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Working from home has quickly become the new normal for many people. Remote working has been an effective way for people to continue to run their businesses, even in these uncertain times. It’s been a great time to discover new ways of working and new tools, allowing everyone to stay connected and keep business running as usual, for now at least. One of the most popular applications right now is Zoom.us - an app that’s being used to conduct video meetings all over the world, and even political business in some countries! Video conferencing helps to keep meetings going, as well...

Since it first emerged in China last year, the coronavirus has spread rapidly across the globe. To slow the spread of this disease, many U.S. states and municipal governments have either ordered or recommended that individuals stay home as much as possible and avoid contact with others. This has interrupted work for many businesses, who are now looking for remote work solutions. But this isn't the only situation when telework solutions can benefit your company, and recent events have highlighted the many advantages of being a remote teleworker or offering this opportunity to your employees. 3 Major Advantages of Remote Work Solutions 1. Improved Morale &...

Right now, we are living in uncertain times resulting from a global pandemic. There is fear and even panic resulting from this virus and the resulting aftermath. Many are sick, some have died, many more are at risk, food and savings are scarce for some people, some have lost their jobs or at least their income, and schools are shut down. No one is unaffected by the turmoil. While we are struggling through the changes and adjustments needed to fight this virus, we may have difficulty seeing an end. We may be longing to go back to a time before the...

Now that it is integrated with G Suite, there is a lot of buzz these days about using Google Voice as a business telecommunications solution. Unfortunately, some businesses that have headed in that direction have found the experience frustrating, costly and regrettable. Here are 10 key reasons why: 1. No Business Caller ID Every business knows that caller ID is an absolute must have feature. In fact, it shouldn’t even be called a "feature" at all. It’s a basic staple that simply can't not be an option. This is not 1992 anymore. There are three major problems with Google Voice caller ID: The...

The team at Christ United Methodist Church in Greensboro is simply amazing, and now their efforts are needed more than ever. Indeed, a survey by the Pew Research Center revealed an unexpected impact of the coronavirus crisis: more Americans are turning their attention — and some of them for the very first time — to spiritual and religious matters. And so, when Samantha Charlet, the outstanding and friendly Business Manager at Christ United Methodist Church wanted to make sure that her IP phones worked over a Wi-Fi network, our (also outstanding and friendly!) Customer Service Manager Randy Williams personally delivered Wi-Fi...

Welcome to lockdown! This is a weird time for everyone, and that's putting it lightly/ so many of us are used to waking up early and rushing through morning exercise, breakfast, a coffee or two, and even kissing our partners on the cheek goodbye. Often, we may not see our family before leaving the house. However, with lockdown, everything has changed. Working from home is the new normal for many, and if you've never worked from home before, then it can be a challenge to adjust. To help you overcome this sudden and unexpected shift in your life, here are five...

The business executive had a busy life. He would get up at 5 AM every day to go for a run around the neighborhood. After his run, he’d take a shower, make a pot of coffee, and then he’d rush to the train station for a tedious 45-minute commute to the office. When work finished for the day, he’d take the same tedious commute back home, exhausted, and not in the mood to hang out with the family. And then, everything changed. All of a sudden, he was home every day with his wife, his three kids, aged three, ten, and...

A couple of weeks ago, our customer French West Vaughan was gearing up to transition their staff to work remotely, when they ran into an unexpected challenge: two of their key people responsible for answering calls didn’t have a wired network in their home office. As a result, they wouldn’t be able to use their IP phones. Understandably, FWV was concerned and reached out to us for help. Because time was of the essence, our Major Account Executive, Joan Wilkerson personally delivered two high-performance Wi-Fi dongles to FWV’s corporate HQ in Raleigh. Now, these two key employees are happily and productively...

Keeping your business up and running amidst the current pandemic sweeping the globe can seem like a somewhat impossible task, as there are so many obstacles that appear to stand in your way thanks to measures such as social distancing and working from home. However, there are several ways that you can continue to operate as normal despite the hurdles you face, and you can ensure that your business can thrive as usual with productivity at ultimate levels in every location. The experience may be one which is particularly stressful and negative, but it can also be a great learning...

Whether you've recently launched a startup or you're the CEO of an established organization, these unprecedented times caused by COVID-19 have erected several unique obstacles. On a brighter note, though, it also creates the perfect landscape for opportunistic entrepreneurs that are willing to go the extra mile. With the right strategy in place, your business can thrive during these difficult times. Focus on the 10 pointers below, and you won't go far wrong. 1| Positive Communication “You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.” – Zig Ziglar. Great communication sits at the heart of...