Single Line Systems

If you own a small business of less than 10 employees and you have a relatively low call volume, a single line analog telephone system should suffice. The single phone line will have a handset and a base, and more phones can be added to the single line. These systems can also be customized to include calling features such as call waiting or call forwarding, three way calling, voicemail, and more.

Cloud-based Systems

These phone systems offer much more versatility when it comes to management, access, and functions. Since the system is based in the Cloud, hardware installation at your business property is not required. The Cloud provides remote access, which means you can manage your phone system and access calls, messages, and more from different places.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Systems

VoIP systems use the Internet to conduct communications and management. Because your phone and internet bill are consolidated, VoIP systems are usually a more affordable option. VoIP systems also have access to inexpensive local, national, and international communications, as well as more advanced features built-in to VoIP and softphones.

Hybrid Systems

These systems combine both analog and IP systems, providing the best of both worlds. With the benefits of an analog telephone system, along with the amenities of advanced IP technology, hybrid systems support a wide range of communication platforms and give businesses access to a variety of beneficial features and functions.

Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Systems

PBX systems are the most traditional of the different business phone systems. This consists of a private telephone network within a company where outside lines are shared to make external calls. Hardware usually managed on site and costs for a PBX are often higher.

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Landline phone systems offer the best reliability, but costs can be higher. If you have a small to medium sized business working within an office, a landline system may make more sense. Your calls have a much smaller chance of being dropped and clarity of the call is better and more reliable.

VoIP phone systems are Internet-based and can be cheaper than a landline. With advancing technology, VoIP phone systems can work almost as reliable and fully as a landline system. However, internet service can be sketchy at times, depending on your provider. If you are confident with your provider, you may want to choose a VoIP system to save a decent amount of money. If you have any doubts or qualms, you may want to skip this system.

The benefit and problem with mobile phones only is that you can take it with you. This makes you easily accessible, but also keeps you plugged into work all the time. If you maintain two separate phones, a personal cell and business cell, that doubles your phone bills. If you consolidate your business and work phone, it may be hard to track which calls, emails or texts were worked related or not. While this poses some difficulty, the significant price difference and convenience of always having your work with you can prove noticeably beneficial. This option works best if you own a small company and you are the sole contact person.

The phone system that best suits you depends on the industry you are in and the size of your company. For very small or start-up companies, mobile phone systems can be easy, especially if there are a limited number of contact people. For small to medium businesses based within an office or store, a landline or VoIP system could be beneficial. VoIP systems with be dependent upon the reliability of the local internet service provider. For larger businesses, budgets are noticeably higher, so a combination of these phone systems could work best, to yield greater productivity rates.

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