business 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.... -
Workplace Productivity & How to Improve It
Back in the Office? Here Are Some Tips On Improving Workplace Productivity Work productivity is important for getting the most out of your company or nonprofit’s employees. Although you certainly do not want to overwork them, it’s important to provide the right type of environment for your employees to be able to stay focused on the task at hand.... -
Stay Productive While Working Remotely
Maintaining Productivity: Working From Home If you have a job that allows you to work remotely, you understand how easy it can be to fall into a rut. While it’s important to have rituals, it’s also important to shake things up a bit to avoid falling into a hole of unproductivity.... -
The Evolution of Android vs. iPhone
Apple and Android accounted for 99.6% of smartphone sales in the fourth quarter of 2016. That’s a pretty significant duopoly of the smartphone market! What makes these two maestros of multitouch screens the standouts? Evolution. Over the last 10 years, both Android and Apple have come a long way, consistently outpacing their competitors. For a more in-depth look at the latest generation of the iPhone check out our blog, What’s New With the iPhone 7? ... -
Using Tech at Work to Be More Sustainable
Image courtesy of Pixabay As a certified B Corporation, it’s important to us as an organization to continue to find new and innovative ways to improve. Being a sustainable organization means continuing to lessen our environmental impact while still providing meaningful and useful services. How can you make a difference in your office?... -
Business Tips Before the New Year:
Getting Your Organization Ready for 2017 No matter how 2016 treated your business or nonprofit, the best part about the new year is a fresh start. Whatever struggles you may have encountered, 2017 can be your time to turn up the heat and start working on your business' challenges and turning things around. However, you can’t just expect 2017 to bring the changes you desire; you first must properly prepare. Use these tips this December to make sure your company is truly ready to bring in the new year.... -
Ways Businesses Can Participate in the Giving Season
The giving season isn’t just a time for individuals to give back to their communities. Businesses and nonprofits can get involved together for the greater good as well, all while helping to foster company-wide health and happiness. Take a look at some great ways to participate in the giving season with your business or nonprofit this year!... -
Monitoring Remote Workers’ Overtime
With a new federal overtime law coming into effect on December 1, some are worried that the new way of doing things may reduce telecommuting options. However, even with the new law in place, the many benefits of “Why You Should say’Yes' to Employee Telecommuting” as detailed in another Betterblog, are still clear. If you are concerned with how to monitor the overtime of a remote employee who was previously exempt, use these tips to continue to allow workers to telecommute. ... -
Strategies for Improving Workplace Communication
Effective Communication In The Office: Why it’s So Important In today’s world, we have so many ways to communicate with each other and this is no different in a business environment. However, what methods you use to communicate in your personal life are less important than in the business world where time is money.... -
Employee Morale: How to Improve it and Why
Boosting Workplace Morale at the Office Your employees are the backbone of your business or nonprofit. Though offering competitive wages is important, it’s not the only factor for attracting the most skilled workers. Employees care about more than just salary when looking for the right fit. Some strongly value a work environment that allows them to have a nice work-life balance (head here for Tech Tips for Work-Life Balance).... -
Why You Should Explore Your Phone System Options
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. ... -
How B Corps are Using Business for Good
B Corporations are for-profit organizations “using business as a force for good.” When it comes to finding businesses you can trust, B Corps head the pack. That’s because they are certified and required to contribute to the solution for social and environmental problems. Therefore, partnering with a B Corp will also help you become more sustainable and develop better business ethics. Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the B Corp community to get a better idea of what it looks like to give back through business. ... -
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 Non-Profits Should Use Sustainable Companies
Non-profits benefit immensely when they partner up with BetterWorld Telecom, and that’s because our business practices are the perfect fit for non-profits. We set high standards for ourselves, so we can go above and beyond for our customers and our community as a whole. Take a look at a couple of the reasons your non-profit’s relationship with BetterWorld Telecom would blossom beautifully this spring....
