| If you are setting up a business phone system | | | | Sometimes it is better to go with a smaller |
| for a home or small office of 1-15 users you | | | | business phone system provider over some of |
| should research for a provider that supports the | | | | the bigger companies as in most cases they can |
| following sections: | | | | offer the customer a more bespoke package. Be |
| Remote Workers / Home Workers | | | | sure to investigate a companies package and see |
| If you are working away from the office and you | | | | if they provide Analogue, ISDN2e digital lines, |
| have access over an IP connections (ADSL for | | | | ISDN30e digital lines and SIP trunks. |
| example) to the companies Network using the | | | | Mobile Phones for Business |
| VPN you can connect an IP telephone (either | | | | An essential part of a business phone system is |
| software or a hardphone) to your companies | | | | the mobile aspect. Be on the look out for |
| telephone system and act exactly the same as if | | | | companies that can offer a good range of mobile |
| you were in the office. | | | | handsets and networks. Some companies can |
| This method of working has many financial and an | | | | offer of a review service and provide a full audit |
| employee benefit to Companies operating this | | | | of your existing mobile phone bill. |
| technology. | | | | Business Broadband |
| Line Rental & Call Charges | | | | There are two main factors to look out for when |
| When setting up a small business phone system | | | | hunting for a broadband package, the speed, and |
| always want to ensure you are getting the best | | | | the available download quota. Generally speaking |
| line provider and that the ongoing rentals are not | | | | an unlimited download package is the best option. |
| astronomical in price. Your phones system is more | | | | With the average speed of the internet in the |
| than likely going to be central to your business so | | | | United Kingdom are around 4MB anything on the |
| make sure you research your options before | | | | positive side of 4MB is a good package. |
| settling on a package. | | | | |