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Telephone systems like any other office equipment require a lot of research to be done before settling on the perfect one to buy. As the telephone system will be the face of the company to the outside world, customers and non-customers calling the business, it needs to be able to handle the calls promptly and efficiently. There are a lot of choices when it comes to deciding on which business telephone system to purchase for your business. All departments of the business have to be consulted before coming to a conclusion as different departments may have different needs and requirements. The sales department may have teleworkers on the field that will need the full support of incoming and outgoing calls; training department may require conferencing facilities whilst purchasing department may require validation of accounts thru CTI (Computer Telephony Interface). Will it be a VOIP phone system, a hosted VOIP phone system, on-premises VOIP System or PABX telephone system? Then, of course, the telephone system is no good on its own, it should be together with the best phone plans to provide the business with the best telecommunication services....

What is all-in-one-printer? All-in-one-printer is a device capable of performing multiple tasks such as colour/monochrome printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. It is also sometimes known as a multifunction colour printer. This best all in one printer is very useful in a small business as it covers the functions of four or more devices. These devices if bought separately would not only require premium office space but also electricity to run the different units and maintenance of the four devices....

The buzz word on everyone’s lips is NBN. What is NBN and how can your business get the best NBN plan? Let us first look at what NBN is. NBN is the federal government initiative to replace the old and ageing copper wires with a mix of fibre, copper and satellite-based services. When the replacement began the only service available was thru FTTP (Fibre to the Premises). This is where the fibre comes up to the NTD (Network Termination Device) in the premises. This was also considered to be the fastest NBN service as the fibre was connected all the way up to the network. It was also the slowest deployment method as a lot of work was involved to get the fibre into the premises....

Do you often worry about your business? Business owners often worry about things that can be easily fixed by making smart business decisions such as purchasing a new phone system when the old one is giving problems, the CCTV Camera System to monitor the premises, intruders, burglars and employees, computers that are getting old and need to be reset often and entry to premises where controlled access needs to be provided....

You have a business in Sydney where the telephone system has been playing up for some time. You are in the market for a new telephone system. What will it be? On-premise traditional telephone system or hosted phone system. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. The business needs to weigh the pros and cons of both types of systems to decide on which business telephone system will be most cost-effective and proficient for the business....

Installing CCTV Camera System in a business is an important decision that should never be overlooked as a good Security Camera System will provide years of hassle-free surveillance for the business. It will be money well spent as there would be increased productivity from employees not being able to waste time as they would be watched by the cameras. Before jumping on the bandwagon to install the first available CCTV Camera system on the market careful research needs to be done to get the best for your premises. A CCTV Camera system coupled with monitored motion detection or alarm is the total security package....

You have had a letter in the mail from NBN and a couple of other NBN providers in Sydney that NBN is available for your business premises. You have been waiting for NBN for a long time as the currently available ADSL2 is inadequate and Ethernet is too expensive for your small business.You jump with excitement that you will now be able to do work faster on the internet as the NBN can be up to ten times faster than your current ADSL2 service. You go on the internet and on google and search for the best NBN provider in Sydney. The search brings in thousands of results and frustrates you even further as there is no clear answer to who the best NBN provider in Sydney is. Different websites have listed different providers as the best NBN provider in Sydney....

One of the most important aspects of building a business is to be available to your customers whenever they need you. This can be thru telephone calls, email or face to face. This is why it is extremely important to have an efficient telephone system in the business not only for your existing customers but also for the new and prospective ones too. Whilst the telephone system is important, it is equally important to have the correct types of lines that will complement your business. The types of lines that are available can be limited to the technology that is available at the site. Business VOIP solutions utilize VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) lines which travel via the internet....

With the NBN rollout well underway and expected to reach the completion by 2020/2021 there is a good chance that you already have access to Australia’s high-speed broadband network. There are five different technologies currently used by NBN. They are FTTP – Fibre to the Premises, FTTN/FTTB – Fibre to the node/Fibre to the Building, FTTC – Fibre to the Curb, HFC – Hybrid Fibre Coaxial Cable and Satellite. As different addresses in different areas will have access to different technologies it would be one of the toughest choices customers will have in deciding which provider to go with, which speed tier to go with and how much data they will need. If your budget allows it to always choose the unlimited NBN plan over a limited data plan. You will have peace of mind knowing that you will not have excess data charges when you go over the allowed limit....

NBN is available for your premises. Where should you start to select the best NBN provider for your small business? There are websites that compare NBN plans based on different factors. Some compare based on the price whilst others compare NBN plans based on the speed. There are also sites that compare data usage. Anyone of the above factors is not the only thing to compare when comparing NBN plans. Service which is one of the most important factors in comparing any product for business is missing from these comparison websites. Almost all of the comparison websites base their data on speed, price and data usage. None of the comparison websites has taken customer service into account when comparing NBN service providers....

There are various types of surveillance methods available in the marketplace. Lets briefly describe them: Overt vs Covert – Overt surveillance is by means of visible CCTV Camera System whereas covert surveillance is by means of non-visible means like hidden cameras or undercover detective following a suspect. Mobile vs Stationary – Mobile surveillance is when the subject is followed on foot or in the vehicle whereas stationary surveillance is where the subject is watched at the same location. Mechanical vs Human – Mechanical is by means of machine such as CCTV Camera System whereas human is by means of using detectives....

Savvy business owners know the true value of money and do not like to spend money on unnecessary items. Spending unnecessarily means you will have less money to invest in growing your business, establishing the framework to support your business in future, and hiring new talent that will mould the future of your business. Whilst businesses concentrate on the big-ticket items such as the rent, machinery and aspiring talents it is usually the smaller items if not used properly will make the biggest impact on expenses in the longer run. One such item is the office printer and the consumables for the printer. This can make a big impact on your budget based on your requirement....

Your company is looking at replacing your current out date black and white printer. What features do you need to look for before settling on a printer? Colour or Black & White – Colour printers may have a lower acquisition costs but are generally slower and more expensive to run than its black and white counterpart. Inkjet or Laser – Your choice will be dependent on how many copies you do in a month and the quality of the print. If it is a few copies per month of only text prints then a small inkjet will do the job however if you are looking at doing catalogues or photos then a colour printer would be required....

You have received a letter in the mail that NBN is available in your area. You have a maximum of 18 months to change your copper-based services to NBN and NBN compatible services. There is a lot to know about NBN and some communities have different feelings about how the various governments have changed the technology during the life of the project. It started as FTTP (Fibre to the Premises), changed to FTTN/FTTB (Fibre to the Node/Fibre to the Basement), Optus cable areas with HFC (Hybrid Fibre Cable), then to FTTC (Fibre to the Curb). Satellite services in remote locations where fibre is uneconomical....

Business owners want to see their businesses succeed and grow and that is why they spend a lot of time looking at ways of securing their business, increasing revenue and minimizing losses. Whether they are at their desk in the business or at the Golf Course having some quality time with friends, they would still like to keep a tab on what is happening at the business. It could be as simple as an employee having a snooze or a burglar trying to gain entry via the back door....

Correct technology can empower your business to work smarter, achieve more, and be more effective with what you have, whether it’s capital, labour hours or other resources. By using correct technology you can increase efficiency and improve the process. You can achieve this by moving on to NBN. NBN is covered by multiple technologies depending on the availability of copper in the ground. It started with FTTP (Fibre to the Premises), then quickly changed to FTTN/FTTB (Fibre to the Node, Fibre to the Basement) as FTTP was taking too long to deploy....

Your current telephone system for small business is playing up. Sometimes the important call drops out. Other times there is a hissing noise in the background that you are unable to understand the caller or you cannot get an outside line to make your call. Once this starts to happen it is time to look for a new telephone system. The obvious question that comes up is “What you should consider before choosing a phone system for your small business.”...

Business telephone system is a central communications hub in any type of business. Some businesses rely solely on telephone calls for their customers whilst internet and walk-in customers complement this in other businesses. No matter how big or small your business is phone system plays a very important role in communicating messages from within the business and the business with its customers or would be customers. Today’s smart business telephone systems are generally more complex and come with a number of features such as voice mail, caller id, unified messaging and ability to act as conference bridges....

Investment in commercial CCTV Camera system is one of the best steps any business can take to increase productivity and protect crime on the premises. Security systems can also be used to identify and prosecute criminals, improve accountability of your employees, help increase productivity and sometimes reduce insurance premiums. Whilst businesses may be eager to take advantage of the benefits associated with the installation of a new CCTV Camera system for the premises, deciding on which type of system to install can be very challenging....

The uses and capabilities of business phone systems will continue to grow in 2019 with greater emphasis on unified communications. Unified Communications is a framework for integrating various real-time communications with the goal of enhancing business communication, collaboration, and productivity. The best telephone system using Unified Communications platform is the Panasonic phone system. Businesses no longer use their telephone systems just for making and receiving calls. These phone systems are also used for instant messaging, video calls and faxing....

Multifunction colour printer or all in one printer is a device that consolidates the functionality of a monochrome printer, colour printer, copier, scanner and fax in one compact machine. The multifunction colour printer is the most common choice for budget-minded businesses that are looking to consolidate their assets, reduce ongoing costs and improve the workflow. Multifunction colour printer when connected to the local area network of the business can provide a host of other opportunities such as network printing, scanning to network, scanning to file....

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