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As a small business owner, you've tried sales and marketing tactic in the book to reach your customers and increase sales, but SMS marketing is by far the most effective when it comes to actually getting their attention. It's cheaper, has a wider reach, and reaps a higher open and response rate than many other conventional marketing channels. If you’re looking to gain an edge over the competition, creating a text message marketing campaign should be at the top of your list!

However, since your business texts will be interspersed with your clients' personal texts, you have to be extremely mindful of not annoying them with irrelevant or unimportant messages. SMS etiquette is key here, as you don't want to get blocked for text messaging missteps!

Voxox just announced that its virtual PBX service Cloud Phone is now going to include free SMS with all Cloud Phone subscription plans. The major virtual PBX players typically do not offer two-way texting for free within their monthly calling plans. With Cloud Phone, all calling plans now come with 1,000 to 5,000 monthly text messages at no additional charge. Full press release here. 

Today The Associated Press helped us spread the word on an amazing customer story with the article titled, "US Navy Turns to Cloud Technology to Reduce Drunken Driving" by Yuri Kageyama. The article was syndicated around the world, online and print, in outlets such as The New York Times and Fox News and many others. So what caught the world's attention?  The U.S. Navy's NPTU (Nuclear Power Training Unit) has been using Voxox Cloud Phone in an unexpected way -- to curb drunk driving among its troops. 

We announced some news today in regards to the company's vision and direction. We're now going to be 100% focused on innovating for the business market with our Cloud Phone service and our other business solutions. This means we are retiring our free consumer app. Take a look at this morning's press release below and comment here or on our social channels if you have any questions...

Voxox Cloud Phone just went mobile with a new app.  The app complements our original Cloud Phone web service, but it also has some exclusive features. Also noteworthy is that this new mobile app is the first product to use Voxox's patent-pending VoIP codec, which has outperformed Skype, Line, and We Chat in recent MOS tests evaluating voice quality, particularly in poor connectivity environments. Check out the press release below to get the info! 

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? 

We just got a really cool recognition from ChannelProSMB - Voxox was named a "Vendor on the Vanguard 2016" in the Unified Communications category, and one key reason is Voxox Cloud Phone!

ChannelProSMB compiles an annual list of "lesser-known innovators you may not have heard of yet, but will be glad to know better" based on the suggestions of analysts and industry influencers. The list is published in the ChannelProSMB March 2016 print issue cover story, which highlights 2-3 companies per industry category. Voxox is on p.24. Here's a quote:

"Voxox Cloud Phone enables cash-strapped businesses to turn a collection of iPhone and Android devices into a robust business telephony system at an affordable cost."

Here's a link to our page in the digital issue of the magazine and our official press release is below:

 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.

The popularity of hosted PBX continues to grow as more businesses are making the switch due to the enhanced communication and affordable costs. One of the key factors to the cost efficiency of hosted services is that there’s no need to invest in any physical equipment. If your business is concerned with staying under budget, than it might be time to consider a hosted PBX phone system. Here are a few advantages of upgrading your business communication:

With the business market as competitive as ever, business owners have to look for cost savings wherever possible. Unified communications and VoIP technology not only helps boost productivity and the efficiency of business processes, but can also help you reap considerable cost savings. By migrating your existing phone system to VoIP, you would be saving money that can then be focused on growing and expanding your business.