In theory, all employees would be supplied with a corporately-owned smartphone for work-related communications. But in practice, this simply isn’t feasible for many companies, because the cost is enormous to provide each individual with a separate phone. And frankly, it’s not even desirable by many employees, who would much rather use their sleek and stylish late-model iPhone vs. something that was leading edge back when people were flocking to see The Wolf of Wall Street. And so, by financial necessity as well as personal preference, millions of employees use their personal phone for work; especially if they are remote/hybrid workers. If this is...

Increasing competition — especially from charter schools — means that many of today’s private schools are under immense, and in some cases unprecedented pressure to reduce overhead and operating costs. That is where a VoIP-based private school cloud phone system enters the picture and makes a transformative short and long-term difference. Below, we highlight the top 7 reasons why a private school cloud phone system (aka Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP phone system) makes sense operationally and financially: #1: Substantial Cost Savings With a private school cloud phone system, there is no expensive hardware to buy, which results in thousands of dollars...

It's NOT Too Good to be True: Cloud Phone Systems Save MoneyThough we'd rather not admit it, we've all suffered the misery of purchasing something that was so inexpensive that it seemed too good to be true — but we went ahead and bought it anyway, only to discover that the little voice in our head was 100% right.For example, how many of us have bought an ultra-cheap toaster, only to have it break down in a matter of months, weeks — or sometimes even days? And how many times have we booked a bargain basement motel room, only to...

As a small business owner, you will be happy to know that you can get all the big business telephone features without extra costs or worries – all you need to do is to use a Cloud-Based Hosted PBX from Carolina Digital Phone. A good network connects all of your staff and to your customers, regardless of location. Reach employees at headquarters, remote offices, home offices, and on the go can easilly via a single telephone number. With the good quality Cloud-based Hosted PBX solution from Carolina Digital Phone, all you will need is an IP phone and a connection...

In recent years, remote working has become increasingly popular among both small businesses and large enterprises. Yet, some managers and business owners have been reluctant to implement remote working (or hybrid remote working which is a mix of home-office/in-office), because they don't see the advantages and mistakenly see the move as a downgrade.However, research has revealed that the opposite is true: remote working, when it is structured, deployed, supported, and managed properly, delivers significant benefits: These benefits include:Reduced costs & increased profitabilityBusinesses save an average of $22,000 per year in overhead costs for each full-time remote worker. As long as...

If you are planning on adding locations, then you want to ensure that your phone system supports your growth vs. blocks it. Below are 7 reasons why voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is the perfect phone system for multiple locations: 1. Significant Cost Savings The first and most important reason why a VoIP (a.k.a. cloud-based) phone system is the best phone system for multiple locations is simple: you will dramatically reduce your telecommunication costs. Instead of spending thousands (or tens of thousands) of dollars to purchase, install, and maintain an on-site phone system at each location, you just plug in your digital phones...

Cloud-based phone systems have been viewed as important and valuable for a while now. However, in the last few months with the coronavirus pandemic, this perception has evolved, and a growing number of businesses of all sizes — from startups to enterprises — now believe that cloud phone systems are essential. What is the reason for this mindset shift? It’s all about flexibility. We have entered the Era of Uncertainty, which means that the ability to adapt is arguably a business’s most vital core competence and competitive advantage. Cloud phone systems drive flexibility on several levels, including: Capacity Flexibility: With a...

While there have been advances in the telephone industry over the years, the basic concept has not changed much for over a hundred years. However, in the 21st Century, a major shakeup in the business phone industry means you should seriously consider updating your business phone system....

Regardless of the size of your business, there’s a very good chance that you either have some staff working from home right now, or you’ll have some staff working from home in the near future (if not exclusively, then partially). This has nothing to do with social distancing, and everything to do with the fact that remote working is generally cheaper for employers and generally preferred by employees. Plus it’s good for the environment. However, if you think that a conventional landline+smartphone is sufficient for your remote workers, then think again! Here are 5 reasons why a cloud phone system is...

Communication affects every part of your business. From reaching to new clients to interacting with customers, efficient communication ensures your business will reach its goals. Because of this, turning to Cloud-based Hosted Telephone Service can help your business grow by offering three distinct improvements over the standard phone system. Learn here about all three and how they can help your small business. How Can Small Businesses Benefit From Hosted Telephone Service? 1. Cost Saving With no need for a physical phone line a Hosted Telephone service doesn’t come with high installation costs or maintenance fees due to being online. Offering remote access from...