What you need to know before making the switch to Virtual PBX
It’s happening! You’ve been thinking about it for a while now and have finally decided to switch to business VoIP. Good news, you are not alone! According to a recent study by VoIP comparison resource Software Advice, more than half of prospective buyers were investing in business VoIP service for the first time. The bad […]
Business Phone Systems 101
How do business phone systems work? This is a very high level introduction to business phone systems aimed at conveying the right message to business owners, executives, stakeholders, and managers for over 10 years now. The topics are as follows: Business Phone System Basics Types of Business Voice Access Types of Business Phone Solutions […]
3 reasons to ditch your POTS for VoIP today
Are you still using the plain old telephone system (POTS) to run your business? How do you know when it is time to switch to VoIP? I am going to briefly discuss what are the 3 main reasons its time to ditch your POTS solution for VoIP today. VoIP Features I am not going to […]
Why Entrepreneurs should be proud to be called a Jack of all Trades
I recently hosted Startup Canada’s weekly Twitter chat (#startupchats) and the title of the topic was “Keep Grinding: An Entrepreneur Toolbox”. The purpose of the conversation was to find out why entrepreneurs are “Jack of All Trades” and what are the tools that help them stay focused and on their Grind. What caught me right […]
The Essential Business VoIP Features That You Need to Know
Can you imagine receiving an urgent voicemail in your email inbox while you are on the road, getting an important business call on your laptop when you are at an internet cafe, or perhaps your company having a phone number with a California area code despite the fact that your offices are in Texas? Sounds […]
Do you have a Conference Bridge Ready?
We live in a world and age where the strong rule over the weak. The same is true in the competitive business environment. Most corporations and international companies have many more tools at their disposal, being able to wipe out their weaker competition with ease. On the other hand, small businesses lack the tools and […]
Does the rise of VoIP mean the Death of the traditional (POTS) landline?
Until recently, nearly all businesses with phone service have a twisted pair of red and green wires passing through the wall to connect to a telephone, via an RJ-11 Jack. You would then be required to pay a monthly fee to a utility company for using this phone service, and an extra amount for long […]
Reasons Why SMB Should Consider Moving to the Cloud
Why You Should Move to the Cloud Today By Edwin J. Frondozo, Co-founder & CEO Free 5-day course to learn how to build resiliency and business continuity for your business Small and medium business (SMB) owners often need to deal with a lot of information, some of which they would want to keep private and […]
3 Video Collaboration Tools for Every SMB
Small businesses are constantly on the look out for ways to cut back on costs. The Internet has made it possible for them to cut travel related costs. Video conferencing allows team members or clients to collaborate and meet virtually, regardless of where they are. It does wonders in cutting phone bills and travel costs. […]
Top 3 Social Media Tools That Every SMB Should Be Using
I find it so crazy how the Internet enables small and medium sized businesses (SMB) to market their products or services online, at little to no extra cost. As an entrepreneur, it is easy to set up your own social media marketing campaign. All you need is to find the tools to help you maximize […]