Should Your Business Switch to VoIP?

VoIP Business phoneBusiness is on the move. Business owners are taking calls from clients on their laptops at Starbucks, reading their voicemail in their email, and their smartphones are linked to their business phone. All this is done through Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and small businesses need to get on the train because it is leaving the station.

Even though VoIP has made some serious headway in the business world, some small businesses are still on the sidelines about whether or not to make the switch. There are rumors that VoIP services are unreliable or have poor voice quality. While that may have been true in 2005, today’s VoIP service quality greatly exceeds that of the traditional landline-based business phone systems.

Hardware& Software

VoIP service providers are providing hardware that is internet protocol ready, which significantly increases the voice quality. These phones can also be connected to your smartphone, laptop, and desktop. Smartphones get their own apps with the business phone number – two numbers on one device.Laptops and desktops get a program called softphone that allows you to take that phone call at Starbucks.

Cost

VoIP business phone systems can significantly reduce a company’s telecommunications costs. Since there are so many providers competing for your businesses business, the prices have dropped quite low. There are options to pay by the minute or by the month. Pay for what you need and not a cent more. So choose your small business VoIP service provider wisely and read other business owners’ reviews.


Expansion

Expansion for a small business is a sign of improvement and progress. However, switching a traditional phone system to a new location or expanding it in the same location can be hassle that can put a damper on the success of expansion. VoIP services eliminate that hassle. Just find a broadband network jack in your new building, plug the phones in, and you’re ready to go. Easy.

Productivity

VoIP phone systems can be configured to ring simultaneous on a multitude of devices. They can even be configured to stagger ring so that an incoming call first goes to the business phone, but after a couple of rings will be transferred to a mobile device.No more phone tag. This also takes care of the fear that your business may lose its entire phone system if the computer or internet goes awry, but if incoming calls get automatically transferred to cell phones or other landlines, that problem is eliminated.


Hosted

Unless you’re a phone business, you shouldn’t make phones your business. Some VoIP service providers offer a “hosted” (cloud) PBX option that allows them, the vendor, to troubleshoot issues, set up the system, and take care of any other IT problems.

The advantages of a VoIP phone system greatly outweigh any disadvantages. Its flexibility, affordability, and availability of robust features make the choice of whether or not to switch a no-brainer.

Demetrius Turner is the self-proclaimed king of billiards in Nashville, TN. Through helping out with his brother’s small business ventures, and being a techie, Demetrius has become an expert on choosing VoIP services, internet storage options, and other cloud-based applications. When he is not sinking shots and calling pockets, Demetrius can usually be found reading various tech and business blogs at his laptop.

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17 Comments

  1. Definately Demetrius, every business should switch to voip technology, This is far more best solutions as compared to traditional telephone service.

  2. I agree with you Demetrius, every business telephone system must switch to voice over internet Protocol, as it is faster and much reliable technique, which doesn’t leaves you helpless at times, by the fact that they can be used anytime and anywhere.

  3. Yes Demetrius…..VoIP technology is continually evolving, with compelling new benefits being developed for businesses. No matter the size of your business, VoIP is a surprisingly flexible, affordable technology.

  4. Traditional BI platforms have come a long way over the past decade. In the past, they used to glean intelligence from a relatively small subset of data overseen by specialists who were the only ones who could access and interpret the information. The business would ask a question and the specialist would get back to them a few days later with a response.

  5. Traditional BI platforms have come a long way over the past decade. In the past, they used to glean intelligence from a relatively small subset of data overseen by specialists who were the only ones who could access and interpret the information. The business would ask a question and the specialist would get back to them a few days later with a response.

  6. Business must Switch to VoIP because The convenience and comfort provided by a VoIP telephone system is available all over the world. and this would be the main benefit i guess.

  7. Quite informative post. There are many great reasons why your business should switch to VoIP technology. Businesses can save on communication costs as its a cheaper than using a traditional phone system and there is no issue of poor call quality.

  8. Great and concise piece!
    I think it’s important today to look at small businesses in VoIP – there are really low in price and if you take a bit of effort you can have a rather reliable business partner

  9. I think it’s important today to look at small businesses in VoIP – there are really low in price and if you take a bit of effort you can have a rather reliable business partner

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