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...
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...
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...
Numbers like 1-800-FLOWERS or 1-800-CONTACTS probably ring a bell. They’re called vanity numbers. They can help make your number easy to remember and give your company a nationwide presence.
If you’re already a RingCentral customer, it’s easy to add a vanity number to your account:
Go to My Settings in your online account. Click Add RingCentral...
All business owners have questions from time to time. Whether you’re pondering how to best file your tax return or just needed to know how to correctly punctuate a sentence, you do have resources available at your fingertips. The following toll free numbers are worth keeping handy when you’re in need of some free advice.
The SBA
1-800-827-5722
Do...
Now that you’ve read our Tuesday Tip about setting up music on hold, we’d thought we’d carry on the musical theme with some basics on how to choose on hold music that best promotes your brand image while also keeping your callers entertained. With a variety of new music options available at RingCentral, you’ll definitely find something just...
For small business owners, a toll free number is well worth the investment. An 800, 888, 877, or 866 (855 available in October) number can support marketing efforts and increase the ability to serve customers. If you’ve been on the fence about whether or not you should get a toll free number for your business, here are a few reasons why it’s a...
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