{"id":3599,"date":"2021-02-07T16:19:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-07T21:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iesmartsystems.com\/?p=3599"},"modified":"2021-10-25T11:02:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T15:02:57","slug":"business-phone-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iesmartsystems.com\/business-phone-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Select The Best Business Phone Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don\u2019t fall for one-size-fits-all when you choose a business phone provider<\/p>\n

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How business phone systems have changed<\/p>\n

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Although the telegraph was invented long before (in the 1830s and 40s) the telephone (in the 1870s), the telephone has far outlasted the telegraph. While Alexander Graham Bell might recognize the basic functions of a modern telephone, he would probably have a hard time imagining the diverse features and technology that make it possible for people to communicate by voice over long distances. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important for business owners to re-examine this familiar technology and make informed decisions about upgrading to a modern telephone system.<\/p>\n<\/div>

How does your business use telephones today?<\/h2><\/div>
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Your first step should be to make a list of all the things your team currently does by phone and all the things you\u2019d like<\/i> to do over the phone. Due to healthy competition and powerful technology, you can choose from a smorgasbord of features from a variety of vendors, but if you aren\u2019t clear on your needs, you\u2019ll waste money on features that no one uses.<\/p>\n

Here are a few questions to get your wheels turning.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Client-facing questions:<\/h3><\/div>