One of the most important investments a small office will make is a phone system. Make the right decision, and the path to value and ROI will be short and straightforward. But make the wrong decision, and get stuck with an expensive, inflexible liability. To help ensure that a small office phone system is profitable and rewarding -- instead of costly and regrettable -- here are 7 reasons why you should focus on Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as your choice for a small office telephone system: 1. Substantial Up-front and Ongoing Cost Savings For large multi-site enterprises, cutting costs is important. But...

VoIP, or Voice over IP, allows users to make phone calls over Local Area Networks, in other words, the internet. This means that conversations can take place anywhere in the world where there’s an internet connection available. However, there are some disadvantages of VoIP to be aware of before deciding to use it in-house.The Disadvantages of an In-House VoIP System Are As Follows:Reliable Internet Connection RequiredPower Outages/EmergenciesLatencyThe Emergency Services struggle to trace calls to a VoIP systemMore About The Disadvantages of an In-House VoIP SystemYou Must Have An Internet ConnectionYou can’t operate a VoIP system unless your internet connection has...