Run a small business or startup? Wondering whether or not to invest in a business phone? The hassle of having two phones might seem like a pain, but there are actually some great benefits to obtaining a business phone to solely deal with business tasks. Don’t forget about the landline shutdown too!
What is a Business Phone?
A business phone can be as simple as a second smartphone with a different phone number from your private one, or it can be more complex and be a large-scale phone system with extensions, AI assistants and more. However, many small business owners are now turning to VoIP thanks to its advanced features and more professional look. It could also be the chance to save money on your phone calls, especially if you call abroad a lot.
What is a Personal Phone?
A personal phone is one that you use for private calling, messaging and apps outside of work. It could be a VoIP phone, or simply a mobile phone or landline.
Can I Use My Personal Phone for My Business?
Many small business owners decide to use their personal phones for work, however, this depends on the type of work and the volume of phone calls made and received. The problem is, it can be really hard to get a decent work/life balance this way, especially during evenings and weekends. There’s always the worry you’ll miss a call during your downtime, plus it doesn’t look super professional to customers.
Do I Need to Use a Business Phone?
It’s well worth using a business phone exclusively for your work calls. By having a separate number, your business not only appears more professional but it encourages better privacy and avoidance of taking business calls after hours. With our VoIP phone systems, you also get extra features like call forwarding, call menus, hold music and voicemail. These can really help to manage your calls during busy times or out of hours.
Benefits of Using a Business Phone
There are some real benefits to consider when switching to a business phone, from the level of professionalism you need to security features and much more:
Professionalism
Building credibility for your business when communicating with clients becomes that much easier with a dedicated work number. Not only is the call sound clearer, you don’t need to worry your signal dropping out as you do with mobile phones. On top of that, you can choose any number you like, including one with a specific geographical area code – even if your business isn’t actually located there!
Enhanced Security
As with all other business phone types, VoIP phone systems like ours tend to have higher security options like encrypted calls or the ability to remotely wipe business data from the phone. This protects sensitive business information from things like cyber attacks or even just simple unauthorised access.
Tailored Features
VoIP business phones (especially bOnline ones!) come packed with features. We’ve mentioned things like call menus and call divert already, but we also offer call recording, access to call analytics data, CRM integration and much more. In fact, there are over 45 VoIP features to use, all as part of your monthly subscription.
Work-Life Balance
Separate personal and business phones allow employees to maintain healthy boundaries, preventing work stress and burnout from constant notifications.
Limited Personalisation
Business phones can be restricted to work-related apps and settings, limiting personal use. This can help keep things clear cut with no blurred lines!
Ready To Try Us Out For Free?
We know that choosing a new VoIP digital phone system for your small business can be daunting. That’s why we offer a totally free trial so you can test out all of the 45+ features on offer.
Setup takes just two minutes online with no engineer visits or ‘techie’ knowledge needed by you. We won’t even ask for your credit card details.
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