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...
First introduced in the late 1960s by AT&T, toll free numbers have become a ubiquitous communication tool for almost every large company and for a growing number of small businesses. Originally, all toll free numbers used the 800 prefix. Yet, because of growing demand, 888, 877, 866, and 855 were added, and AT&T is no longer the exclusive provider...
Today, we conclude our special Valentine’s RingCentral Voices by bringing you the story of Mary Jo Blohm and Matthew Boyd. They are the owners of The Quilt Bear, a growing online quilt supply business. Together, they manage their business’s operations while also finding time to enjoy their many hobbies and interests. Here’s what Mary Jo shared...
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...
Thanksgiving is nearly here. Time to relax with family and friends, watch some football, and, of course, eat, eat, eat! Whether or not you’ll be taking calls from customers over the long weekend, there are plenty of other businesses that will be busy offering culinary advice and tips with the help of their toll free numbers.
While most of the following...
At RingCentral, we would like to say thank you today to all those who have served in the armed forces. As part of our RingCentral Voices series and in honor of Veterans’ Day, we are sharing several stories of RingCentral customers who are proud to be both veterans and business owners. Here’s what they had to say:
Jon Taylor
Owner – Mister...
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...
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