Cloud computing has definitely been a hot IT topic for the last couple of years. Most small business owners have a basic understanding of this rapidly evolving technology, but many are still unfamiliar with much of the terminology that surrounds cloud computing.
Before delving into the some of the most common cloud-related terms, let’s first define... 
Thanks to mobile technology, being a small business owner no longer means being tied to an office for 12 hours a day. With the benefits of a mobile device, not only can you keep up with email and social media sites on the go, you can literally have all of the benefits of a professional phone system in the palm of your hand.
RingCentral mobile apps are...
Calling all owners of frustrating, headache causing hardware! Want to go to Las Vegas? Here’s your chance. We’ve just extended the deadline for our No Hardware Video Contest. The new deadline for video submissions is now Friday, August 5th to give you two extra weeks to enter.
The Details:
Create a short video (no longer than 2 minutes) describing...
With the advancement of the Internet and social media, small businesses, and even solo entrepreneurs, can now easily project themselves as much bigger enterprises. Yet, many business owners discover that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to developing an image. In fact, playing up the fact that your business is small can offer a variety of...
Not so many years ago, obtaining a phone system for your small business meant purchasing expensive and complex hardware, as well as having a technician to set it up and maintain it. For many business owners, the cost and inconvenience were enough to prevent them from investing in a professional phone system. When you now consider the benefits of cloud-based...
In this first post of a two part blog series about selecting the best office space for your small business, we’ll be sharing the signs of when it might be time to venture beyond a home office. On Monday, we’ll be providing you with creative and cost-effective solutions when you need outside office space – all on the RingCentral...
Get more control over your calls—and block annoying ones you don’t want. Let RingCentral take care of calls and faxes from numbers that don’t have Caller ID.
Here’s how to block calls:
1. Log in to your account, and click My Settings.
2. Select Blocked/Allowed Numbers from the menu on the left-hand side.
3. Check the box next to Block all calls...
Business travel can be grueling whether you’re heading out on the highway or flying half-way around the world to see clients.
Here are some tips for staying connected on the days you’re out and about.
Let Them Know When You’re Traveling
While you’re getting ready to travel, changing your voicemail greeting may not be at the top of your “to...
With Halloween just around the corner, we thought we’d count down the top ways to scare away business. Yes, customers can be spooked even before you get the opportunity to sell them anything. Are you guilty of any of these horrifically bad telecommunication strategies?
8. Have Your Mom, Spouse, Son, or Babysitter Answer Your Business Phone
This is...
That busy time between Thanksgiving and January 1st can be extremely hectic for business owners who are scrambling to spread the word about holiday promotions while also attending celebrations. Too often, little details get forgotten somewhere between purchasing customer gifts and decking the halls with boughs of holly.
Keeping it business as usual...
So you have the website with search engine optimized copy. You’re on Facebook, Twitter, and diligently update your business blog. You’ve even sent out a press release or two. Yet, you’re still not getting as many customers calling as you’d like. Now is the perfect time to consider getting a toll-free number. An 800 number is inexpensive, easy...
Never miss an important voicemail when you’re out of the office or away from a computer. Checking your messages by phone is a snap. Just follow these five easy steps:
1. Dial your RingCentral number.
2. Press * as soon as you hear the phone ring or the recorded message play.
3. Enter your password and hit the # key.
4. The auto-receptionist will...
Travelling abroad? Working from home? Use RingOut to make calls using your RingCentral phone system from any phone or computer.
RingOut will help you:
1. Save money
The system calls you first before connecting your call, so you won’t be charged for making an outbound call. Use it from a hotel room, for example.
2. Maintain a professional appearance...
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