{"id":1001,"date":"2013-11-13T08:04:47","date_gmt":"2013-11-12T21:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=76"},"modified":"2013-11-13T08:04:47","modified_gmt":"2013-11-12T21:04:47","slug":"effective-communications-can-deliver-real-results-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinititelecommunications.com.au\/effective-communications-can-deliver-real-results-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How Effective Communications Can Deliver Real Results for Your Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s new IP-based telephone systems are designed with capabilities small businesses can use to attract more customers, expand operations, streamline routine customer transactions and so much more. Here we look at four key ways any growing business can benefit from today\u2019s new IP-based communications solutions, including taking advantage of built-in cost savings.<\/p>\n

The New IP-Based Telephone Solutions<\/h2>\n

When most small businesses think about acquiring a new phone system<\/a>, they usually consider factors such as:<\/p>\n

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  1. Does the system have the features that we need?<\/li>\n
  2. Is it reliable?<\/li>\n
  3. Is it the right size system?<\/li>\n
  4. Can it expand as we grow?<\/li>\n
  5. Will it fit within our budget?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All of these questions are important, but unfortunately the most important question is often overlooked: How will the phone system deliver real results for our business?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Most small or medium businesses don\u2019t think of their telephone system\u00a0as something that can help attract new customers, increase revenues, develop more repeat business, keep overhead in check\u2014all of the ways that a business grows. But, in fact, that\u2019s exactly what today\u2019s new office communications system can help you accomplish.<\/p>\n

    Why?<\/em> What is it about today\u2019s new phone systems that makes them suited to the task of business development? In a nutshell, it\u2019s the technology: communications systems today are based on the Internet Protocol (IP). These new communications systems are often referred to as VoIP or Voice over IP systems.\u00a0The voice signals are digitized and transported as packets, in the same way e-mails and data files are transmitted over the Internet.\u00a0(Learn\u00a0more about VoIP here.<\/a>)<\/p>\n

    What does that mean in terms of practical, every day business realities? It means that today\u2019s phone systems are really more like computers than traditional communications systems. They are more versatile, able to accept applications, ready to become integrated into everyday business operations, becoming a \u201cgo-to\u201d resource for<\/p>\n