Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Choosing the Right Telephone System for a Small Office

By Saul Saresi


Just because you may have a smaller office than some of your competitors does not mean that you should accept any less functionality and usability; it's not what you've got, it's how you use it (as my ex-girlfriend used to say).

This is especially true when it comes to telephone systems. Traditional analogue phone systems are quickly becoming a thing of the past, and are being replaced by Internet telephone systems. But how do you know which system is right for the smaller business?

Internet telephone systems have drastically changed the way that businesses both small and large communicate. But even still, there are a large number of businesses who are not aware of the advantages offered by internet telephone systems.

Firstly, there is more than one type of internet telephone system. But although PBX systems have been the system of choice for many young companies, it is advisable to choose an IP phone system reap the rewards of the superior range of features and benefits they have to offer.

An IP network means you only have to manage one network - which is more efficient and less expensive - as well as allowing you to use your data network to make very low cost domestic and international calls.

An IP network also means you can grow your business very cost-effectively, allowing you to increase from 5 to several hundred employees on a single site. This enables you to build on what you have, as opposed to other systems which require you to replace all hardware and technology in order to keep up with growth.

This system enables you to build on what you have, an essential element for any start-up business. IP systems also have the advantage of requiring only minimal staff training whilst also affording you the opportunity of taking advantage of other services such as security and management tools.

And so now you know which system offers the best options at the best rate with the best service, the only thing left to decide is which service provider to choose. And so far as that goes, be sure that you choose a provider with a proven track record that has been fully approved by the ITSPA and you won't go far wrong.




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