Ooma Business Blog

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If you’re in the market for a new business phone system, choosing the best phones might seem like a challenge. Maybe you have landline phones and are wondering if you should do a complete switch to a virtual phone system, buy some plug-in VoIP desk phones, or do a mix of both.

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Staying connected with remote employees takes work and creativity. The methods you used in a regular office in a face-to-face setting do not translate to the world of remote meetings. That’s why you’re about to learn one of the most important new competencies: digital team-bonding activities.

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2020 is an election year, which means political campaigns have spent a lot of time moving around the country, setting up offices and making tons of calls. Ooma customer Zac Cramer is an independent IT consultant has set up phone networks for four political campaigns across the country.

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Virtual fundraisers for nonprofits are an established way to stay connected with your donors and stakeholders. Online fundraisers align with donor preferences — 54% of donors prefer to give online by debit or credit card, according to Non-Profit Source.

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Finding alternatives to DSL in rural areas can be difficult as a small business owner. Dial-up internet does not offer the connection speeds you need to serve customers today. DSL connections, while widely available, are not attractive for some people because they are slower than other options on the market.

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When it comes to buying a new business phone service for your small business, naturally, cost plays a significant role in the decision-making process. Compared to the fees that traditional phone companies charge or the expense of maintaining an on-prem legacy system, small businesses save money when switching to a cloud-based phone system.