2022-02-22 13:13
What is a Small Business Phone System?
So, first off, what is a small business phone system?
A small business phone system is a telephone system that allows your business to m… Read More
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2022-02-22 08:57
Why use a Separate Business Phone Number?
1) A separate number will improve work/life balance
Maintaining a healthy work/life balance can sometimes be a struggle in the digital world we… Read More
2022-01-27 11:50
There are various types of phone systems for offices, and finding the right one will help your business save money, become more efficient, improve customer service and, ultimately, boost r… Read More
2022-01-27 11:41
What is a business phone system?
Business phone systems are multi-line telephone systems designed for business use. They consist of multiple interconnected phones, with features like call… Read More
2022-01-26 15:15
What is a virtual phone number?
A virtual telephone number is a number that isn't linked to a fixed telephone line. Virtual numbers exist in the cloud, meaning that calls to these numbers… Read More
2022-01-26 15:05
What is a UK calling code?
A UK calling code, also known as an area code when referring to local numbers, is the unique prefix of a local number. Local numbers are landline numbers associ… Read More
2020-11-06 10:50
Many business owners have changed their business models this year to incorporate home working or with redundancies we have seen an increase in new start ups all requiring affordable commun… Read More
2020-10-09 14:55
Desk phones have been a part of the office set up for generations and a view of a desk without one gives the sense that something is missing. But how have desk phones changed since they we… Read More
2020-09-29 15:37
How Virtual Landline Can Help
A virtual landline can help your business create a local presence in Manchester by using a Virtual 0161 number even if they are currently working from home i… Read More
2020-08-19 10:39
From just £5.95 per month you can now use one of our Virtual landline plans to initiate Overseas call diverts. If you own a Virtual number based in the UK that diverts to mobile, the… Read More
2020-07-30 13:07
Setting up a London Phone Number
Owning and operating your business through a London number without actually being in London is simpler than ever, just own a smartphone or Wi-Fi con… Read More
2020-07-24 16:09
Calling Through a Private Number
To call through a private number on a smart phone some have the option to do so constantly. Otherwise you can do it by starting the call with *67.
Who… Read More
2020-07-24 16:09
How does using a private number affect your business?
Customers will feel wary when called by unknown numbers. Although calling from a mobile number or standard area code may look unprofe… Read More
2020-07-17 08:26
Although £5 in the grand scheme of things doesn’t seem so big, phone line rentals are already on average £12 to £20 a month in the UK. At the very least, this… Read More
2020-07-15 09:15
In this article we look at some basic ideas of how your business can retain your customers;
Customer Service
Consistently providing great customer service is no easy task, but it is wo… Read More
2020-07-08 16:01
Why Verbal Communication is Best With Customers/Clients
Picking up the phone and having a conversation has its benefits, although we live in the digital age with pop up chats, social medi… Read More
2020-07-01 14:21
The Step by Step for Structured Business Communication
1 Research
Find out what phone system options you have and what is in your ability to change. For example, if you have… Read More
2020-06-23 14:30
What is VoIP
VoIP (Voice over internet protocol)sends voice signals as digital packets over the internet instead of the phone lines. This means as long as you have a stable internet conne… Read More
2020-06-18 09:32
Downloading/set up
The app transforms your device into a transportable VoIP handset with a laptop so you can make and receive calls from your virtual number whenever you need it. Using th… Read More
2020-06-05 14:46
Will Working from Home be the Norm?
It depends on the industry and company as to how badly it will be affected after COVID19 lockdown eases. Some businesses that can allow it will likely… Read More
2020-05-21 13:06
The setup process to get the most out of your VoIP service is straight forward and below is a step by step guide to help…
1. First, you will need to go through the si… Read More
2020-05-14 13:13
In most situations you will find that companies that adopt more relaxed outlooks and have flexible working in place have higher productivity and customer satisfaction, a study from Quarter… Read More
2020-04-29 14:41
A cloud-based phone system allows you to make calls over the internet using VoIP (voice over internet protocol).
Data is hosted in the cloud before then being delivered to the intended re… Read More
2020-04-29 13:45
How do I Get a Professional Landline Phone Number?
You do not need a landline to use a virtual landline number. You can pick from a variety of numbers including London numbers (02) or eve… Read More
2020-04-24 13:16
Virtual Number Options
0800:
0800 phone numbers are free to phone and '41% of customers' are more likely to call them. They can increase call traffic and potentially increase business… Read More
2020-04-20 13:18
Brand
A strong brand name and image helps to keep your company in the mind of your potential customers but contact details are a bit different.
77% of respondents to a survey b… Read More
2020-04-09 11:12
Working from home ideas and tips:
Get up, get dressed, get going. Doing as you would on any normal day will help you treat each day as a little bit more ‘normal’.
Set reg… Read More
2020-04-02 13:52
VoIP - Virtual Landline
Voice over internet protocol is not only a cost-effective means of communication but it can also maintain your professional façade while having employees… Read More
2020-03-25 09:10
What we offer
Buzz networks offer three services; Virtual Landline, Buzz Connect, Buzz Wireless. All of which can help with your growing companies needs.
Buzz Wireless provides a 4g wire… Read More
2020-03-20 14:45
Luckily thoughtful people have stepped in some areas to help:
- A boy in Essex creating care packages for the elderly in his community
- Two teenagers in Yorkshire delivering supp… Read More
2020-03-20 12:59
Vodafone increasing capacity to deal with a new spike in internet traffic which has already increased by 50% for them. As well as allowing Government departments to deliver targeted text m… Read More
2020-03-19 14:30
No Contract Promise
Virtual landline pride itself in the promises we uphold to customers. One of which being that we don’t have fixed-term contracts that tie you in like some other… Read More
2020-03-18 14:42
VoIP
Since 1983 mobiles have been slowly replacing landlines and this continues to be the case even for businesses e.g. using virtual phone systems. An example of that is VoIP, Millions h… Read More
2020-03-13 12:05
What is Coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a type of viruses responsible for a variety of illnesses like the common cold and SARS. It spreads from person-to-person through close contact or fr… Read More
2020-03-09 15:17
What is the difference between a VoIP Telephony system and a landline telephone?
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is a way of communicating through a variety of technologies over the i… Read More
2020-03-03 09:53
0800 Numbers are very well known by the public now but it wasn't until 2015 that they were made free to call. Because 0800 landline numbers are free to call many big organisation… Read More
2020-02-28 12:10
Why Choose A Virtual Number?
With a virtual phone number users don’t require access to a cell tower or a specific device in order to make or receive calls. This means you don… Read More
2020-02-24 14:27
Many organisations use these numbers as an alternative to 0800 numbers as they can be more expensive – the receiver of a call for an 0800 number pays a surcharge but it is free for t… Read More
2020-02-13 10:16
Virtual landlines allow you to receive and send calls from anywhere at any time without having to pay ridiculous charges as well as giving you the option to choose your virtual UK number… Read More
2019-07-30 14:15
Location can hinder the success of a business but with modern technology you can build location based confidence in a local market without having a physical presence there.
Virtual Landli… Read More
2019-07-01 13:15
Voice mail allows you to receive business-related messages, even if you are not available. It is a great tool, because you can use the caller's tone as an indicator of sentiment, which you… Read More
2019-06-26 14:59
Some businesses have found that voicemail can hinder their business processes. Some employees choose to avoid answering calls preferring to send calls to their voicemail or deflecting… Read More
2017-08-08 13:34
Obviously, committing to a service that could result in a high monthly bill and tie you into a 12-month contract isn’t the best solution for a fresh business, but by choosing Virtual… Read More
2017-07-10 14:38
Big brands can use a local business number to hint that the company has an office just around the corner, which helps them win more credibility and trust among local customers. Custom… Read More
2017-06-15 08:53
The good news is that you can avoid all the hassle and keep your existing phone number by transferring it to Virtual Landline. This is known as porting a phone number. It's an easy and qui… Read More
2017-06-06 13:03
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How to use Auto-Attendant with Virtual Landline?
With Virtual Landline you can configure up to three options for your business customers to choose from. For t… Read More
2017-05-19 14:17
With the new Simultaneous Ringing feature, you can arrange for your home or office landline to ring simultaneously with your mobile handset. When a caller dials your Virtual Land… Read More
2017-04-26 13:56
The person who is calling you dials the UK landline number you have chosen, but the call is put through your mobile. This gives you a professional presence and complete control over the ca… Read More
2017-04-26 08:44
Why Wi-Fi & 4G/3G matters?
Everyone is used to poor quality mobile calls - there are places where there is little or no signal and so you need to wait until you get a better area be… Read More
2017-02-21 17:10
Virtual Phone System
A Virtual Phone System is an internet based system that takes advantage of the latest technologies providing an extremely affordable option when compared to traditi… Read More
2017-02-21 17:10
And yet far too many sole traders remain oblivious to one area of business practice that is fundamentally undermining customer confidence: the phone number. When offered a choice, just 6%… Read More
2017-02-14 08:56
Virtual Landline is a cloud-based telephony service that offers the perfect business phone solution, helping you to run your business from your mobile phone using a virtual number. If you… Read More
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