Business Phone System On The Go With The New VendorFind App

March 8th, 2012

Having access to high quality, low cost service providers can help move any business forward. Our new app gives you a simple and cost-effective way to connect with the best business services for your needs.

The VendorFind app features all of InsideUp’s 20 business service provider categories, including VoIP, call center, payroll, human resources, business internet,  web development,  credit card processing, collection agencies,  business cash advance and many more.

Are you looking business phone services?  VendorFind will let you tap into InsideUp’s comprehensive knowledge base to learn about business phone services before you make your decision and choose a vendor.

You’ll also have access to tools such as informative videos, wikis, vendor ratings and “Quick Guide” overviews of each category including business phone system. Easily link to our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn pages for additional information and special deals from select vendors.

Once you’ve found the service you need, simply submit a quick survey to be instantly matched with vendors that fit your criteria–and receive custom, competitive quotes from multiple providers. Have additional questions about business services? Simply click on our phone number displayed on the app to speak to a representative.

Finding qualified phone system PBX providers has never been easier! Say you’re meeting your business partner to discuss your new business phone system campaign. Simply access the business phone system category on your mobile phone to start receiving quotes from pre-screened business phone agencies. You could realistically save up to 60% on business phone services for your next campaign. And that’s just one example; with VendorFind at your fingertips, you can be sure you never pay too much for the business services you need.

The VendorFind app is a real time-saver for businesses that don’t want to advertise for a service provider and then face the ordeal of researching each provider to find the one that best matches their needs and budget.

Download the free VendorFind app today and see how easy it is to connect with the business services that will help your company grow.

 

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Tips for Choosing a Business Phone System Vendor

October 4th, 2011

You can begin narrowing your list of business telephone system companies by conducting a background check of each vendor’s reputation and performance record in regard to reliability, quality, customer service and overall feature set.

Ensure that the vendor is financially stable and able to commit to a long term business relationship. Some VoIP companies operate on an extremely limited budget or carry large amount of debt and many of these go out of business each year.

Next, evaluate the total cost of ownership, or TCO, with each provider. This should include the cost of hiring and training related personnel resources. Be sure to add in the price of upgrades and additional services in the next two to three years.

Determine what infrastructure will need to be replaced. A comprehensive migration strategy will allow you to retain the investment in your traditional system. Your ideal vendor will have the expertise and core product line to carry out such a transition for your company.

Choose a vendor who can demonstrate expertise in various applications, such as video conferencing, toll free numbers and calling cards. The capacity to handle all types of applications is the mark of a mature company with a range of business phone system expertise.

Ask to tour the company’s facilities and meet the people involved with monitoring the network. Most reputable companies will welcome your visit. This will help give you an overall picture of the investments the company has made, as well as their level of customer service.

Be sure to inquire about the company’s disaster recovery capabilities. This is where some providers cut corners, especially those in the start-up or rapid growth period.

Check on the vendor’s answer seizure ratio, or ASR, which indicates the number of calls properly terminated. A good ASR is a good indicator of quality service.

Does the vendor serve large enterprises exclusively? Companies dedicated to serving the communication needs of large businesses are in a better position to provide the solutions and customer service your company needs.

Finally, read your Service Level Agreement carefully. Give full attention to the details, including those in fine print. Make sure you fully understand the provider’s recovery timescales and customer service standards.

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Benefits of VoIP Business Phone Systems

October 4th, 2011

 

Choosing the right business phone system can be a challenge as there are many types of phone systems and phone system providers to choose from.

Currently, the most common type of business phone system being installed is Business VoIP PBX.

Leveraging the Internet to reduce ongoing business communication costs is one way many companies are saving money on business phone systems. And since the connection is digital, communications can be easily transferred to another phone or converted into text and stored.

VoIP solutions are usually much more cost effective, easier to install, and have many more features than traditional PBX systems. Business phone system vendors offer a wide variety of very appealing features. Some providers will automatically forward calls to a cell phone, for example. Others can transfer conversations from voice mail messages to emails or text messages that the receiver can read. Many providers will bundle their services and features so you can have access to the ones you need the most.

The price for business phone systems varies, depending on the number of phones a business uses, the features that are needed and the vendor itself. Businesses should determine what their budget is before making a selection.

The hardware required for VoIP services also varies based on the vendor. For example, some VoIP services can be used on a computer. Other business phone systems are available through a VoIP-equipped telephone interface.

Because there are so many business phone system providers, it can be challenging to research and choose a vendor. You’ll find several tips on our blog to help you choose a business phone system provider.

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Quick Guide to Phone Systems Services

August 30th, 2011

A reliable business PBX phone system is one of the most important acquisitions for your business. Many of your customers and partners will prefer to contact you by telephone.

Both your profits and your customer service reputation may be at stake if your company is not equipped with a proprietary business phone system.

You want to be sure your important business contacts and regular customers can get through to you without dealing with dropped calls and incorrect routing, or be bombarded with time consuming automated options.

An efficient and convenient phone system is the perfect solution to reduce or eliminate such complaints before they can have a negative impact on your business. These systems may include features such as business voice mail, conferencing equipment, convenient headsets for your employees, on-hold messaging, call traffic managing software and many other features that you can customize to fit your business model.

Allow us to help you get connected with vendors who can provide you with the key to communication with your employees, customers, partners, and the rest of the world.

We have carefully selected top, national business phone system providers that can supply high quality phone systems for your business at a significant cost savings. Click here to receive a free buyer guide, plus five quotes from top business phone service firms.

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