Setting Up a Home Office

[GAHEALTH]

Might be a little off topic, but.....For those that have home offices - what are you doing for business phone service? Vonage small business? What about fax line/800#? If you are using an IP phone vs. dedicated land lines - how is it working for you? I don't want to spend a ton of money on phone service, but want to be found in the yellow page/white page directory listings and am not sure it can be done with a Vonage type of phone service.

Comments?

 

[Charpress]

In my case, I'm using a regional phone company that provides multi-lines, DSL and an 800 number together with packaged long distance minutes that also apply to the 800 number -so the 800 number is, in effect, free since I never run over the minute allowance. This is all picked up by AT&T in the Yellow Pages without further charge. Of course, any additional Yellow Page advertising like a display ad, would be additional.

You have to shop around and compare the rates and services that are available. Most of the good deals are going to require a 2 year contract, so make sure you are committed to making your business work.

 

[YouGotMyMoney]

I use Google Voice as my number. I don't have a current need for a toll free number, as I only market in my home state.

For a phone I use a blackberry.

I've been using E-Fax, the free version. Which I'm going to replace with RingCentral this month.

 

[Frank Stastny]

I use Google Voice as my number. I don't have a current need for a toll free number, as I only market in my home state.

My state has multiple area codes and even within the same area code it is a long distance call if my clients want to call me. What state do you live in that it isn't a LD to call for your clients to call you from anywhere in the state?

 

[YouGotMyMoney]

Oh Frank, I live in FL, however most of my clients use cell phones.

 

[Justin Bilyj]

Frank you need to check out google voice. Its free anywhere in the united states, for free, change your number whenever you want, forward it, voicemail, texting. Its all free..

 

[YouGotMyMoney]

Actually, Justin it cost $10 to change your Google Voice number.

 

[briko3]

We have an 800 number, but most people call the local number on their cell phone instead. They like the "local" feel.

 

[Crabcake Johnny]

I use Google voice now with my cell. I had Comcast phone but the quality has gone down substantially and I'm about to cancel.

I also have Ring Central's soft phone for a toll free number and to record client presentations.

 

[Sac 916]

I also use google voice and am pleased with it and all of it's features. For example, If I get a call while I am on the road and need to get some info -rather then pull off to the side of the road- I can record it on the fly by hitting 4 to start then 4 to end.