Small business secrets...

Today is International Small Business Day!

This day commemorates micro, small, and medium sized businesses.

All UK small businesses from all industries are welcome to apply for Small Biz 100! Having a chance at such a wonderful opportunity is hard to come by, so taking advantage of such an event can boost your company to greater heights.

VoIP phone systems include functionality beyond making and receiving calls. There are over 50+ features available designed to enhance call management, workflows and encourage collaboration. Using these features effectively can improve the overall customer experience and make sure your small business never misses a call. 

Here are ten VoIP features your small business can benefit from today.

Has your company ever spent hours searching through voicemails due to customers having trouble getting through to your business? Hunt groups are here to change the game for customers and tech services. They are designed to meet the needs and satisfaction of your customers efficiently

We’ve talked at length on this blog on the benefits of VoIP and how it is shaping and enhancing communications in the business world. One of the biggest advantages of having a cloud phone system is the huge savings it can bring to your small business.

Statistically, switching to VoIP systems can save you a third compared to using traditional landlines and on average businesses save up to 75%.

"VoIP" stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol and means the use of the internet for telephony. It's the basis of many modern phone systems and allows voice calls through well known apps and services.

In unprecedented times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, sharp declines in consumer confidence and decreased sales can threaten all businesses, but small businesses are particularly vulnerable. 

By 2025, BT plans to shut down their traditional telephone lines in favour of IP systems. Many small businesses will have to adjust to this change, in this article we'll go through questions you may have so you can understand this change and how it will affect your business.

For businesses, relying on landline telephony has limits in today’s environment. Landlines are shackled to a location which requires you to physically be there to answer or force you to endure costly call forwarding and diverting charges to enable remote working - not to mention the added expense of engineering visits every time something goes wrong. 

A switch to a VoIP phone system or 'cloud phone' gives you options for working remotely and begs the question - “do I need an office at all?” 

Here are five reasons to ditch your office space and upgrade to a VoIP phone system.

The end of the landline is fast approaching and small businesses will need to find alternatives to traditional telephony. We've complied everything you need to know in regards to the switch-off.  From what Opernreach is doing, along with a run-down of what to expect in 2020.