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Rotary phones: history & trivia of dial phones

February 12, 2025

Prepare for the rotary phone rebirth with a look at the colorful history of rotary dial phones. This post includes a bit of trivia to impress your friends and even instructions for how to dial a number on the digitally upgraded version of this retro styled phone.
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Voicemail messages that help your business stand out from the crowd

February 11, 2025

Check out this post with essential elements for crafting a professional voicemail message. Included are tips and examples of how to leverage your voicemail messaging to provide customers with the information they are seeking even if you aren’t readily available to take a call.
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Does your ADU have a landline phone for emergencies?

February 3, 2025

If you have an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that you rent out or use when family and friends visit, consider adding a VoIP phone for emergencies. This post outlines many of the situations that can arise in an ADU that make an emergency phone or landline alternative a considerate and valuable resource.
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Best practices for video meetings: Troubleshoot and participate like a pro

February 3, 2025

Following video meeting best practices is vital to remaining productive in a remote working world. When you are working from home, video calls can become a vital link to colleagues and customers. Unfortunately, some people have struggled with video conferencing tools. In some cases, individuals have lost their jobs as a result of how they acted on video calls.
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Tips for improving phone calls between home-service contractors, staff and customers

January 27, 2025

The phone call is still one of the most essential tools for service providers, like general contractors, landscapers, painters, cleaning professionals, plumbers and lawn care workers. Being able to field calls efficiently and successfully will undoubtedly be a big help to your business. This blog outlines tips for improving those phone calls.