Sean Lund-Brown

No matter what type of phone system you’re using, you might run into the occasional issue. Audio issues are not uncommon and can have several different causes and solutions. If your callers can’t hear you when the call connects, several things could be going on. Read on to learn about the potential issues and how to resolve them so that you can enjoy clear, hassle-free calls on your VoIP phone system.

Forwarding calls is something that’s been possible for almost as long as phone calls have been—and yet, the way it is done keeps changing. Fortunately, most modern phone systems offer a simple way to forward calls to a different number. That way, you can keep up with business calls on the go or even make sure that your after-hours answering service gets the message when you’re off the clock.

We review 14 sales enablement tools on the market that you can use to improve the productivity of your sales team.

Smart contracts are part of the cryptocurrency market, essentially self-executing to ensure that the terms of the agreement are met. This works by having the contract directly written into the lines of code in the blockchain network. They are designed to execute contracts and offer traceable, transparent, and irreversible solutions for those who want to do business in the world of virtual currency.

Business valuation is not for the faint of heart. And yet, it’s a necessary part of business today. There are several different things to know about how to value your business if you’re going to be successful, starting with the basics and covering all the details. Sure, you could hire an accountant and enlist the assistance of a business valuation expert—those are all great resources to use. But wouldn’t it be nice to have some idea of how to do it yourself?

An email signature can often make or break your professional identity. After all, if it’s nonexistent, people won’t know much about you beyond your name. If you have an email signature that bogs down the message or is almost a novel, you might want to pare it down a bit. Fortunately, with today’s many email providers, setting and changing an email signature is a fairly simple task.

In business, moves are a necessary part of progress—you’ll even move back a little here and there, and that’s okay. As long as you’re moving forward more than back, you’re making good progress. If, however, you’re not sure where to go from here, you might need a little help. Fortunately, you’re not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic completely changed the way that the world does business. Although it’s been unfortunate for many, it has been promising in bringing about buzzwords like “pivot”—so is this a word that you need to worry about? And how do you know when it’s time?

Cold calling can be surprisingly effective for landing new prospects. Try these 13 scripts to make the most of your calls and grow your leads.

It’s the 21st century and we all carry tiny computers in our pockets (or briefcases, purses, etc.). So, how is it that even with all the technological innovations, we’re still dropping calls left and right with little to no explanation? Well, there are a few different things that could be happening. For starters, even though the mobile networks out there today are expansive, they still don’t cover every single inch of the country (or the world).

A receptionist is a must-have for most modern businesses. They can handle the front lines of communication, as well as the admin and office tasks, and so much more. Of course, as with anything, it is going to be important to find the right receptionist for the job. We’ve taken the hard work out of it for you by coming up with a list of 10 of the best places to find a receptionist when you need one.