Regardless of your business, your long-term success takes more than just your love of what you do and your ambition. It is basically a question of whether or not you are making sales. Having the right tools to be competitive in today's high-tech world is critical.Sales play an integral role in businesses. They help stimulate local economic growth, support communities and encourage corporate social responsibility. Ultimately, sales are the driving force that makes this achievable.Thinking about how to boost sales and execute your vision? Texting services provide a solution for both startups and established businesses. Let's explore business texting, marketing,...

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a cloud-based phone system technology that enables businesses to make internet calls using a phone. It is quickly becoming the preferred choice for businesses that are looking to streamline their communication and reduce their costs. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of VoIP, how to choose the right VoIP provider, setting up VoIP, and getting the most out of it. What is VoIP? VoIP is a type of technology that allows voice and multimedia communications to be sent over the internet. It works by converting analog audio signals into digital data packets, which are...

When selecting a call center or contact center platform, there may be certain terms or features of which you are unsure. Many platforms display these details in feature lists but do not explain them in detail. First, let's talk about call centers vs contact centers. A call center is a facility that offers customer service via phone calls, managed by personnel known as call center agents. A contact center is a department that offers customer service across multiple communication channels.   Various industries, including healthcare, financial services, e-commerce, retail, technology, business process consulting, and business services use call center phone systems. Providing your...

Companies all over the world are calling for their team members to come back into the office, but employees are sticking to their guns in 2023 and beyond. Their answer is a firm "thanks, but no thanks." Such sentiment is particularly true among Gen Z and Millennial hybrid workers. The two demographics will make up 75% of our workforce by 2030. Clearly, there's no denying that remote work will be part of how we do business going forward! For those organizations considering whether to maintain their current workplace and hiring strategies or to switch up their communication and collaboration solutions, we...

Out With the Old A cloud-based telephone system provides numerous benefits over a premise-based phone system. Cost savings is the first and most notable benefit. A cloud-based phone system eliminates the need for on-premise hardware, as all communication takes place over the internet. This results in substantial savings on upfront costs as well as ongoing maintenance expenses. But that's not all. A cloud-based system - often referred to as VoIP or Voice over Internet Protocol - provides added flexibility, scalability, and features compared to premise-based phone systems that simply can't keep up with the pace of business today. With a cloud-based phone...

So, your business was humming along nicely. Then, all of a sudden, COVID-19 reared its ugly head and threw the world into a tizzy. Almost overnight, companies were scrambling to find solutions to run their business remotely.The idea of having your employees work remotely is not a new concept, nor is having your team work from home for various reasons like inclement weather, illness, or lack of daycare. We’ve all been there - your toddler is sick and you need to stay at home with them. Or, you live in the south and there is a light dusting of snow...

Before the coronavirus crisis, remote working was surging. Now, it is here to stay and will become even more common in the months and years ahead. If your company isn't gearing up for remote working solutions, you'll be left behind by your competition. Here are 8 reasons why a cloud phone system is a transformative game-changer for remote working: 1. Remote workers can make and receive calls — as well as access many other functions such as chat, SMS, and presence — simply by plugging in an IP phone to their computer or laptop. Using a landline is not necessary. 2. Hybrid...

Back in 2015, North Carolina approved a second area code (743) for Piedmont Triad. This was primarily down to the fact that there was no more availability for (336) numbers. In North America, each three-digit dialing code can only be used approximately 8 million times. The trouble faced by most states is simply that they have exhausted the options for the initially designated area code.Since the introduction of the 743 dialing code, there has been a prolonged rate of adoption, and it’s not difficult to see why. We are going to take a closer look at the people most affected...

Motivational and self-help guru Brian Tracy has said that to succeed, it is necessary to “be clear about your goal, but flexible about the process of achieving it”. Indeed, these wise words are as applicable to organizations as they are to individuals. This is more true than ever in today’s business landscape where a flexible workplace is not just a profitable competitive advantage, but a basic requirement for long-term survival.   Below, we highlight three essential tools for a flexible workplace that every organization needs to thrive instead of struggle:  Cloud Phone Systems for a Flexible Workplace A cloud phone system — also known...