the authors, Steve Taylor and Larry Hettick with most (if not all) of their thoughts as I have also stated in some of my predictions. First, as I wrote in my previous blog, i do think that we need to NOT generalize and call it “Predictions for VoIP” as Voip is to general. Any replacements are

Read More »

By: Ari Today, Phone.com announced a new service called Phone.com Global Numbers. Phone.com now offers all its Virtual Office customers the ability to obtain a phone number over 40 countries. If you have a business in the US but have customers or clients in France (see complete list of countries here) you can get a local phone number with say a Paris area code and give it to your clients. They now can dial that number and reach you in the US. Simple. They only pay a price of a local Paris call. You only pay for a US minute

Read More »

By: Alon Cohen NEW Phone.Com online forum lets customers and office managers collaborate, ask questions about product features and share ideas. PHONE.COM LABS is home to new technologies and “ideas-in-progress” developed by Phone.Com programmers and engineers. Brian Scott, our COO explains how “Phone.Com Labs” works to form a link from traditional product development cycles to a more user-centric innovation. What does Phone.Com Labs do? Phone.Com Labs was launched as a forum for sharing new technologies, concepts and ideas with potential users and customers. Our purpose is to offer previews so our developers, engineers and users can have a discussion about

Read More »

There are many publications covering the voice over IP (VoIP) industry. One of the better industry publications for reviewing trends and seeing some “real analyzed” industry stats is: IP Business News, edited by Gary Kim. A recent article discusses the large number of home phone lines that the big incumbent phone companies are losing. Contrary to what many think, these lines are not all lost to mobile phones. The article addresses a survey conducted by the Yankee Group showing that “Many consumers are not getting rid of their home phone but instead are switching to alternate or lower cost residential

Read More »

I PORT YOU PORT HE PORTS SHE PORTS   What is port? Some people think of sailing, others dessert wine (actually come to think of it they go together). But here at Phone.com we think of the verb TO PORT as one of the best features. Why? Because we totally get that you are well known not just by the company you keep, but by the number you give out. Your identity may be integrally linked to your digits. So keep them, just PORT them to our service.   Enter Phone.com. You can enjoy all the benefits our Virtual Office

Read More »
Phone.com - Fast Eddie Chambers

Answer: Fast Eddie Chambers.   This weekend I watched a great fight, split decision, between Fast Eddie Chambers and Calvin Brock in the IBF heavyweight title elimination round. Chambers won, and I have to believe that not only his incredible speed and beautiful moves, but also his imprinted team gear had something to do with it. Yes, folks, Team Chambers was wearing the green(ish), black and white of Phone.com. I know I promised you a dissertation on the virtues of virtual office, but watching two talented guys throw punches sounds more interesting right now. And it is still the weekend.

Read More »
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