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How to Choose a Phone System for Your St. Louis Law Firm
For a law firm, the phone is often the first impression a client gets. It is also one of the places where confidential information passes through every day. A missed call can mean a lost client, and a poorly set up system can create compliance headaches. If your firm...
SIP Phone vs. VoIP Phone: What’s the Difference, and Does It Matter?
If you've shopped for business desk phones lately, you've probably noticed that some are labeled "SIP phones" and others are labeled "VoIP phones," and the two terms get tossed around like they mean the same thing. They don't, quite. Understanding the SIP phone vs....
How Long Does VoIP Setup Take? A Realistic Timeline for Your Business
Short answer: For most small businesses, basic VoIP setup takes 1 to 3 weeks. Once the order has been placed, you must provide the account set-up information. Then your new provider will create the account and provision the telephones. Larger or multi-location...
The Real VoIP vs. Landline Cost Comparison for Business
Most businesses assume VoIP is cheaper than a traditional landline. In almost every case, that assumption is correct, but the actual numbers vary significantly depending on what kind of landline setup you're replacing, how many lines you're running, and how heavily...
How Many Security Cameras Does Your Business Actually Need?
It's one of the most common questions businesses ask before installing a surveillance system, and it rarely gets a straight answer. Most vendors will tell you it depends — and they're right, but that's not especially useful when you're trying to budget a project or...
Why Office Network Cabling Is Worth Planning Early
When a business moves into a new office, opens a second location, or renovates an existing space, network cabling is almost always an afterthought. The phones, the internet, the security cameras; everyone wants those things working on day one. But the physical...