Tax season is here, which means that accounting firms need to be at their very best. Below, we highlight 5 Key Ways VoIP Can Help Accounting Firms to outperform and outpace their competition now and into the future: Total Mobility for Accounting Firms Among the biggest and most important ways that VoIP (short for Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems can help accounting firms maximize productivity, efficiency, and client service is by enabling total mobility. All employees can make and receive calls from anywhere, simply by using an app on their smartphone. When an employee makes outgoing calls with the app, the accounting...

Construction companies are increasingly using hosted cloud phone systems to improve communication, track materials and coordinate designs between teams. This helps them manage projects better and keep up with the fast pace of the industry.Across the U.S., nearly 753,000 firms in the construction industry employ more than 7.8 million people. This includes carpenters, electricians, project managers, site managers, masons, plumbers, welders, glaziers, surveyors, engineers, architects, and the list goes on.  Collectively, they build over $1.8 trillion worth of structures each year.Strong, Ongoing GrowthConstruction projects which were canceled in the past have restarted. Low-interest rates mean the construction industry will keep...

A hosted telephone service can offer numerous benefits for businesses of all sizes. These benefits include increased flexibility, scalability, cost savings, improved productivity, enhanced customer experience, increased disaster recovery, and improved collaboration. With a hosted telephone service, businesses can access their phone system from anywhere with an internet connection, adding new lines and features as needed, and paying only for what they need. Additionally, a hosted telephone service offers features like virtual receptionists, call routing, and conference calling, which can help improve the customer experience and increase employee productivity. In the event of a disaster or emergency, a hosted telephone...

If you have been let down by RingCentral, then you are definitely not alone. A quick search reveals that numerous current and former RingCentral customers feel the same way. Here is a brief snapshot of some of the grievances: A RingCentral complaint posted on the Better Business Bureau’s website (342 complaints currently posted): “RingCentral could not fix our technical issue even after multiple communication. They took 1 week to respond every time we sent them information. We had a contract from September 2019 to September 2020 and after that term, we started to have technical issues. We decided to find another supplier...

The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is an inspiring testament to the power that comes with the courage to stand up against oppression. MLK was a leader in the civil rights movement who fought for racial equality in America, often at great personal risk. His fearless spirit encouraged others to pursue justice and demanded change from those in positions of authority who refused to recognize basic human rights. Martin Luther King used words as a powerful tool in his fight for civil liberties and social progress. His “I Have A Dream” speech remains one of the most iconic...

When it comes to choosing the right phone system for your business, you definitely want to make a smart decision that allows you to take the shortest path to value and ROI. To ensure this outcome, here are 3 BIG mistakes and how to avoid them: Mistake #1 When Choosing the Right Phone System for Your Business: Not Focusing on SERVICE Frankly, this article could begin and end with this mistake alone, because it is so important to know about and avoid.   Here is how the trap is set: a smooth, fast-talking phone company sales rep (or sometimes a whole bunch of them)...

To help you separate contenders from pretenders when looking for the right business phone service provider, here are five essential things to look for: #1: LOCAL Customer Service    Nothing is going to impact your experience and ROI more than whether or not you will get outstanding LOCAL customer service. Any business phone service provider that does provide this should be completely avoided.  During your research and due diligence, go beyond what a business phone service provider says about themselves. Take a look at what their customers say about them. Also, make sure that all reviews and testimonials are verified and authentic.  And if you...

One of the most common — and also the most important — questions that we get asked by our (soon-to-be) customers is: “How do we get a VoIP business telephone line from Carolina Digital Phone?” Below, we highlight at a high-level what the process generally looks like from initial consultation, through to adoption and implementation — ultimately allowing our customers to take the shortest path to value and ROI: Phase 1: Perform a Needs and Goals Analysis  We begin by asking our customers what they like — and also what they dislike — about their current landline business telephone line system (or VoIP...

At Carolina Digital Phone, we understand the importance of being prepared for any emergency, be it terrorist attacks, natural disasters, or other potential threats. That's why we continuously work to improve our services to provide a secure connection even during any emergency. Our commitment to safety and security is unwavering, and we always strive to keep our customers safe during any kind of power outage or another unexpected event....