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...

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...

The world is constantly evolving and so is the business landscape. With rapidly changing technology, customer choices, and new regulations, it can be difficult to stay ahead of business trends. But understanding the key trends in business for 2023 can give you the edge over your competition. We live in a world that is advancing at the speed of light with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Companies are beginning to take notice of this trend and are adjusting their strategies accordingly. As a result, staying informed and up-to-date on what’s happening in the world of business operations is more...

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...

In theory, businesses should give their customers the facts and tell them the truth, so that they can make informed and successful decisions. But as we all know, in reality, this doesn’t always happen. Some businesses spin, bend, or outright “invent” the truth in a desperate, unethical attempt to acquire and keep customers. Unfortunately, we have received numerous reports over the years of landline phone companies engaging in this type of behavior, when they feel threatened by reputable companies that offer cloud-based telephone service.  The bad news is that we cannot demand that these landline phone companies change their behavior. Of course,...

If your organization is exploring the possibility of switching to a cloud-based phone system, then we cannot give you a single powerful reason to do so. Instead, we can give you THREE powerful reasons: Reason #1: You Will Reach a Whole New Level of Mobility & Agility Thanks to a Cloud-Based Phone System    We all hope that we never have to see another lockdown. However, there is a realistic possibility that we may face them again — in one form or another — sooner rather than later. And even if we avoid that risk, there are other, more traditional reasons why it...

When upgrading from a conventional landline phone system to a state-of-the-art cloud-based phone system, one of the most important factors to consider is how much bandwidth will be required. Bandwidth refers to the capacity of the connection to transfer an amount of data in a specific period of time. This is usually expressed as megabits per second, or Mbps. For example, an internet connection with a bandwidth of 25 Mbps is capable of transferring 25 million bits of data per second.  Why is choosing the optimal bandwidth so important? Because if the bandwidth is insufficient (i.e. if it is “too slow” or...

https://videos.files.wordpress.com/8QCF21tf/voip-today_mov_hd.mp4 Carolina Digital Phone's systems feature these business-critical telephone services: 1 Easy to set up and use. – Your internet control panel with Carolina Digital Phone hosted cloud telephone systems is designed for simplicity. Set up call forwarding numbers, add new users and phones, and pull reports all from one intuitive web console. You won’t need an IT professional just to make routine changes to your cloud based phone system.2 Cut your monthly phone bills – Placing calls using our cloud telephone system allows us to offer you exceptionally low monthly rates for unlimited calling in the US & Canada. Combined with...

Let’s face it, COVID-19 has changed our daily routine a lot, this includes our communications strategy. We have adapted rapidly and generally with good results. Cloud-based communications have become an integral part of how we do business. While switching to a work from home setup brings many challenges, like finding a suitable workspace and juggling home-schooled kids and pets, one area we tend to ignore is security.The proliferation of phishing schemes and Zoombombing has increased seemingly overnight. For companies both large and small, learning how to implement security needs to be a primary concern for companies needing to change remote...