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Choosing the Right Small Business Phones
As you are likely to have noticed by now, starting or running a business involves a lot of little things that you never even gave a second thought about before. One of those things that many business owners don’t think about until they have to is business phones and services. While the telephone may not seem like the heart of a business, it really is the one thing that can connect you to your customers every day.
You want to ensure you are thinking about all of your needs. This means not only what you will need now, but also what your company will need down the road. Your phones will be the main communication hub for the better part of your business, so you will want to take several factors into account:
- Durability and life
- Ease of use and set up
- Technology and capabilities
The type of phone service you choose will also factor in deciding the phones and hardware you purchase. There are multiple types of business phone services available, and not all phones work with every service. A telephone systems sales representative can help you figure out exactly what hardware and equipment work with your chosen or preferred phone service.
The last thing many people don’t think about are the features you want or have on your phones and service. There are a number of different features that can be added or found on phones and hardware. Not all businesses will use all of these features, but it is definitely better to have a few extra features than have to replan and repurchase equipment down the road.
Use these tips as a good starting off point. As you start thinking about these things, you will begin to see how you can customize your network and phone system to fit your business’ needs.