Different Small Business Phone Systems and How to Choose the Best One
by Andrew Lope Business promotionSo
many different methods or options of communication are there that businesses
could used, but still, small business phone systems remain the most trustworthy
one. For decades now, these phone systems have remained a very important pillar
that has been strengthening the base and ensuring success of businesses from all
over the globe. For this, there are some important points are there to consider
and the most important of them all is the "proper selection" yes, a
lot would depend upon how efficient and effective the phone system is and to
choose this kind, you can rely upon the tips that we have discussed here in
this article.
Understanding
Business Phone Systems
Till
some time back, there was only one option in terms of business phone systems and
that option was of expensive fixed-line telephone systems. The problem with
this one was that it was expensive, non-reliable and very ineffective as well. The
real revolution came with the advent of modern-day telephone systems that can
now be divided in three different categories.
- A traditional PBX (private branch exchange) phone system
- An IP-PBX (Internet Protocol private branch exchange) system with SIP-enabled hard phones
- A cloud-based telephone service that utilises VoIP technology
Let
us have a deeper look at these options and how they work.
Pbx
Phone Systems
This
version of communication solutions uses telephone lines and traditional phones
to make and take calls and for this, the first thing you will need is the PBX
server right there at your office. These systems are undoubtedly safer and the
biggest point that needs a mention here is that no Internet connection is
needed for its functioning. The downside is the expensive installation as well
as expensive usage and handling, maintenance, etc.
Self-Hosted
Voip Systems
"Self-hosted
VoIP systems" is another name given to IP-PBX phone systems that use VoIP
technology to connect to call for calling and receiving. Just like the former
one, in this one too, you will have to station a communication server at your
office or in the cloud. The main point here is that the overall functioning of
this one and the former one is totally identical, but this one relies on a
stable and speedy Internet connection to function correctly. Because of this,
as compared to the former one, this one is way more reliable, better and efficient.
Cloud-Based
Voip Systems
Vendors
of telephone systems for small businesses say that this is the latest
technology used in business communications solutions and very effective as
small business phone systems. This one is totally different from those
discussed above and in this technology, you will find cloud-based VoIP system using
an app provided by your supplier or your Internet browser or smartphone for
calls. In other words, cloud based VoIP system will be able to manage your
exchange virtually and perform functions like routing calls to your business
and acting as a virtual exchange.
Five
Steps To Selecting The Right Business Phone System
- Identify
what works and what doesn’t with your business phone system
- Test
your Internet connection
- Consider
how your business uses its telephone system
- Set
your priorities
- Speak
to the staff
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