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Compare business phone services

Wednesday, February 01, 2012 12:09 PM

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.

Click here for a free business phone review.

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

Mobile landline solutions

Thursday, January 12, 2012 9:42 AM

A landline number makes it easier and cheaper for your customers to contact you. It adds credibility to your business. However, with a traditional fixed landline there needs to be someone to answer it and this ties up resources.

For small businesses in particular it is not cost effective to have a fixed landline when everyone is out and about working. Whilst you could set up an answerphone this is not offering much of a service to your customers and could mean you missing important time-sensitive business calls.

A mobile landline gives you a virtual landline phone number that rings on your mobile phone wherever you are. There are a number of different products that provide a similar end result but work in different ways and offer different pricing structures.

Some are network specific, such as Vodafone One Net Express, whilst others can work with any of the mobile networks. The main difference between charging is whether calls are diverted from the landline number to your mobile free of charge within your package or whether you pay for the call diversion.

For users with a small amount of incoming calls paying for each diverted call usually works out cheaper. For larger users buying a package often works out to be more cost effective.

Compare mobile landline solutions

Because we offer a number of different mobile landline products we can provide you with comparisons between the different options both in terms of price and functionality. Some of the products include extra features such as music on hold, automated switchboards and hunt groups.

A mobile landline will make your business more flexible and products cater for businesses from 1 user to 20 plus. Basic rental prices start from £9.95 per number and there is no limit on the amount of numbers you can have. For instance you can have a different number for each of your departments or different geographical numbers for local areas around your business.

Call routing and call management features are available on most of the products and there are even advanced features such as call recording which can be added to your package.

Larger users with 10 or more staff may wish to consider a fully integrated unified communications solution. Combining your mobiles, landlines and data so that they work together seamlessly will improve the way you work, driving your productivity forward.

Whatever your telecom requirements please get in touch for a free review. As converged telecoms specialists we offer an extensive package of products which provide an end result tailored to your business needs. These are bespoke solutions aimed at reducing your costs and improving your communication channels.

Posted in: Business Landlines , Business Mobiles , Business Telecoms , Flexible Working , Mobile Landline , One Net Express , Package , Phone Lines , Phone Systems , Solutions , Telecoms , Unified Communications , Virtual Phone Numbers

Make 2012 your business cost reduction year

Friday, December 23, 2011 9:39 AM

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:

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

Combine business broadband, phone lines and IT for the best support

Monday, August 22, 2011 2:42 PM

Broadband - it's an essential service for many businesses these days but you only realise just how important when you have a problem. It's at this stage that you wish you had put more thought into a failover solution or purchased a complete package from a single supplier.

Too many businesses don't put a lot of thought into what they will do if and when something goes wrong. Whilst broadband is much more reliable than it used to be, particularly if you have a business-grade product, there are always going to be problems sometimes.

For many businesses they have a broadband supplied by company A, running over phone lines supplied by company B, running into an IT network supported by company C. So when you lose your internet connection whose fault is it and who are you going to call first?

What you may find, and we have seen this often, is all three comapnies involved denying that their part of supplying your connectivity is to blame - so then what do you do?

A business broadband package is the answer

Taking out all of the individual broadband components with a single supplier is the answer. At the same time also take out a back-up connection or solution that will see you continue to work even in the event of a complete failure of your main broadband.

With the best will in the world faults cannot always be rectified quickly so having a backup plan is a must.

There is little downside to packaging your business broadband and IT together. This should allow maximum discounts to be given, and gives you a single bill with a single point of contact. Making your administration much easier all round.

Good, fast business-grade broadband products need not cost the earth and are available to small and medium sized businesses. For larger companies we also offer complete data solutions incorporating multi-site networks and all of the connectivity required.

Think about how many devices in your office now rely upon your broadband connection. As more and more companies use VoIP and hosted telecom solutions the importance of decent broadband increases. Don't get left in the slow lane, take advantage of the latest technology to give your business the competitive edge.

We offer all businesses a free connectivity review. See what speeds your business COULD achieve and how this would increase your productivity throughout your organisation.

Posted in: Broadband , Data Solutions , IT , Package , Phone Lines , Solutions , Telecoms

Unlimited landline and mobile call packages

Monday, July 11, 2011 2:12 PM

Let us prepare you a package of mobile and landline services which saves you money and gives you better control of your expenditure each month. We offer a tailored service which will mean your business paying less every month for its telecoms.

In addition to low per minute rates we also keep our charging clear and easy to understand. We don't charge high minimum call charges which really bump your bill up. We can include as many inclusive minutes to landlines and mobiles as you need and discount for volume.

If you find your business is using more minutes over time, for instance because of expansion, you can increase the inclusive minutes at any time. We can also include calls to 08 numbers.

Our 15 years experience within the business mobile phone sector means that we can find you the right tariff which will cover your usage but not leave you paying for too many unused minutes.

We can work from your existing bills to compare directly with your current supplier/network so you see the real savings you can make, not an estimate. Contact us for a free quotation.

Combining landline and mobile phones

For a truly combined landline and mobile package we have a number of options for unified communications where your landlines ring on your mobiles too ensuring you don't miss a business call.

From a single user to multiple offices nationally we can supply a solution which integrates landlines and mobiles as one, meaning that your team can keep in touch better both internally and with customers.

We can offer the Vodafone One Net suite of solutions or comparable hosted products. With us you can easily compare the different options for features and price and make a decision based upon accurate usage and cost figures.

Your package can also include other products and services. These include broadband and data solutions, website services, employee management, call management and recording - we can take care of all of your business phone needs.

One quick call to 0115 944 8977 will get the ball rolling. You might be surprised at how much you could save.

Posted in: Business Landlines , Business Mobiles , Business Phones , Business Telecoms , Call Charges , Package , Solutions , Telecoms