Business Phone Tools Blog
The Business Phone Tools Blog is a listing our latest articles and up-dates. It is continuously updated and revised as many of the topics we cover are technology related and subject to constant change.
Telephone systems are one of the most poorly managed business assets. Millions of businesses both large and small have yet to recognize that even small changes in how they manage their phone systems can substantially increase sales. Furthermore, it's not uncommon that costs can also be reduced in the process.
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Skype Phone Number - Your Local Phone Number
A Skype phone number or Online number is without doubt one of the most innovative products offered by Skype.
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Call Accounting Software
Call accounting software was the original business phone tool. The focus was on cost control and automating the process of accounting for telephone expenses.
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Best Online Fax Service - The Only Way to Send Faxes Online
An online fax service has finally killed the fax machine. Online faxing slashes the cost of sending and receiving faxes.
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WiFi Cell Phones - Cutting the Cost of Mobility
WiFi cell phones can slash your phone bills. Voice over WiFi is destined to become as big as Voice over IP.
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Business Phone Tools
Expert advice on selecting the best small business phone system. The phone is an indispensable business tool for communicating with customers, suppliers and partners. For small business there is no more important channel of communication.
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Best Cordless Phones
A cheat sheet for selecting the best cordless phones. Are they DECT, Panasonic, Uniden, Vtech ... Bluetooth or 2 line cordless phones?
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How do i connect to skype
I HAVE REGISTERD AND SIGNED IN BUT NOTHING COMES UP ON MY SCREEN
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Smartphones with WiFi - pros and cons
Smartphones with WiFi are hot items. With few exceptions the latest smartphones are all WiFi enabled, but there are some negatives.
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Multi Line Cordless Phone System
The multi line cordless phone system short list. Whatever the brand it has to be a 5.8 GHz phone.
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Cordless Phone Frequencies
Cordless phone frequencies are the most important single factor in selecting a cordless phone. They determine clarity, range and security of communication.
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The Best Skype Router
Curiously there is no official Skype router. There is a Skype cell phone, Skype wireless phone and lots of Skype headphones, but no Skype routers. It's a curiosity because the router is potentially Skype's weakest link.
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Best Alternative to Skype
The challenge in finding an alternative to Skype is to identify an option that our friends are also agreeable and able to use. That's because many of the options are also closed networks, but there is a solution.
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Skype Free Download - How to Skype
A Skype free download is the key to accessing the Skype phone service. It's an alternative to traditional land line phone services offering the cheapest unlimited phone plans.
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VoIP Pros and Cons
Is the voip pros and cons debate dead? The latest small business phone systems are nearly all IP based and hardly anyone seems to notice.
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Online Faxing - The Best Online Fax Services
Online faxing has superseded the fax machine. It not only reduces costs, it's also more secure and increases productivity, but which is the best online fax service?
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Cheap Home Phone Service - One of the Easiest Ways to Save Money
Switching to a cheap home phone service is an easy way to cut costs without pain. As a bonus, online phone companies generally provide a better service, but it pays to do your homework.
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Cordless Phone Comparison
Easy cordless phone comparison. How to identify the best cordless phones fast without needing to research cordless phone technologies and frequencies.
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The Best DECT 6.0 Phones
DECT 6.0 phones are the new cordless phone standard. What is good about them and which are the best brands?
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KX-TG6702B 2 Line 5.8MHz Expandable Cordless Phone System
For many years the Panasonic KX-TG6702B was the best 2 line cordless phone system. It's a 5.8 GHz work horse, but it's now been superseded by cheaper and better DECT 6.0 phones.
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Two Line Cordless Phones
Panasonic and Uniden make the best two line cordless phones. It's a niche market and they are indisputably the brands to beat, but which makes the best cordless telephone.
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Panasonic DECT Phone v. Uniden DECT - Which are the Best Cordless Phones?
The Panasonic DECT phone range is impressively stylish and functional, but competition is intense between manufacturers of DECT 6.0 phones. Uniden telephones in particular are bridging the gap with an extensive range of new models..
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Get a DECT Bluetooth Gateway and Ditch Your Landline
DECT Bluetooth gateways are the key. Make cell phone calls over a corded or cordless phone and ditch the landline. It can pay for itself within a few months.
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The Best Bluetooth Home Phone
The Bluetooth home phone has arrived. We expect to see Bluetooth cordless phones in millions of homes within a few years.
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Best Rated Cordless Phones - Cordless Phone Reviews
There is no confusion about which brands make the best rated cordless phones? It's between Panasonic and Uniden cordless telephones
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Best Cordless Telephone Shortlist - Uniden v. Panasonic Cordless Telephones
The best cordless telephone to meet your requirements will almost certainly be either a Panasonic or Uniden cordless phone. They make phones for every niche from telephones for hearing impaired through to water proof cordless phones and phones with big buttons.
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VoIP Phone Systems - What is VoIP and How Does VoIP Work?
Within a few years all business phone systems will be VoIP phone systems. What makes the technology so attractive? There's more to the explanation than cheap or even free phone calls.
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WiFi Smart Phone - a road warrior's best friend
The laptop doesn't get to leave the office these days as my new traveling partner is a WiFi smart phone.
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Best Skype Fax Solution - Free Internet Faxing
Skype fax - is it the best free online fax service or are there better ways to send faxes online?
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Which 3 Line Phone?
A 3 line phone may not be the best solution. Consider these alternatives before selecting from the limited number of 3 line options available.
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Online Fax Number - A Virtual Fax Machine
Get a local online fax number. They are available in over forty five countries and thousands of cities. No fax lines or fax machines required. It's an online fax service.
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Amazon Wifi Ad
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SkypeIn Number a.k.a Skype Phone Number FAQ
A Skypein number is also known as an Online number or Skype phone number. It's a personal online number that can be used instead of a landline phone number.
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How to Skype - get a personal Online Number
Anyone can learn how to Skype, but you may want to give an online number to people who don't have Skype so they can call you on a regular phone or mobile for the cost of a local call.
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How Does Skype Work - Skype Numbers?
How does Skype work and how can I get an online phone number? If you're looking for a cheap home phone service the answers to these questions can save you a bundle.
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Hacking Skype in Five Easy Steps
A cheat sheet for hacking Skype in five easy steps. Grab a pizza and get ready for the ride ...
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How to Skype - call phones and mobiles
How to Skype - make calls to landlines and cell phones using SkypeOut.
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Belkin Skype Phone: pros - cons and alternatives
The Belkin Skype phone targets a rapidly growing niche. It is well executed up to a point, but has some odd limitations.
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Free Home Phone Service - Fact or Fiction?
We've found the closest thing to a free home phone service. It's a bargain that has already been discovered by tens of millions of users all round the world.
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The Best Skype Phone
Which is the best Skype phone? It's key to ditching the phone company and eliminating long term contractual commitments.
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The Best Skype Headphones
There are premium, middle and budget Skype headphones. Beware of the cheap options!
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Free Skype Credit
Where to get free Skype credit and have a free home phone service.
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Phone Power is the best VOIP
Got Phone Power a few months back. Am saving big $$ over AT&T landline, get many more features, and can call 60 dozens of countries free for an hour a
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Call Accounting Software
Call accounting software was the original business phone tool. The focus was on cost control and automating the process of accounting for telephone expenses.
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Phone Recording Software - "You're being recorded"
Phone recording software is now as pervasive as CCTV surveillance cameras. Whether or not a legal disclaimer is played, it's prudent to assume that all business phone conversations are recorded.
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Uniden Cordless Phones - Interpreting Cordless Phone Reviews
Uniden cordless phones compete head to head with Panasonic cordless telephones. The best cordless phones in almost every niche are made by one or other of these two companies, where does Uniden excel?
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What is Bluetooth Technology? - It's at the Core of the Hottest Electronic Gadgets
What is Bluetooth technology? it's a common question because Bluetooth is embedded in almost all new high tech gadgets including the ultimate Bluetooth home phone.
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Small Business Phone Service - Which is the Best Internet Phone Service?
The right small business phone service is a competitive weapon. It can not only reduce costs, but also overcome barriers to business communication and enhance the profile of a small business.
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The WiFi Cell Phone - it's take-off time for cell phones that transmit a WiFi signal
There's a WiFi cell phone in your future. We know because the cell phone carriers are panicking. They know that VoWiFi is a serious threat and want to hold back the tides to protect their revenue.
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Site Map: Business Phone Tools
The Business Phone Tools site map. A fast reference to the latest information on business phones.
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