The best part of having options when running a business or nonprofit is that you don’t have to settle for subpar products or services. But do you even realize when you should be exploring alternatives? One argument to sticking with the same old same old is that businesses and nonprofits simply don’t have the time to do the research. In this situation, you’re basically employing the expression “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Another reason is that you think you would receive the same quality product just from a different source and don’t want to go through the hassle of switching.
While these arguments might fare well in some situations, it’s not true when it comes to your phone system. These are the top three reasons these arguments don’t hold true for telecom and why you need to explore your phone system options if you’re dealing with a mainstream provider.
You’re Spending Too Much Money
If your business phone plan is through a mainstream provider, you’re paying too much and not just by a small margin. Exploring your options and making a change can save your business 23% off of your bill each month. The savings can be even more for nonprofits. Hosted VoIP makes it easier to deliver low costs and unified communications.
You’re Spending Too Much Time
If you agree that time is money, you’re overspending on telecom even more than previously described. Have you ever had dropped conference calls? A slow, unreliable Internet connection? Or, have to deal with the excruciating pain of a security breach? These are just a few examples of how poor telecom can dismantle your business or nonprofit. By broadening your horizons, you’ll be able to find a reliable provider that you can depend on to be a partner, not a problem.
You’re Not Going Green
Going green shouldn’t just be a business objective for your company or nonprofit, it should also be a priority for the companies that power your business. If your telecom partner isn’t dedicated to sustainability, it will cost you in money and resources. Working with green businesses also helps you stand out from your competition and helps you avoid business risks. Learn more here.
Staying loyal to a great provider is good business. Sticking with a partner that is mediocre at best is just the opposite. Start exploring your phone system options and you’ll see why mainstream providers could be a drain on your business or nonprofit.
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