As much as the Internet and VoIP technology have allowed us to run businesses remotely during the COVID crisis, teleworking can also open the door to other problems you might not experience working from the office. Let’s discuss some additional common IT issues related to the pandemic and explore possible solutions.
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If there’s a silver lining to weathering a pandemic in 2020, it’s that modern technology enables Orange County small businesses to carry on their work seamlessly from home even in the midst of quarantine. We’ve previously discussed some of the ways VoIP technology can help you stay connected to your clients and teammates. Let’s now turn our attention to a few specific work from home solutions and features that are available with a VoIP virtual office phone system.
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If yours is among the thousands of Orange County businesses impacted with the recent stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, chances are you found yourself scrambling to figure out how to stay in business without having to go to the office. Many business owners had to quickly find ways to navigate the telecommuting landscape so they and their employees could keep working from home. Thankfully, modern technology in general—and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in particular—makes working from home much easier and more seamless than it once was. If you’re still trying to figure things out, or if your workflow is still clunky, let’s discuss how VoIP can simplify the process of working from home, then talk about some specific solutions you might look at.
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Many small businesses have already made the switch from traditional phone service to VoIP (Internet phone service)—but does that mean it’s the right move for your business? What are the pros and cons? What do Orange County businesses gain by switching to VoIP? What, if anything, do they lose? Many business owners hesitate simply because they don’t understand the differences between traditional phones versus VoIP, or what advantages there would be to switching. To clear up some of the confusion, let’s discuss a few different factors business owners deal with and how each type of phone service rises to the challenge.
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For many Orange County small business owners, switching from traditional phone lines to VoIP makes a lot of sense. VoIP phone service costs considerably less than land lines, and you get a lot of additional features that would cost a small fortune to add to conventional phones. If you’ve never set up or used VoIP phone service before, the process might seem intimidating at first—so we’ve compiled this brief guide to help newcomers to VoIP handle the learning curve a bit better.
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Your Orange County business is growing and flourishing; you’re seeing an increase in clients and revenue, you’re having to hire more staff to accommodate the work load. It’s all great news, but there are some growing pains involved with it. In today’s instant digital world, standard land-line phone systems can be cost-prohibitive and actually hinder you from staying competitive.
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These days, Internet-based phone service (Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP) is rapidly transforming the way businesses communicate. By switching to VoIP, small businesses not only can enjoy a wide range of features, but they can also experience a noticeable bump in their bottom line. Let’s discuss some ways VoIP services can boost Orange County businesses.
Many accounting firms and accounting professionals nowadays are making the choice to switch from traditional land lines to Internet phone service (VoIP). Aside from the cost savings, VoIP also offers an abundance of features that are either expensive or impossible to replicate with a wired phone system. Some of these features come standard, and some are add-ons, depending on which service provider you use. But which features are particularly helpful to accounting firms, and which are more extraneous? The following guide of helpful accounting firm Internet phone options should help you make an informed decision about which features are right for your company.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is an inexpensive, feature-rich service that allows businesses and individuals to make and receive phone calls over the Internet. Approximately 70 percent of businesses now utilize some form online communications, leading many people to speculate that conventional land lines may one day be a thing of the past. Perhaps you’re thinking of joining the masses and switching to VoIP for your accounting firm in Orange County, CA. While the advantages of doing so are many, there are also a few drawbacks to consider. Let’s take a birds-eye view of some of the pros and cons of making the switch.
You’ve taken the leap. You’ve evaluated the pros and cons, you’ve selected a provider, you’ve purchased the equipment, you’ve upgraded your Internet service, and you’ve successfully migrated your office from PBX to a VoIP telephone system.
Congratulations! Now what?
VoIP phone service is about much more than using the Internet to talk on the phone. It’s a whole new world of features and options, from the way transferring calls to video conferencing and much more. Once you have your system up and running, follow this checklist to get the most out of your new service.
