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Small office phone solutions - what do you recommend? [closed]
My company has 3 full-time people including one salesmen who makes a fair number of phone calls. Currently we all use our cell phones and I am trying to figure out a good small office solution. The ...
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Telephone calls to leads outside of the US?
I recently began calling up people who fill out the lead capture form on my website (name, email, phone). I'm based in the US, and calling US numbers is no problem.
But my product is available ...
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Best strategies for approaching customers via phone
We are currently creating a spin-off from the university, that offers services to biotech/pharma companies. We have tried to reach our first customers by cold emails, but we were not very successful. ...
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Using Phones Abroad
I have just started a company and making sure I get all the phone calls about the business is vital. I am going abroad for 2 months and need to be able to answer these calls. Is there any way to use ...
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Best mobile phone/service for startups
For years, RIM's Blackberry devices were the corporate standard. Today, many businesses deploy smartphones running Google Android, Apple iOS, or Windows Phone as well.
What are the pros and cons of ...
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What are your experience on business in making windows phone7 apps vs windows8 apps?
I am currently making windows phone7 apps. I was wondering whether I am missing on something by not making windows8 my primary development platform. I am considering programming for both somewhere ...
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Phone Apps service and charge back
I'm thinking to provide to my users the ability to receive some information on their phones for the sake of simplicity lets pretend that is a newsletter, so... once a month (user will decide the ...
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Toll-free or local phone number?
I'm getting a phone for my new business and I'm debating to either get a 888 number or a local one.
My main concern is high phone bills on a 888 number, when I will get support and other calls.
At ...
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Cheap tollfree (1-800) service with voicemail only? (USA)
I'm looking for a service that gives me a 1-800/1-877/1-888/etc. number and voicemail for it.
That's it - don't want it to ring through, follow me, etc. Just take a voicemail if someone calls and ...
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what providers exist for phone services and web conferencing? [closed]
One of my startups uses ringcentral for a public-facing phone system, but i also have a need for teleconferencing and video chat. Are there deccent low-cost providers for both of those services ...
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Inexpensive 800-number?
I am looking for an inexpensive 800-number. I would like to forward it to my cell phone, but get professional sounding voicemail if I don't pick up. (I could change my voicemail message, worst case.)
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Business phone service, Cell vs Landline
My understanding is that consumer landline use is steadily dropping off, but I'm wondering for a business where emergency service is not required, customers getting a voicemail is okay, etc --why ...
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Recommended toll-free teleconference provider [closed]
What providers are recommended for a toll-free teleconference number?
Requirements/Capabilities
Toll-free call-in phone number
Recording made available via MP3 or other openly available audio ...
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Phone Service for startups similar to skype number?
I was able to get a skype number for clients to call from US, but there isn't anything listed for Canada.
I would like to be able to have a separate number for people to call from Canada, but forward ...
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Cost-effective but good Business VOIP providers [closed]
Similar topics have been discussed before, but I was wondering what startups are using now for a good reasonably priced VOIP service. I have heard about most of the players in the market, some are ...
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Should I get a phone number for my start-up?
I've noticed that a lot of software start-up companies do not post a contact phone number on their website. Even some seemingly established companies (such as 37signals) do not post their phone number ...
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Are mobile phones and service contracts a business write-off?
I purchased a smartphone to help me conduct my business (mobile hotspot, email, access company intranet, etc.). Previously, I did not own a cellphone, personal or business. Additionally, I signed a ...
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Start-up Address and Phone Number
What are people's perspectives on a start-up that has or doesn't have a physical location or phone number listed on their website?
My site is currently still in Beta and I am still making adjustments ...
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How to monetize a mobile app that assist you paying parking
I am wondering how to monetize a mobile app that will assists you paying parking by sending SMS to the operator, and assisting with other aspects in parking.
The usage will be in this step:
End-user ...
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How can I get a good screenshot from mobile apps?
I want to take a screenshot of my apps along with the phone just like in Color landing page. How can I achieve this? I tried to take a photo of the phone but it doesn't look as good. No, taking the ...
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Are Any Companies Doing Anything Interesting / Creative / Fun with their Phone System?
My company is implementing an automated phone system (press 1 for sales, 2 for support, etc.) which I absolutely despise. We've gotten to the point that transferring calls around, getting in touch ...
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International call forwarding?
What if I am traveling internationally, and want calls forwarded to my local number?
Google Voice only forwards to US phone numbers.
What service should I use to forward calls to my local number?
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Convince customers to leave phone message
I currently operate a one man consulting firm/mISV. The combination is great, but I often find myself out of the office. My question is how do I get prospective customers to leave a phone message ...
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Guidelines for which form of communication to use
Someone asked me today when it was more advantageous to call someone, email or pay them a visit. This is one of those things you think you know but is difficult to quantify. What are some of your ...
