Low Cost Phone Options When Moving Offices
So your current office lease is up and you need to find new office space. With any move, there are thousands of to dos and you are usually a total mess trying to coordinate it all. You seriously can’t afford to miss anything because you are on a tight budget. I know moving is not fun and it is usually very hectic but one of the most important business components but often overlooked is the phone system. The first thing people are concerned about are the computers and the data but if you put together a solid plan then the phone system can easily become part of the computer network. This will help your company not only save money but it may also bring a ton of value as well.
If you are a small business and you currently have an older PBX system, then it may not be worth moving the PBX to your new office building. The cost of moving a PBX can be expensive because whenever you have to call a technician to physically move the hardware and reconnect it then you are going to pay a pretty penny.
A more attractive option may be to dump the old PBX system and go with a more cost-effective hosted PBX solution. Why would you do this if you have a system that works? The first thing that comes to mind is flexibility. Lets say your main office is in Phoenix and you want to hire sales people in new locations like Dallas and Miami but you don’t want to invest in additional office space. Then a hosted PBX system offers the flexibility to have all remote sales people using the same phone platform. You are able to control costs by giving them access to the same inexpensive unlimited rate plan via a soft phone app on their mobile phone or their computer.
When making calls using a hosted PBX system, all you need is an Internet connection and a VoIP phone like the affordable models offered by Panasonic or you can use a soft phone software on your computer. Call quality is excellent especially with an HD phone but you need to make sure that you have the appropriate router equipment and bandwidth to support your data and VoIP traffic. The best way to determine if the call quality meets your standards is to test it out at your office. Ask the sales rep to bring a VoIP phone so you can make a few calls.
A hosted VoIP phone also offers increased productivity for your employees because they are able to stay in touch with co-workers and clients more easily. Voice messages are delivered to your email inbox so this eliminates the need to constantly check voicemail. Mobile workers are able to utilize their cell phones as an extension to the VoIP phone system so they are always in touch.
With the advanced features offered by hosted VoIP solutions, cost savings and increased employee productivity, switching to a hosted VoIP solution makes sense especially when you are moving to a new office. If you think outside the box, then you can really come up with a great solution for your business. You will be able to easily expand to new markets without having to spend any additional money on new office space. You will be able to provide a high level of customer support. Finally, your employees will be able to collaborate more effectively so that your company continues to focus on the most important business objectives.
For more information on Hosted PBX or to receive a free evaluation of your existing telecom carrier, please call Spiritel at 866-770-0300 or visit us online at www.spiritelsolutions.com for more information.
