Telecom Tips
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Cutting Your Phone Bill Costs
Ways to Drastically Lower Your Phone Bills Whether you’re a small startup or a colossal business with many years under your belt, you’re always searching for ways to save money. If there is a method for pinching some pennies, we bet you’ve tried it. One of the easiest places to save a few bucks is with your phone bill.... -
Conference Calls & How to Perfect Them
Tips for Successful Conference Calls Conference calls have become an essential part of corporate business, thanks to the drastic growth of the telecommunication industry. We happily say goodbye to the time of traditional party lines and say hello to multiple parties being able to actively participate in virtual meetings. However, with any style of meeting, there are certain rules of etiquette or best practices to ensure a productive work session takes place.... -
Common Conference Call Problems
Common Conference Call Problems After weeks of planning for your important conference call, you’re ready. You have a stack of notes filled with talking points, and you’ve managed to coax your biggest customers into clearing their schedules for this exact moment. With an exciting jolt of adrenaline, you open the conference call.... -
How Your Startup Can Save Money with BetterWorld Telecom
Money is always on the brain when it comes to businesses and nonprofits. As they say, money is what makes the world go ‘round. But what about startup companies? When it comes to businesses that are just getting off the ground, money can be tighter than ever. BetterWorld Telecom takes pride in providing telecom solutions that will help you save money and, in turn, grow your business. Take a look at a few of the reasons partnering with us will save you money:... -
Tips for Improving Your Phone Skills
Phone interactions are such an important part of providing excellent customer service to your clients. But what do you do when your phone skills — or the phone skills of some of your employees — aren’t up to par? These tips can help anyone improve their phone skills so that you can provide high-quality customer service and reap the benefits for your business or nonprofit. ... -
Tips for Getting the Most out of your Company’s Voicemail
When running a company or non-profit, it can be hard to prioritize your tasks. So it’s not surprising if your company’s voicemail may have been placed on the back burner. However, what may actually surprise you is that a great voicemail set-up can actually help your business thrive! Take a look at our tips for getting the most out of your company's voicemail.... -
Why Free Conference Calls Aren’t the Right Call
The phrase “You get what you pay for,” holds true when speaking about conference calls. Using services that offer you free conference calls may seem enticing for your business, but there is a cost to everything. So you must ask yourself, if not money, what is this costing me? Cutting corners has its place in the business world, but not in the case of conference calls. Here are a couple reasons why free conference calling is not the right business call: ... -
4 Reasons Your Small Business Can’t Go Wrong Using VoIP
There’s no “ifs,” “ands,” or “buts” about it – a reliable phone system is a necessity for anyone starting or running a business. Day-to-day communications are important and a good phone system is needed to keep the communication flow effective and efficient. Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, offers phone technology using broadband Internet connections, and hosted VoIP systems in particular offers many advantages over the traditional systems. Here are the biggest advantages:... -
How to “Holiday” While Staying Connected
Sometimes being totally unconnected just isn’t an option when you’re on holiday. Business owner or not, if you fall into this category, we’re here to let you know it's okay. We’re also here to let you know it is possible to “holiday” and stay connected in a way that doesn’t take over your vacation. If you find yourself struggling between holiday and work or the overwhelming aftermath of a holiday without connectivity, here are a few tips that will allow you to manage and enjoy both:... -
3 Easy Ways to Practice Sustainability at Work
“Greening your work life not only improves the health of the environment – it can also protect the well-being of yourself and your coworkers.” – Center for Disease Control and Prevention Sustainability, green living, environmental benefits. Do we hear these words far too often that they’ve lost meaning in our day-to-day lives? If you find yourself hearing these words more than practicing them, this article is for you. Here are 3 easy ways to give sustainability the business voice it deserves: ... -
Why You Should Say “Yes” to Employee Telecommuting
Telecommuting has gained incredible popularity in the United States over the past few years. In fact, the typical telecommuter is no longer a working mother with small children – but men, women, parents, people without children, young and old are now participating. Companies of all sizes are beginning to offer telecommuting options as a normal benefit. Why? Because technology allows for it through video conferencing, cloud-based technology, and smartphone capability while offering profound benefits to both the employee and employer. Here are a couple reasons why telecommuting is a win-win for the company and the individual, whether it’s at a full-time or part-time level:... -
Time Management Hacks that Can Save the Work Day
Time is of the essence, right? Nine times out of 10, we feel as though there isn’t enough of it in our work day. Tasks accumulate, time shrinks, and anxiety levels rise. Although we can’t physically “buy” more time like purchasing a bag of apples at the grocery store, we can learn tricks to manage it better. So when we strap down and focus less on clock time and more on real time (when stuff actually happens) something magical can happen — a more productive work day. Here are a few techniques that can help you become a master of your own time, especially during working hours:... -
What to Look for in a Telecom Provider
Life is a never-ending scroll of choices. Should I phone my grandma after work today or go to the gym? On a business level, choices and decisions have a heftier weight because your work is most likely your livelihood. On a daily basis, business owners, managers, and directors make numerous decisions when selecting services to use or businesses to collaborate or partner with. Choosing a telecommunication provider for your business is one of those decisions that can have a huge impact on your business. NorthBay biz shares 3 important factors to look for in a telecom provider and we couldn’t agree with them more:... -
Tips for Fostering a Sustainable Workplace
“What exemplifies a sustainable workplace?” We argue this is one of the most important questions every business owner should ask themselves, no matter what life stage their business is, because the question inherently defines a company’s culture. Sustainability in the workplace has a multitude of layers, focusing on both environmental practices and personal well-being of employees. Having one without the other can often lead to an imbalanced seesaw effect. Here are some tips in each sustainability category that foster a well-rounded workplace environment:... -
3 Tips to Tackle a Productive Virtual Workspace
Gone are the days when you and your co-workers are sitting side by side in an office. Virtual workspaces are the new normal and sometimes a better option due to increasing advancements of cloud technology andtelecommunications. Whether you are spearheading a startup company lacking initial resources, a freelancer based at home, or a team member working remotely, the fact is the idea of a physical “office” has changed and our workstyles must adapt too. Here are 3 tips to tackle a more productive virtual workspace:...
