VoIP Phone Systems for Small Businesses

In the past, the latest technologies were often financially out of reach for small businesses. However, innovations in communications technology in recent years have led to circumstances in which the latest technologies are not only within the reach of small businesses, but can even be the most financially viable option. This is particularly true with VoIP phone systems for small businesses. Many small businesses may be reluctant to migrate to VoIP, because it is still a relatively new technology. However, small businesses that have made the switch are now enjoying all the business benefits this technology offers. In this article, we cover the main benefits of switching to a VoIP phone system for small businesses.

Advanced features

With a VoIP phone system, you can benefit from the kind of advanced features that were previously only available with high-end business telephone systems. This includes voicemail, auto attendant, call forwarding, caller ID, conference calling and many more. Armed with advanced features your business can create a professional image, deliver a better service to customers, reduce costs and increase efficiency and productivity. This will ultimately enable you to compete with larger companies, increase your revenue and achieve faster growth. With all the benefits that advanced features bring, you could see a substantial return on your investment in short space of time.

Simplified communications

A VoIP phone system can offer simplified communications by combining data, voice and video into a single service. This way, your communications are easy to use and easy to manage. A combined network can reduce costs by eliminating the need for extensive cabling and reducing the costs that are associated with paying for separate services. It is also easier to secure a combined network and it can offer greater flexibility to your employees, with easy network access from a variety of locations. This means that you can support remote working, which is a great way for small businesses to reduce costs. Simplified communications also help to speed up working processes for greater efficiency and productivity.

Lower costs

Cost-efficiency is particularly important for small businesses with limited capital and a VoIP phone system can reduce costs in several ways. Firstly, it is typically much cheaper to install a VoIP phone system compared to a traditional telephone system. This is because the same extensive cabling and costly equipment is not required. It is even possible to integrate VoIP into your existing system using an ATA (Analogue Telephone Adapter).

Secondly, you can save money on the cost of your calls with a VoIP phone system as calls tend to be much cheaper than with traditional charge-per-minute telephone lines. It is even cheaper to make long distance and international calls. Money saved on the cost of calls can add up to a significant amount over the course of a few weeks or months.

Another way to save money with VoIP is by opting for a hosted VoIP phone system. With a hosted phone system, all of the larger and more expensive equipment is housed by the service provider. This means that you won’t have any initial costs, but instead you will pay a regular charge for the service. The service will include all ongoing maintenance and support, freeing you from all technical tasks and the extra cost of annual support contracts. A hosted VoIP phone system is the ideal solution for small businesses with less space and fewer resources.

For more information about VoIP phone systems for small businesses, contact Midland Networks today on 0800 849 8585.