http://www.business-phone-tools.com/business-phone-blog.html Check out the Business Phone Tools Blog and subscribe to the RSS feed to stay up-to-date with the latest posts. en-us business phone Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:25:53 GMT Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:25:53 GMT business-phone-tools.com http://www.business-phone-tools.com/index.html 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. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:25:53 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/DECT-6.0-phones.html DECT 6.0 phones are the new cordless phone standard. What is good about them and which are the best brands? Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:04:37 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/best-rated-cordless-phones.html There is no confusion about which brands make the best rated cordless phones? It's between Panasonic and Uniden cordless telephones Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:00:43 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/test-1.html Call accounting software was the original business phone tool. The focus was on cost control and automating the process of accounting for telephone expenses. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:26:50 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-free-download.html 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. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:54:57 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-phone-number.html A Skype phone number or Online number is without doubt one of the most innovative products offered by Skype. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:10:11 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/best-cordless-phones.html A cheat sheet to selecting the best cordless phones. It's possibly a Panasonic or Uniden telephone, but what else do you need to know? Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:55:38 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/phone-recording-software.html 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. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:48:27 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/voip-phone-systems.html 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. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:04:59 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/uniden-cordless-phones.html 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? Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:36:22 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/what-is-bluetooth-technology.html 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. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:19:51 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/cheap-home-phone-service.html 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. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:41:20 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/small-business-phone-service.html 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. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:15:45 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/wifi-cell-phones.html WiFi cell phones can substantially reduce both domestic and small business phone bills. Voice over WiFi is destined to become as big as Voice over IP. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:53:11 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/wifi-cell-phone.html 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. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:43:59 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/site-map.html The Business Phone Tools site map. A fast reference to the latest information on business phones. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:12:10 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-router.html 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. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:56:01 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/belkin-routers.html Belkin routers are a safe option for anyone setting up their first WiFi network. Installation and setup is straighforward even for non-Nerds. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:53:15 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/wireless-n-router.html There is no reason not to upgrade to a wireless N router. They are a dramatic improvement on 802.11g access points and we fail to see any downside. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:50:29 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-video-conferencing.html Skype video conferencing is one of the greatest bargains of all time. Skype to Skype video calls are free, but they are limited to 1 two 1 calls. What are the alternatives for small business and active social networkers? Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:41:41 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/how-to-video-conference.html Millions of Internet users are scrambling to learn how to video conference on the cheap. Countless video phone calls are made every day. The VoIP video phone is set to become ubiquitous. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:37:56 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/alternative-to-skype.html 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. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:31:54 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/hacking-skype.html A cheat sheet for hacking Skype in five easy steps. Grab a pizza and get ready for the ride ... Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:28:51 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-fax.html There is a Skype fax solution, it is a third party product called PamFax. It is well integrated with Skype and has a comprehensive range of features. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:23:27 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-problems.html Many Skype problems are a consequence of bandwidth issues. They are easily fixed by getting a new Skype router, WiFi range extender or even a cheap WiFi antenna. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:13:22 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-for-windows-mobile-1.html Skype for Windows Mobile 2.5 is hot off the press. Featuring vastly improved sound quality. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:06:12 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-for-iphone.html Skype for iPhone is the ultimate smartphone app. All smartphones and handhelds are now required to host Skype phone software. We have come to expect our mobile communication tools to give us access not only voice, but also video, presence, IM and file sharing. As a result, Skype has become the number one brand in free smartphone apps. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:51:02 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-telephones.html The best Skype telephones are dual mode cordless phones. They compete with Uniden and Panasonic cordless telephones, but with the advantage of also being Skype phones. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:47:35 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-wireless-phone.html We found the best Skype wireless phone. It's the Philips Skype phone, but depending on your budget there are some other contenders to consider. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:41:21 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-cell-phone-1.html Here comes a new generation of Skype cell phone. It's a real cell phone. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:32:59 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-cell-phone.html The Skype cell phone has been a long time coming. In the meantime some interesting options have become available that may cause Skype to reconsider its strategy. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:22:13 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/how-to-skype.html Anyone can learn how to Skype. To start making free Skype-to-Skype calls is a three step process. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:18:18 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-headphones.html There are premium, middle and budget Skype headphones. Beware of the cheap options! Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:11:01 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-for-windows-mobile.html Skype for Windows Mobile is one of the more heavily downloaded Skype Tools, but it took a long time coming and there are now some excellent third party options. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:06:25 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-phone-adapter.html A Skype phone adapter is an essential piece of equipment required by anyone who intends to use Skype as a serious alternative to a traditional fixed line phone service. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:36:42 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-cell-phones.html Many people are confused by the topic of Skype cell phones. It's probably because there are so many different ways of using cell phones with Skype. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:32:23 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/belkin-skype-phone.html The Belkin Skype phone targets a rapidly growing niche. It is well executed up to a point, but has some odd limitations. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:41:43 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/ge-skype-phone.html The GE Skype phone is possibly the best Skype phone available, but it's not without an imperfection. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:39:00 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/best-skype-phone.html Which is the best Skype phone? It's key to ditching the phone company and eliminating long term contractual commitments. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:32:46 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-conference-call.html The ultimate free deal, a Skype conference call. Up to 24 people in one call! Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:29:23 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/free-skype-credit.html Where to get free Skype credit and have a free home phone service. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:35:51 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/free-home-phone-service.html 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. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:31:17 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-phone-service-1.html There is no longer any doubt that the Skype phone service is a threat to the landline phone companies. Skype users no longer require headsets or even a computer to make cheap or even free phone calls. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:21:56 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-phone-service.html The Skype phone service is emerging as a serious alternative phone system that can be relied upon by small business users. In fact over 25 percent of the 370 million Skype users are from the small business segment. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:20:26 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/online-phone-numbers.html Online phone numbers are a solution to a host of issues that affect nearly everyone. They are a perfect response to the challenges of staying in contact with family, friends and colleagues, but they are more than just a cheap toll free phone number. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:04:46 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-phone-software.html Skype phone software is a free download. There are now tens of millions of users exploring features including personal online numbers, conference calling and video conferencing. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:54:12 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-online-number-toll-free.html Friends, relatives, colleagues ... can call your Skype online number toll free if you have a Skype phone number. It's one of the best features of the Skype phone service. They are just like a regular phone number. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:42:34 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skypein-number.html 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. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:38:02 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/skype-numbers.html Skype numbers are probably the best feature of the Skype phone service. They are online phone numbers that can be called toll free from a landline or cell phone. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:31:41 GMT http://www.business-phone-tools.com/how-does-skype-work.html 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. Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:21:05 GMT