FreedomVOICE Offers 9 Tips on Slashing Phone Costs and Increasing Productivity in a Recession
FreedomVOICE, creator of the FreedomIQ Hosted VoIP PBX, today announced nine recommendations to help business leaders slash phone costs and increase productivity during a recession.
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“Small businesses in California – and across the nation – are facing this downturn by controlling their costs that are within their grasp. That’s a sound strategy for weathering 2009,” said Aida Alvarez, the former head of the Small Business Administration during the Clinton Administration.
“The year-over-year data shows that 2008 was about accepting the downturn. Now 2009 is about survival,” said Joseph Benoit, Union Bank’s small business banking executive.
Business owners across the nation are looking for ways to cut cost, and the process of reevaluating their business phone system is providing them with that opportunity.
In particular, the hosted VoIP PBX phone solution is being recognized as the answer. When asked why, Peter Radizeski, President of RAD-INFO, Inc., and frequent blogger for TMCnet had this to say:
“Hosted PBX is gaining share in this economic turmoil because it increases business productivity and it saves money. With Hosted PBX, there isn’t a large capital outlay for a PBX phone system, nor is there a maintenance contract to keep that PBX up and running.”
When it comes to hosted VoIP PBX service, the FreedomIQ product by FreedomVOICE is an industry leader and an attractive option for cost cutting.
“We’ve seen businesses achieve 30 to 70% total cost savings by switching to the FreedomIQ Hosted VoIP PBX,” says Eric Thomas, CEO of FreedomVOICE.
In an effort to help business owners realize the tremendous savings and productivity benefits a hosted VoIP PBX phone solution can provide, FreedomVOICE has compiled a list of 9 ways to slash phone costs and increase productivity in a recession.
1. Switch to VoIP
No matter what your industry, call costs for VoIP service is significantly cheaper than call costs for analog phone service. Also, almost all VoIP providers promote a free 30 day money back guarantee and offer domestic long distance calls at no additional cost. According to Jay Schukoske, President of Beach Associates Inc, Beach Associates saved over 50% by switching to VoIP.
2. Use a Hosted PBX Service
Your phone equipment no longer has to be physically located on site. Electing to go the hosted VoIP PBX provider route allows businesses to forgo the large expense associated with purchasing an onsite phone system, as the hosting company will keep the equipment at their location and allow you to access it via the Internet. Users appreciate a hosted system because they don’t have to set aside precious office space for the phone system equipment. The only equipment that needs to be purchased with a hosted solution is the VoIP enabled phones. Using a hosted VoIP PBX solution also means that the business does not have to maintain expensive on-site call switching hardware. Overall, a hosted VoIP PBX saves businesses time, energy, and money.
3. Reduce Staff
If you’re using a hosted VoIP PBX system, then all IT support, maintenance and upgrades will be handled by your solution provider. This will allow you to reduce your staff and cut costs in IT. But making use of a PBX also lets you reduce staff in the administrative department. With today’s VoIP phone system technology, you’ll never need to have someone answer your phone again. After setting up an automated attendant greeting and automatic call transfer, customers will be easily routed to your line without the assistance of a live employee. This means you’ll be able to eliminate the phone receptionist position - if you want to. Hosted PBX services are very flexible and can typically be set up however is best for your company.
4. Avoid System Software Maintenance
Forget purchasing upgraded firmware for your phones. Hosted VoIP PBX providers regularly update your VoIP phones so that you don’t need to. You’ll love having the latest features on a consistent basis. With a traditional PBX, it’s virtually impossible to upgrade to new features and functionality without a forklift to haul out your old system and replace it with the new.
Visit the FreedomIQ website to read the full list: http://www.freedomiq.com/about-us/whats-new/slash-phone-costs-increase-productivity.shtml
About FreedomVOICE:
Founded in 1996, FreedomVOICE develops and markets FreedomIQ, a hosted VoIP PBX service allowing businesses and professional offices to interact more effectively with their customers, clients, patients and associates. FreedomVOICE also offers a comprehensive slate of integrated virtual office solutions, enabling business owners to enhance company image, communicate seamlessly with customers, track marketing effectiveness, and increase profitability.