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Getting a business off the ground is a daunting task. With obstacles like managing a low budget and balancing quality and growth, your business could experience several bumps right off the gate. Small businesses owners need every advantage to get ahead, especially with so much competition vying for the top spot in the market. Replacing your traditional phone with a VoIP system not only enhances your communication but also boosts your business’s professional image and reputation. This is essential for growing your company and distinguishing yourself from rival businesses.

So why is a small business VoIP phone system right for you? 

 A customer driven focus is the engine that moves practically every company in today’s business environment. With that being the case, it is paramount that the first and last impression your company makes on customers is a good one. However, in a competitive market, there are many obstacles that could hinder small businesses from leaving a big impression, especially when going up against large corporations. Not only do they need to reach and meet the demands of potential customers, but also need to so on a much smaller budget.

With all the advanced tools for connecting with today’s customers, it just isn't conducive for businesses to stick with old technology. If you and your staff still use traditional landline phones, you could unknowingly be limiting your business. That's especially the case if you plan to expand soon or want to provide more freedom to your employees to use mobile devices. The costs of maintenance alone on physical landline phones are already problematic. With a hosted PBX system, your business can not only boost efficiency but also save on IT expenses. 

Here's how switching to hosted PBX can help your business eliminate IT expenses: 

Wait … Who invented the telephone?

It’s always a little bit disconcerting when you find out things aren’t what you thought they were. Classic example: Pluto. Growing up, we were taught that Pluto was the ninth planet, discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930. I wonder how Clyde would have felt about its downgrading to planetoid in 1992? Suddenly Pluto is no longer a planet? Appalling. Years later, tomatoes were called into question. Fruit or vegetable? When I was told that a hare isn’t a rabbit, well, that’s when I lost it. There’s a vague feeling of betrayal that comes with these revelations. I was taught this stuff in school, and now it’s wrong?

After a recent decision, the FCC has decided to regulate Internet Service Providers in the same way common carriers (a.k.a., phone and cable companies) are regulated. While some concerned citizens are crying “foul,” saying it’s the government’s first step toward regulating the Internet, the reality is simpler and much less ominous.

Having reliable communication to connect internally and with customers is essential to any business. However, the big concern that many business owners face is implementing a dependable, high quality voice service without breaking the bank. This is where SIP trunking comes in. SIP trunks are an affordable option for companies that don’t want to sacrifice quality and reliability for budget saving costs.

Here’s how your business could take advantage of SIP Trunks:

People hate to say “I don’t know.” It’s just human nature. Many times I’ve found myself inventing things in order to avoid saying those dreaded words. As a result, in an effort to not sound ignorant when asked something I can’t answer, I’ve inadvertently spread misinformation and wound up sounding more ignorant than if I’d only said “I don’t know.”

When it comes to running a small business, the list of challenges that you face daily could be overwhelming. Business owners are met with the task of juggling time and responsibilities, as well as allocating budget and resources. Finding an efficient and cost-effective solution could make the substantial difference in the success and growth of your small business. A reliable hosted PBX system will not only allow seamless communication, but also solve other problems which small business owners face day-to-day.

Here are 3 problems that a hosted PBX phone system can solve for your business:

Everybody makes mistakes. Most of the time they’re no big deal. You screw up, you fix it, you move on to your next one. Few mistakes are unfixable. But each of The Five Biggest Mistakes You Can Make with Your Free Calling App can easily be avoided.

Take a look at five key things you may be doing to miss out on the best VoIP experience.

Every month I’m stumped as to why my $9.99 per line mobile plan, with unlimited free texting, is costing me $240. There are only three lines on my plan, but in reality I’m paying $24 per line. I’m not complaining [necessarily], just a little confused. Are you, like me, wishing for a more predictable monthly bill?  And what else do you wish for in your mobile communications?