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  Switching Internet Providers? Do these 4 things first!   Whether you’re moving, want a better price, more bandwidth or higher speed, you might be looking to change internet providers. Sometimes you’re just plain unhappy with the company you currently deal with. Whether it’s for your personal internet or business connection, these four points can help to ensure a smooth transition.   Research: A generation ago, we’d ask a friend who they use for a service, or just open up the yellow pages. Today with social media, it’s easy to research potential internet providers to see details like price and speed offered, as well as read reviews and get a sense of how they treat their customers. Don’t be afraid to do a little digging. The more informed you are, the...

A Penny Saved is a Penny earned. Now let’s spend it on 6 Cool Gadgets for the Office! Many businesses are catching on to the trend of using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) to reduce their monthly expenses while improving their communication abilities within the company and between employees. Pantechnicon loves putting those processes in place to save you money, however, in this blog, we’re going to show you some cool business gadgets you can spend your savings on!   Primera Trio All-in-One Printer ($300) At just 2.7 lbs, this all-in-one printer is ready for any business excursion. You can scan, copy, and print documents. Print speed of up to 3.1 ppm black, 2.4 ppm color. Scan and copy images at 600 DPI and print at 4800 x 1200 dpi. An optional battery...

How VoIP Saves You Money and Makes You Look Professional Technology is constantly altering the way we live our lives and operate our businesses. True technological advancement will offer some type of benefits to those who utilize it. VoIP is one of those innovative solutions designed to save users money and make their business look more efficient and professional. The basics behind voice over internet protocol are the ability to transfer voice digitally across the internet instead of using traditional analog phone lines. But it is much more than just an internet phone system. Let’s explore how this system saves you money and makes your look professional at the same time. Improved Business Efficiency In order for a business to survive in a competitive world, it...

1-844-441-VOIP   Too Small for Toll-Free Numbers? When I started in this industry, toll-free numbers were luxuries that only big businesses could afford.  That’s not the case anymore.  Changes in the industry have made toll-free service accessible to all businesses no matter what their size or budget.  Instead of asking yourself if you can afford a toll-free number, ask if you afford NOT to have one. Back in 1967, AT&T was first to roll out “automated collect calling”, as a way for companies to incur expensive long distance charges as a courtesy to a customer trying to reach them. Back in 1970, a 3-minute long distance call would have cost 70¢, or approximately $4.40 in today’s terms. That meant a huge relief to the customer if they’re on the phone for...

Will VoIP Benefit My Business?   You’ve probably been hearing a lot lately about the pros and cons of Voice Over Internet Protocol. As with any technology, it will suit some businesses better than others. The important thing is to keep in mind the specific needs of your organization. Here are some questions to ask yourself regarding VoIP:   Do you and your employees need to stay connected even when not at the office? You’re out of town at a conference and get an important business call – on your laptop. You’re on the road and receive an urgent voice mail – in your email inbox. As long as you have access to a broadband connection, you can use your VoIP system anywhere, such as in a hotel room, a coffee shop, or at a friend’s...