At Best Business Phone Deals we are not tied to one provider or one solution. We offer a full range of products and services across all of your telecoms which means we can provide you with multiple options when we undertake a free review. This enables you to compare the best deals on the market.

As an example, imagine you needed a new phone system. Based on the number of users you have we could provide quotations for a standard phone system at your premises, a physical VoIP phone system or a hosted solution. Within each of these categories we would find you the most suitable product for your usage and the most cost effective.

We then provide you with a report detailing the different options, their strengths and weaknesses, and make recommendations where appropriate. The final decision is yours.

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Independent telecoms specialists

Our aim is to provide you with the latest technology which will enhance your business communications whilst also saving you money.

For mobile phones this could involve upgrading to SmartPhones and utilising new mobile devices such as tablets (iPad, Playbook etc.). For fixed line services this could be moving to a VoIP or hosted solution. We can also advise about combining your mobile and fixed telephony together in a unified communications solution.

One area where more and more businesses are finding value is in better data connections. Whilst traditional ADSL broadband is suitable for home use and very small offices, once you have a few users a better connection is usually required.

Data is the lifeblood of many businesses these days and a slow or unreliable connection can stop a business in its tracks. In these circumstances a dedicated leased line or EFM (Ethernet First Mile) line can be the answer. Giving you a guaranteed upload and download speed of your choice, depending upon your requirements, and much better reliability.

We can compare the different data options as part of your package and you may be surprised at how affordable a dedicated line is for your business. Prices are falling due to competition and increased network supply so you could gain a huge data speed boost without having to break the bank.

Once you have our report you can compare our products with those you have already to see the savings you could make, as well as comparing how new technology could improve the way you work and thus drive productivity.

Reviews are available throughout the UK to companies large and small offering a straightforward business phone comparison service.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Landlines , Business Mobiles , Business Phones , Business Telecoms , Package , Phone Lines , Phone Systems , Solutions , Telecoms

As 2011 comes to a close many people will be thinking about the new year and making resolutions for 2012. What are your business resolutions? Your goals and ambitions for 2012?

One area where we can help you is in cost reductions for telecoms products and services. Many businesses continue to pay too much for their mobile and landline contracts and have multiple suppliers to deal with, making it difficult when problems occur, not to mention an administrative mess.

A single supplier solution with a package that encompasses a range of services will help reduce the amount you pay and has other benefits too:

• One point of contact
• One easy-to-understand bill
• Guaranteed interaction between products

How to reduce your costs

Take a look at all of your 2011 bills and order them according to when the contracts expire. Diary each of them for two months before expiry - this length of time is needed to obtain alternative quotations AND give 30 days notice (the usual notice period although some may be longer - double check your contract and adjust the timescales accordingly).

When you reach your first diary entry contact us for a free no obligation quotation. We will look at the product or service which is due initially but we can also undertake a full review of all of your services with a view to buying out your other contracts if this makes sound commercial sense for both parties.

If a buy-out is not appropriate we can then look at your other services nearer their contract end date.

The benefit of a full review, as opposed to looking at a single product, is that unified solutions can be identified which will improve your communications. This can help your business perform more efficiently, thus improving productivity.

A review can look at any or all of the following products:

• Mobile phones
• Landline phones
• Phone systems
• Broadband
• VoIP
• Vehicle tracking
• Device tracking
• IT support
• Website hosting

If you are happy with our figures we make it easy to transfer your services with the minimum of disruption.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Phones , Business Telecoms , Package , Solutions , Telecoms

Ask yourself these questions:

• Has your business reviewed its telecoms recently?

• Are they working together optimally to enable your employees to work productively wherever they are?

• Is there a coherent strategy in place?
  
  
• Do you buy on price alone?

Many businesses focus solely on price and renew the individual parts of their telecoms infrastructure with different suppliers based on cost alone. This approach could lead to you having inferior equipment and not making the most of the latest telecoms technology.

The benefits of a single supplier solution

There are many reasons to consider a single supplier solution:

• Overall cost savings
  
  
• Optimum integration between devices and systems
  
  
• Simplification of administration
  
  
• Better fault resolution

A single supplier may not be the best price option for every one of your individual products but they should be able to show you an overall saving across a range of multiple services. Utilising one company for all of your business telecoms gives you a single point of contact, ideal when you have a fault such as a loss of data connection which could be a problem with your lines, broadband, router or IT. One call to your dedicated account manager (not a call centre) gets it sorted.

A review of your telecoms will look at how you currently use your services and make suggestions as to ways in which new technology may be able to improve productivity. Your current usage will also be analysed to ensure that the optimum tariffs are chosen.

The review should not take up too much of your time and at the end of it you will receive a cost/benefit analysis showing you the different options available. It will be fully costed and easy to understand.

Areas a business telecom review covers

• Mobile Phones and Devices (laptops, netbooks, tablets, mobile broadband)
  
  
• Landline phones (systems, lines, call charges)
  
  
• Unified Communication Solutions
  
• Broadband and data connectivity
  
  
• VoIP and hosted solutions
  
  
• Employee management and vehicle tracking

Many small and medium sized businesses in certain sectors may not have a need for a full review encompassing all of the above, but should still consider getting a quotation for the services they do have which may show up alternative ways of utilising telecoms technology to benefit their productivity.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Landlines , Business Mobiles , Business Phones , Business Telecoms , Solutions , Telecoms , Unified Communications

Getting the best deal for your business mobiles is no longer just about phones. There are a range of mobile devices which can be included within your new contract, such as tablets (think iPad, Samsung Galaxy etc) and netbooks.

Achieving balance and integration between devices and platforms requires knowledge of all of the different devices, operating systems and how they all work together to achieve your business goals.

Mobile data is becoming the most important aspect of a business mobile review for many companies and we have expertise in this area gained from our 15 years in the mobile industry.

From BlackBerry BIS/BES/BES Express setup and installation through to data roaming and tethering we can advise you on the best way to set up your contract to get the data you need without breaking the bank.

How to get the best business mobile deal

If you already have a business mobile contract you will have your monthly bills which indicate your usage. You can email, fax or send them to us for a full analysis.

By analysing these we can match a tariff that provides you with the right balance of minutes, texts and data to keep your bills down. We also look at overseas usage, which is becoming increasingly important for many businesses, and ensure the tariff will be flexible enough to fulfil your requirements.

We can then provide new handsets for you which do the job you need them to. You may have specific requirements, such as an operating system to integrate with your current infrastructure, or be flexible in your choice. We can advise regarding the features of the latest SmartPhones which could enable you to increase productivity.

When undertaking a business mobile review we look at reducing your costs AND improving the devices you have.

All quotes and reviews are free and without obligation. They are offered to all types and size of business from single handset users through to corporate enterprises. We can also incorporate other products and services into our review to further save you money.

Solving your business mobile problems

You may be looking for a review because your contract is due for renewal and you wish to reduce costs, but you should also contact us if you are having problems with your mobiles wherever you are in terms of contract. Your current mobile dealer might be failing to respond to you and giving you poor service or you might be finding your current network coverage and service to be unsatisfactory.

We can look at transferring your contract to another network and buying out your existing contract. In this way you can reduce your monthly expenditure and improve service without having to pay any upfront costs.

All enquiries are welcome and treated in confidence. For a no obligation dicussion please call us on 0115 944 8977.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Mobiles , Business Phones , Mobile Data , SmartPhones , Solutions , Telecoms

Could your business benefit from a package deal for its business phones? There are three main reasons for getting a business phone package:

1. Cost reductions

2. Improved system integration

3. Better service

As converged communications specialists we provide our customers with multiple services which work together. Modern businesses need to be flexible and new technology allows them to do this. We ensure that the different products and services supplied are the optimum fit for the job in hand.

Whilst we do offer all of our services as standalone products, maximum value is delivered when several are taken together. Your business can choose from:

• Mobile phones
• Landline phones
• Broadband
• VoIP
• Tracking
• Web services

Each of these products has several different options and every problem your business is currently experiencing with its telecoms will likely have several different solutions which would work. The number of variables are huge and that's why utilising a single supplier who is expert in the telecoms field pays dividends.

Data Solutions

Businesses are becoming more and more reliant upon data connectivity. It's not just emails and internet, but mobile data and phone systems too. It's only when you lose connectivity that you realise how much your business relies upon it.

We design data solutions that integrate with your other telecoms, are reliable and have resilience built in. If done correctly you need never know when a problem has occurred, the backup system takes over and you continue to trade as normal.

The total package

A telecoms package solution does not have to be complicated to implement. We do all of the hard work on your behalf to deliver cost savings and communication improvements. Of course there is the potential for problems when switching suppliers but we aim to minimise these and ensure that the changes made provide your business with ongoing benefits.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Landlines , Business Mobiles , Business Phones , Business Telecoms , Telecoms

It's amazing how many businesses are still paying over the odds for their telephone calls. Some have never looked at the cost of the individual calls, others have been seduced by complicated deals which involve "free" calls or "capped" spending which turn out to be false economy.

We keep our business phone call billing simple. We don't offer any silly or complicated call plans, we tell you the rate you are going to pay for each type of call and that's the rate you pay! Billing is done per second so if you make 6 calls of 10 seconds each you are only billed for one minute. Compare that with others who have minimum prices per call.

Least cost routing ensures we can offer you the very best rates for all of the following:

• Local calls
• National calls
• Mobile calls
• International calls
• Non-geographic calls (0845/0844)
• Premium rate calls (09)
• Special services (118)

You receive an easy to understand bill each month via email (or post if you prefer) and can see exactly where your money is being spent. We also offer high call alerts for occasions when spending or usage seems unusual.

The latest gimmick employed by some companies is a call cap. The cost of the call per minute is higher but is capped at a certain level. For instance calls to mobiles might be 15p per minute but with a cap of 50p per call.

The problem with this sort of plan is that the cap only pays off when calls are lengthy. Long phone calls are very prevalent amongst consumers, however in the business world average call lengths are often less than 2 minutes.

So if you made 10 phone calls, eight of which last 1 minute, one lasts 5 minutes and another 10 minutes the total you pay is £2.20. With a mobile rate of 8p per minute and no call cap you would pay £1.84. Expand that saving over hundreds or thousands of calls and it adds up. Plus you might find a capped plan is subject to lots of small print including a minimum cost per call. This really bites when lots of calls are only a few seconds long and increases savings even further.

But don't just take our word for it. Send us a copy of your latest landline phone bill by email or fax and we will analyze it and provide you with an accurate savings figure. For large users savings can be in the thousands of pounds bracket.

This service is free of charge and without obligation. If we can't save you any money you will know you are already getting low cost business phone calls!

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Landlines , Business Phones , Business Telecoms

The Best Business Phone Deals website is powered by 21c Business Telecoms. This enables us to provide the best prices for a range of telecoms products.

21c Telecom have now launched their own blog which will detail everything that's happening within the telecoms world and across all of their websites. View the 21c Telecom Blog.

Some of the blog contents include:

• Company news
• Special offers
• New products and services
• The latest technology
• Business tariff information
• Regulatory and compliance news

It will be updated several times each week to keep abreast of the fast-moving telecoms world.

Aimed at both new and existing customers the blog will provide information in a much quicker timescale than website updates. It will be much easier to find too with an in-built search facility.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Telecoms , Website

Mobile phones are now an essential part of running your business. Keeping in touch when on the move, out and about, allows you to never miss an important call and service new and existing clients as though you were in the office.

More and more businesses are turning to SmartPhones which offer enhanced functionality such as email and office tools and connectivity. The costs of these handsets is falling allowing them to be obtained free of charge on most contracts for businesses large and small.

By improving the functions on your handset you will be able to improve the ability of your employees to work remotely, which assists with flexible working and business continuity in the event of major disruption, such as this years heavy snowfall.

The business mobile market is changing constantly. New tariffs are released regularly which offer more benefits such as inclusive data allowances, free calls to landlines, unlimited free calls between users, 0800, 0870 and 0845 numbers from inclusive minutes etc.

We keep track of all of the network's latest offerings and have them available to prepare quotations quickly based on your usage. We can compare tariffs at a glance and calculate the best handsets available for your needs which can be supplied free of charge.

We can advise you about add-on bundles, such as international usage, iPhone and BlackBerry data packages, as well as integration of your mobile phones with your other business telecoms.

All businesses are eligible for a free telecoms healthcheck which will pinpoint areas where improvements can be made as well as where cost reductions are to be had. Take advantage of our knowledge and expertise free of charge to find out what we can offer your business and ways in which your profitability could be improved by the use of new technology.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Mobiles , Business Phones , Business Telecoms , SmartPhones

Most small businesses are looking at ways to save money on a regular basis. This is because any extra expenses are usually coming directly out of the boss's own pocket! As businesses grow there is a tendency for a bit of laziness in terms of seeking out the best deals.

However, large businesses should not overlook that they could save tens of thousands of pounds by getting the best corporate phone deal in the market. Not only that but an integrated phone solution could help improve their communications and lead to further gains in profitability.

In mobile phone terms a large business could have anything from 10 handsets plus. Depending upon your business sector a 10 phone business can easily be spending £1,000 plus each and every month. This gives plenty of room for savings.

There is no limit to how many mobiles your company can have in order for us to help you. The more you have the more scope there is for real cost savings. We can look at any amount from 10 to 500 plus handsets.

It's not just corporate business mobiles we can help you with. We have a full range of telecoms solutions available to large business users. This includes features which are essential to many large businesses such as call management and call recording.

An integrated telecoms solution will look at communications throughout your organisation and identify any current problems as well as improvements that could be made. It may be that new technology could assist you in improving the way you communicate both internally and externally.

We will meet with you to discuss your requirements anywhere in the UK and welcome all enquiries. Our services and solutions have been utilised by several large businesses and we will be happy to discuss these with you upon appointment.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Mobiles , Business Phones , Business Telecoms , Corporate Deals

We offer a full range of landline phone deals to business users throughout the UK. Some of the services we offer include:

• New landlines - analogue/ISDN2/ISDN30
• Reduced line rental
• Reduced call costs
• Telephone systems supplied and installed
• Telephone numbers including non-geographic
• Call recording
• VoIP systems
• Call management solutions
• Free calls to mobiles
• Business grade broadband

These services can be taken on their own or as part of a package. By taking out more services we can offer lower prices and the best landline deals.

Are you having trouble with your current landline supplier? Or are you just paying too much? Either way get a free review from Best Business Phone Deals where we can advise you not only about cost savings but improving your communications too.

Would you like to take advantage of the latest IP phone technology? It's not as complicated as it might at first seem and we are able to provide you with a complete end-to-end solution. The cost of a VoIP phone system has really come down recently too.

Our landline phone solutions are tailored to your individual business needs. We find out a bit about you and how your business runs to ensure that the products we offer are exactly what you need and will deliver the maximum cost savings and production increases.

A landline phone review is free of charge. We can visit you and take a look at your current setup and suggest improvements. We can also offer IT solutions which are often linked to landline products.

Reviews are available to businesses of all sizes and types. Just contact us for more information or to arrange an appointment. We can also offer help and advice regarding landline problems by phone and email. We welcome all of your landline enquiries.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Landlines , Business Phone Numbers , Business Phones , Phone Systems

A new website has been launched, SME Business Resources. It aims to compile a complete list of resources for small businesses and medium sized enterprises.

Small businesses are often overlooked by suppliers and find it hard to get the very best deals. This website aims to remedy this by finding all of the cost saving options and listing them all in one place.

At launch it is majoring on a few niche sectors:

• Business Websites
• Business Finance
• Business Phones
• Lead Generation

However other areas of interest for SMEs will be added on a regular basis.

At the same time, as part of its lead generation service, it is promoting consumer offers too. The first of these relates to debt problems and helping people get out of debt. Again more niche products will be added as the lead generation service expands.

It has its own blog which will be regularly updated as pages are added. Visit the SME Business Resources blog.

Other areas in which it hopes to expand are IT support, particularly with cloud-based IT solutions, fleet services, and business credit cards. All of these areas will be included by the end of the year.

A single simple enquiry form allows businesses to choose as many products and services as they are interested in and receive quotes without obligation.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Phones , Business Website , SMEs , Website

Too many businesses are paying more than they need to for calls made from their business landline. This includes standard local and national rate calls, international calls and particularly calls to mobile phones.

Have you checked your bills recently to see where your charges are being racked up? Even a small change in the per minute rate for calls can make a big difference to your bills if you make a lot of outbound calls.

When you consider our charges are invariably 40% cheaper than BT's standard business rate you can see that the possible savings are huge. Add to this the opportunity of making cheap calls to mobiles via least cost routing and the possibility of reducing your business landline phone bill by a considerable amount are obvious.

We offer a free business landline comparison service. Send, fax or email us a copy of your bills so that we can see where your charges are being made and how much you are paying per minute. We use specialist software to compare your existing deal with the best deal we can offer you and this produces an accurate savings figure based on your actual usage.

By doing this you will be able to see exactly what you could pay by using our services. We can also save you money on your line rental and help you with telephone systems, broadband and much more.

Remember, the physical lines coming into your workplace remain the same, BT engineers continue to repair any faults or problems, your service remains the same but your costs reduce!

Get in touch to see how much your business could save by obtaining the best business landline deal.

Posted in: Best Deals , Business Landlines , Business Phones , Phone Systems , VoIP