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  Switching to a virtual phone system may help your business become more efficient while presenting a more professional appearance. Staying competitive requires your business to remain connected. Employees need to remain connected to clients, vendors, and each other. A dedicated phone system allows you to assign numbers to specific departments or staff and route calls or texts to different employees. Unfortunately, many small business owners lack the budget for an expensive phone system, which is one of many reasons why a virtual phone system is a smarter choice.   What is a Virtual Phone?   Virtual phone systems are cloud-based systems that allow users to make and receive calls from any Internet-connected device. Calls and texts are sent and received through the cloud instead of a landline. You gain access to a wide range of features and functionalities designed to support your business operations because the virtual phone number …

Have you dreamed of registering the perfect toll free number for your business? Well, the realization of your dream may be closer than you think—just not in the form that you might expect. On June 3, 2017, a massive collection of phone numbers with a new toll free area code, (833) was opened and made available. What this means is that all the premium vanity numbers and most desirable combinations can be taken again with the new area code. This release comes not a moment too soon because people were beginning to scramble for any decent toll free phone number they could get their hands on. (833) has changed the game. Good Luck Getting an 800 Number Most people are surprised the first time they try to obtain a toll free number when they ask for a number with the classic (800) area code, expecting to be given a variety …

  Whether you already have an established business or are just getting started, at some point you are going to need to think about your phones. While some business owners will opt to use their cell number as the business line (please don’t do this; see why) others will be considering a fancy office system. That is until you are confronted with the upfront costs, old school desk phones, networking equipment & long term contracts that come with these “modern” office systems… This is why virtual phone systems have gained popularity in recent years. Not only are there no contracts, upfront costs, or equipment to purchase but you can have everything up and running in less than an hour. All you need is access to a web browser and either a PC, cell phone or landline! To lean more about virtual phone systems, check out this article: How Does a …

  It’s actually rather simple. If you’ve ever worked at a business, or have your own business that utilizes a traditional phone system, then you already understand how a virtual phone system works because the concept is the same. On-site, traditional phone systems have been the backbone of businesses for a long time, and this kind of network is a precursor to the service provided by Talkroute. Inspired by conventional networks, Talkroute works along the same principles and offers the same features—except it’s completely virtual, which is why there is no need to buy or install new equipment. It’s 100% in the cloud and works with your existing phones and devices.   Turn Your Desktop & Cell Phone Into a Fully-Functional Virtual Phone System   Just like the conventional phone networks, a virtual phone system manages every call that comes into your business. Instead of buying a bunch of new …

  By 2019 we were all used to the “ideal” life routine. Adult life consisted of waking up early every morning, taking a shower, grabbing a quick breakfast, heading off to work & after 8 or so hours we finally got back home. At this point, although a lovely thought, we couldn’t imagine a world with everyone working remotely. Teleconferences were used only on specific occasions & employees who worked from home on a regular basis were practically nonexistent. Even though telecommuting wasn’t a common working method, the scenario where people got to work from home more than once a week wasn’t even considered, communication and teleworking technology kept on advancing. All of this changed during promising 2020, when Covid-19 came unexpectedly in a way that no one could have predicted. Forcing most companies and industries to reinvent themselves and shift to a remote work model in order to survive …

  As a business owner it’s vital that you are always available to your clients, but you may be risking future success if you’re relying on a land-line or traditional cell phone number. Your phone number will quickly become listed in both online and offline directories. Customers may even begin to store your business number as a contact in their phones. So imagine the horror if you lost your phone number and your customers were unable to reach you. Unfortunately, this is the nightmare that so many business owners find themselves living. Forward-looking business owners are turning to the services of a virtual phone system to alleviate these risks. Things have really come a long way in regards to phone service options, so it’s always a good idea to utilize new technology to make your life easier.   Incorrect Business Contact Information Negatively Impacts Consumer Behavior   When it comes …

  Are you part of an up-and-coming startup? Are you able to be reached by new prospects easily and in a memorable way? Let’s™ face it, potential clients are bombarded by information for all kinds of services every moment of the day. Thanks to the internet everyone is just a quick search away but the needs of every business prospect are different. So you should ensure that your startup is easily able to connect with clients needs from day one.     How Vanity Phone Numbers Can Give Your Business an Edge   Have you considered the amount of prospects that you may be leaving behind by foregoing a business phone system? Believe it or not this is a common problem amongst new startups that are trying to cut costs. As more and more consumers are able to connect to new business start ups online and through social media, many …