GPS Telecoms Ltd Blog

Here are some things that the sales person on the other end of the phone doesn’t want you to know – but really, you should.

Telecoms (Telecommunications) is made up of 'tele', which is Greek for distant, and 'communicate', which is Latin for 'to share'. So, sharing information with a distant recipient. Information comes in many forms and is transmitted by various means. The phone call is still the core communication method for commerce. The internet is a close 2nd, providing data transmission, VoIP telephony, websites and social media, to name just a few of our key forms of efficient business communication.

If you are installing a telephone system in a new office or facility that is not yet occupied, then count your lucky stars that you are not responsible for cutting over an existing phone system to a new one, or even to a new carrier as well.

Don’t invest in a new business telephone system just to make and receive phone calls. You would be missing out on leveraging its advantages to create an excellent marketing tool. There are so many seemingly hidden opportunities once a caller is on the line, from catchy marketing messages instead of crusty old on-hold music, to clever use of the keypad to select a service.

Few elements of setting up a new business are as critical to success as a well-chosen, appropriate and highly functional phone system. Modern technology means these systems are capable of far more than voice traffic and now act as tools for many communication tasks from video conferencing to virtual support from remote locations.

Choosing a telephone system for your new business is a very important decision. It’s really on a par with choosing your business location and should be accorded sufficient time and planning to give you the best possible chance of making the right decisions.

You have just set up, or are in the process of setting up, a brand-new limited company. Congratulations! If you already have a team in place, even if this is just you and your fellow directors, you will probably need a new business phone line and broadband package – especially if you have a dedicated office.

This article explains where to start; what services to look for and how to go about saving yourself some time and money.

Your new business phone number is important for several reasons. Firstly, even in the heyday of the digital economy, many people prefer to discuss services over the phone, rather than depend on email, Facebook, WhatsApp etc. It is far quicker for one thing, and it helps build the personal rapport essential for developing long-term business relationships. You may also need a new business phone number for internal communication: getting in touch with suppliers, arranging meetings with employees and colleagues, and so on.

Choosing a new phone office system should be fairly straightforward, right? When setting up a company, few people feel it will be any more complicated than phoning up BT (or a similar provider), signing up for a monthly contract and then not giving it much more thought. Unfortunately, this common way of thinking is a recipe for frustration and wasted money.