We wanted to let you know about some changes to The Campaign Registry (TCR) that are now in effect. As part of these updates, TCR is requiring additional details for existing registrations, as well as new limits on brands and senders. These changes will impact all providers who are registering campaigns and brands through TCR....
Many people are thankful to our Veterans, but they do not go out of their way to demonstrate their gratitude. I don’t necessarily think that this is due to a lack of patriotism, but instead a lack of information. That is, many people just don’t know what to do. Let’s fix that! According to Military.com, here are some great ways to thank a Veteran:Volunteer at a Veterans organization. If you are in Greensboro, you can contact the Greensboro Vet Center and inquire about ways that you can help.Buy a meal for a homeless Veteran. Across the country, there are more than...
Ian came ashore on the afternoon of September 28th near Cayo Costa, Florida. It was initially classified as a Category 4 storm, then re-classified overnight as a Tropical Storm, before regaining strength and getting upgraded to Hurricane status. At the moment, Ian is forecast to hit the Charleston, SC area in the afternoon of September 30. It is then expected to hit the Charlotte, NC area in the afternoon of October 1. We Are Here to Serve You Be advised that the Carolina Digital Phone Support Team is “all hands on deck” to assist you over the next few days. Be assured that...
Everyone who knows me is aware that I love having fun with family, friends, colleagues, and customers. Heck, I love having fun with total strangers (that guy who is being super friendly to everyone in the airport waiting area during the flight delay — yup, that’s me!). And so, given my fondness for fun, it’s easy to understand why I also love holidays. When you’re a kid, you take holidays for granted. When you’re an adult, you learn to appreciate them more. But make no mistake: to me Memorial Day has never been a conventional holiday. Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not...
From left to right: Nicky Smith, Eddie Balla, Matthew Hutton and Mitchell Smith As the owner of Carolina Digital Phone, I like to keep in touch with every facet of my business. Since I am busy with meetings and other business-related duties, I am not in the office every day. Like so many people nowadays, I work remotely much of the time. However, I make it a point to work from our offices in the historic Guilford Building on Elm Street a couple of times a week. In particular, I look forward to being in the office every Friday that I...
It has been said that business leaders should never comment on politics - not because it's the wrong thing to do, but because it usually isn't good for business. Well, I'll level with you: the second last thing I want to do is anything that would damage my business. For more than 20 years, I have put my heart and soul into Carolina Digital Phone. But the VERY LAST thing I want to do is sit by and stay silent when I firmly believe that standing up and speaking out is the RIGHT thing to do. And so, here I go: For the past several...
Mandi Clift, an architect at J Hyatt Hammond Associates, joined the firm in 2007, transforming old structures into vibrant spaces. She emphasizes the importance of listening to clients and managing budgets. The firm specializes in renovations, including restaurants and breweries in the Triad, making a significant impact on the community by revitalizing downtown areas and creating meaningful spaces....
The lingering effect of the pandemic is putting unprecedented pressure on schools to “do more with less” — while at the same time supporting and engaging teachers, administrators, and other staff. And that is why a growing number of schools - both public and private - are adopting a VoIP (a.k.a. cloud-based) phone system. Below we highlight 7 key questions to help Superintendents, IT Directors, School Board Members, and other key stakeholders evaluate and choose the best VoIP solution for schools: 1. Will it deliver significant cost savings? The best VoIP solution for schools delivers significant and ongoing cost savings. While each school...
Steve Worrell, owner of Steven W. Worrell CPA, P.A., combines his expertise in accounting with a passion for music, having played in a rock band for over 40 years. His firm provides strategic financial planning and tax compliance services. Worrell emphasizes the importance of technology in maintaining connections with his bandmates while working on new music projects....
In today’s uncertain, fast-paced, constantly-changing and relentlessly competitive business landscape, having a flexible workplace is crucial for success — and in the long run, survival. But how can organizations optimize workplace flexibility, so they can embrace rather than resist change? The answer is simple: upgrade to a cloud phone system. Below, we highlight seven critically important ways that a cloud phone system drives workplace flexibility: Location Flexibility The most well-known — and indeed, the most valuable — way that a cloud phone system makes workplace flexibility happen is by enabling employees to access the system from anywhere. For example, employees can use a...
