{"id":702,"date":"2013-09-11T13:54:43","date_gmt":"2013-09-11T18:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adirectinc1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=702"},"modified":"2021-06-29T18:06:17","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T23:06:17","slug":"small-business-phone-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/small-business-phone-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business Phone System"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>LOST CALLS = LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]As the old saying goes, \u201cyou only get one chance to make a good first impression.\u201d Unfortunately, many small business owners aren\u2019t even getting that one chance. Why? Because they\u2019re so busy taking care of business that phone calls often go unanswered and, if they don\u2019t have effective small office phone systems, callers may not even get the option of leaving a message.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s consumers aren\u2019t patient. They\u2019ve grown accustomed to the ease and convenience that technology offers. When they make a call, they expect it to be answered quickly and efficiently\u2014they expect to get the answers and service they want, now.<\/p>\n<p>But, how can small business owners, especially sole proprietors, offer that kind of \u201calways on\u201d service when they, literally, are the business? Through small business phone solutions and small business phone systems with voicemail.<\/p>\n<p>Lost calls mean lost business opportunities. Small business phone service should be a top priority for any small business owner. AccessDirect can help. We offer one of the best VoIP small business telephone systems on the market today, with a wide array of small business phone solutions to choose from. We\u2019ll help you customize a solution to meet your unique business needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-5c0952bf0ef4e767860b5fd18431d121.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-5c0952bf0ef4e767860b5fd18431d121.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: ;\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-5c0952bf0ef4e767860b5fd18431d121 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-5c0952bf0ef4e767860b5fd18431d121 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-5c0952bf0ef4e767860b5fd18431d121 alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"rollover-video\" style=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me aspect\" src=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/video-play.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/video-play.jpg 637w\" style=\"--ratio: 637 \/ 356\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" width=\"637\" height=\"356\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/video-play\/\" alt=\"\" \/><a class=\"video-icon dt-pswp-item pswp-video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0jTNM1rMCmY?autoplay=1;modestbranding=1;controls=0;showinfo=0;rel=0;fs=1\" title=\"\" data-dt-img-description=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e53fe9\" data-id=\"6964d36e53fe9\" data-height=\"40\" data-height-mobile=\"40\" data-height-tab=\"40\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='mb-center maxbutton-101-center'><span class='maxbutton-101-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-101 maxbutton maxbutton-demoofferhighlight\" href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/free-trial-offer\/\" data-maxbuttoncounter=\"{&quot;button_id&quot;:&quot;101&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.messagingservice.com\\\/free-trial-offer\\\/&quot;,&quot;check&quot;:&quot;pyyl_lEA&quot;}\" data-maxbuttonpage=\"{&quot;id&quot;:702,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;page&quot;}\"><span class='mb-text' >FREE TRIAL OFFER<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='mb-center maxbutton-9-center'><span class='maxbutton-9-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-9 maxbutton maxbutton-compare\" href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/products\/compare-plans\/\" data-maxbuttoncounter=\"{&quot;button_id&quot;:&quot;9&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.messagingservice.com\\\/products\\\/compare-plans\\\/&quot;,&quot;check&quot;:&quot;AFHxm01r&quot;}\" data-maxbuttonpage=\"{&quot;id&quot;:702,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;page&quot;}\"><span class='mb-text' >COMPARE PLANS<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class='mb-center maxbutton-102-center'><span class='maxbutton-102-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-102 maxbutton maxbutton-ordernoworangeshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/order\/\" data-maxbuttoncounter=\"{&quot;button_id&quot;:&quot;102&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.messagingservice.com\\\/order\\\/&quot;,&quot;check&quot;:&quot;pgHJzj8N&quot;}\" data-maxbuttonpage=\"{&quot;id&quot;:702,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;page&quot;}\"><span class='mb-text' >ORDER NOW<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;rgba(68,68,68,0.08)&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>HOW ACCESSDIRECT OFFERS COST-EFFECTIVE VoIP TELEPHONE SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you\u2019re the owner of a small business, you know how difficult it can be to make the most out of limited resources. Small businesses need to be flexible and manage their expenses while projecting an image of professionalism and quality. An affordable small business phone system ensures you can provide reliable service to your customers\u2014when they need it. You need the advanced features of big\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/products\/direct-enterprise\/\">business phone systems<\/a>\u00a0without the up-front cost of equipment or staff to maintain it. That\u2019s what AccessDirect has to offer!<\/p>\n<p>Our VoIP small business telephone systems are tailored to today\u2019s mobile business climate and offers up-to-date technology at an affordable price. There\u2019s never any equipment to buy, software to install or upgrade, or any IT staff needed to maintain your system. When you come to AccessDirect, you\u2019ll get a VoIP small business telephone system that\u2019s simple to use, reliable and that makes it easy to conduct business from wherever you may be. Stay connected with your customers and never miss a crucial phone call or message again! You\u2019ll benefit from:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Professional answering.<\/strong> We can help you craft messaging to support your brand and boost your image.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficient call handling.<\/strong> AccessDirect takes the worry away from handling incoming calls\u2014whatever your call volume and whenever your callers call.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call routing.<\/strong> We\u2019ll help you set up a system to ensure calls are routed, or rerouted, to the right people. For businesses with multiple staff members who may be dealing with other customers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/call-routing-solutions\/\">the ability to route calls<\/a> to available staff means your callers won\u2019t be left hanging\u2014or listening to a busy signal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTNDaW1nJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhbGlnbmNlbnRlciUyMHNpemUtZnVsbCUyMHdwLWltYWdlLTI2MTEwJTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cubWVzc2FnaW5nc2VydmljZS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwNiUyRnNtYWxsLWJ1c2luZXNzLXBob25lLXN5c3RlbS1pbmxpbmUtMS53ZWJwJTIyJTIwYWx0JTNEJTIyJTIyJTIwJTJGJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>TYPES OF ANSWERING SERVICES AND THEIR BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Small businesses have limited options when looking for business telephone systems. While hiring someone to answer incoming calls can provide a high-touch solution, staffing the phones is expensive and carries the risks of turnover and \u201cbad days\u201d that can lead to poor service.<\/p>\n<p>Some businesses turn to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/major-benefits-call-answering-service\/\">live answering services<\/a>\u2014outsourcing calls to firms that serve a wide range of businesses. Less costly than hiring, training and managing your own staff on site, but subject to variation, high rates of turnover and, because these services deal with multiple businesses and callers, they generally don\u2019t know much about <em>your<\/em> unique business and the products and services you offer. Hence a less than stellar service experience for your customers, and potential customers.<\/p>\n<p>A better option: automated, cloud-hosted services\u2014the type of service that AccessDirect offers. It\u2019s cost-effective, offers more features, is programmable and offers faster call routing to the right place to ensure a better customer experience. The term \u201ccloud\u201d simply refers to hosting your VoIP small business phone system on a remote server. We host your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/local-phone-numbers\/\">local<\/a> and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/toll-free-numbers\/\">toll-free numbers<\/a> on our service and answer your calls with a professionally recorded company greeting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;rgba(68,68,68,0.08)&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>ACCESSDIRECT VoIP SMALL BUSINESS TELEPHONE SYSTEMS OFFER BIG BENEFITS AND A WIDE RANGE OF OPTIONS<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our auto attendant phone system allows you to compete with bigger companies by providing a state-of-the-art interface to your callers.\u00a0With AccessDirect you\u2019ll benefit from:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Saving time and money. We take the worries away so you can focus on what <em>you<\/em> do best. And because of our sophisticated technology and automation, you\u2019ll save money that can be put to use elsewhere to grow your business<\/li>\n<li>A flexible greeting schedule. We can help you program greetings to correspond with special events, holidays, seasonal sales\u2014whatever you need. And you can easily change your greetings whenever you need to.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/auto-attendant\/\">An auto attendant<\/a> that answers incoming calls automatically and routes them efficiently to the right person or extension.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to streamline high call volumes. With AccessDirect, there\u2019s no need to hire additional staff or pay higher rates when call volumes increase.<\/li>\n<li>An after-hours answering service. You don\u2019t work 24\/7\/365 but, especially if your market is spread across time zones, your callers may be calling at all hours. We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/li>\n<li>Conveying a polished and professional image that supports your brand with custom call answering options to meet your small business needs.<\/li>\n<li>An easy to configure and update VoIP small business telephone system that can be quickly modified as your business needs change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>VIRTUAL PHONE SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ALLOW YOU TO WORK MORE EFFICIENTLY<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Time is your most important commodity. Small office phone systems from AccessDirect helps you make the most of every precious minute. Get the tools you need to provide premium customer service and never miss an important lead or call even while out in the field, traveling or working from another location. It can make the difference between a good year and a great year for your business. Our VoIP small business telephone system is feature-rich with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/voicemail-to-email\/\">voicemail<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/fax-to-email\/\">fax to email<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/auto-attendant\/\">auto attendant<\/a>, music-on-transfer, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/find-me-follow-me\/\">find-me\/follow-me<\/a>\u00a0call forwarding features.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>HERE ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF OUR BUSINESS TELEPHONE SYSTEMS:<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Improve staff productivity<\/li>\n<li>Enhance customer service<\/li>\n<li>Save time and money<\/li>\n<li>Scale with your enterprise<\/li>\n<li>No administration required<\/li>\n<li>Personalized service\u2014you\u2019ll work with the same customer service representative every time you call<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>No contracts or long-term commitments<\/li>\n<li>Customized setup of your small business phone system<\/li>\n<li>No setup fees<\/li>\n<li>Full support before, during, and after the sale<\/li>\n<li>Reduce telecommunication expense<\/li>\n<li>A free professional recording of your small business <a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/virtual-phone-system\/\">virtual phone system\u2019s<\/a> voicemail greeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;rgba(68,68,68,0.08)&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-68046964d36e55f21\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-68046964d36e55f21 uvc-2806  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-68046964d36e55f21 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:5px;\">Choose From Four Plan Options<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"topheight:1px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:#ff9f1a;width:250px;\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-68046964d36e55f21 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Open Sans Condensed&#039;;font-style:italic;font-weight:700;color:#878787;margin-top:5px;\">Affordable, Easy-to-Use Virtual Phone Solutions<\/div><\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e55f8e\" data-id=\"6964d36e55f8e\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><section id=\"benefits-grid-1\" class=\"benefits-grid wf-container icons-bg accent-bg custom-hover-bg light-icon-color light-icon-hover-color hover-line\" data-width=\"180px\" data-columns=\"4\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#benefits-grid-1.icons-bg .benefits-grid-ico { height: 70px; line-height: 70px; width: 70px; }#benefits-grid-1.custom-hover-bg.icons-bg a.benefits-grid-ico:hover,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#page #benefits-grid-1.custom-hover-bg.icons-bg a.benefits-grid-ico:hover { background: #203961; }#benefits-grid-1.icons-bg .benefits-grid-ico > i { font-size: 36px; line-height: 70px; }<\/style><div class=\"wf-cell\"><div><div class=\"text-normal\"><div class=\"benefit-line-decoration\"><a href=\"\/products\/direct-messaging-pricing\/\" class=\"benefits-grid-ico fadeInUp animate-element\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" preload-me\" src=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/PersonIcon.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/PersonIcon.png 50w\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"  alt=\"Direct Messaging\" \/><\/a><h3 class=\"benefit-title\"><a href=\"\/products\/direct-messaging-pricing\/\">Direct Messaging<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A single mailbox for either voicemail or fax. Receive your messages or your faxes via email so you can respond to your customers no matter where you are. Transcription of your voicemails helps you manage your business and respond to messages faster.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;adt-benefit-expanded-description&#8221;]<blockquote class=\"text-big shortcode-blockquote\"><p><span class=\"adt-greeting-description\">Sample outgoing greeting, free customization and free professional recording provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cThank you for calling ABC Company. Please leave a detailed message after the tone and a member of our staff will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p>\n<p>The Direct Messaging program gives you a simple yet powerful single voice mailbox. Any callers to your Direct Messaging program will hear a professionally-recorded greeting that prompts them to leave a message. When they do, you receive a copy of that message via email, with both the sound file and the text transcription of the message.<\/p>\n<p>Your Direct Messaging program may also be used as a fax-to-email mailbox, letting you use the number we provide for you as a business fax number, able to receive your faxes as PDFs delivered straight to your email. You can also send faxes through our web interface or our mobile app, making it easy to manage your faxes from anywhere.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"standard-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Fax to Email<\/strong> &#8211; Send and receive faxes online<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email Delivery &amp; Transcription<\/strong> \u2013 Easily read and respond to your critical messages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to Use<\/strong> \u2013 Manage your program through our web interface or mobile app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professionally Recorded Greeting<\/strong> \u2013 Your greeting will be recorded by a member of our recording staff, free of charge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>Direct Messaging<\/strong> program has both a monthly and annual pricing plan, with <strong>$19.95 per month or $9.95 per month<\/strong> for a full year\u2019s service up front.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhZHQtbGVhcm4tbW9yZS1idXR0b24tY29udGFpbmVyJTIyJTNFJTVCZHRfYnV0dG9uJTIwbGluayUzRCUyMiUyRnByb2R1Y3RzJTJGZGlyZWN0LW1lc3NhZ2luZy1wcmljaW5nJTJGJTIyJTVETGVhcm4lMjBNb3JlJTVCJTJGZHRfYnV0dG9uJTVEJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wf-cell\"><div><div class=\"text-normal\"><div class=\"benefit-line-decoration\"><a href=\"\/products\/direct-executive-pricing\/\" class=\"benefits-grid-ico fadeInUp animate-element\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" preload-me\" src=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DePhone_compressed.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DePhone_compressed.png 50w\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"  alt=\"Direct Executive\" \/><\/a><h3 class=\"benefit-title\"><a href=\"\/products\/direct-executive-pricing\/\">Direct Executive<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The perfect single businessperson solution. One mailbox that can transfer your callers to any phone of yours along with taking and transcribing voicemail. Answer calls at home or on the road, wherever and whenever you need to.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;adt-benefit-expanded-description&#8221;]<blockquote class=\"text-big shortcode-blockquote\"><p><span class=\"adt-greeting-description\">Sample outgoing greeting, free customization and free professional recording provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cThank you for calling ABC Company. Please hold while your call is being transferred.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"adt-greeting-description\">(the call is transferred. If no one is available to answer, the caller hears the following.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cWe\u2019re sorry, but no one is available to take your call at this time. Please leave a detailed message after the tone and a member of our staff will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you!\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p>\n<p>The Direct Executive program gives you a single mailbox that can efficiently handle all your calls. Callers hear a professionally recorded greeting introducing your company, and then the caller is transferred out to speak to you live. Calls can be transferred to a land line, a cell phone, or a VOIP phone number, sequentially or simultaneously, so you can take calls no matter where you are. If you are unable to take the call live at that time, the caller then goes to your voice mailbox, and you receive a copy of their message via email, containing both the sound file and the text transcription.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use your Direct Executive program as a fax-to-email mailbox, giving you the capability of handling your calls, your messages, and your faxes all under one phone number. You can use a new toll-free or local phone number from AccessDirect, or use your existing business number.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"standard-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Call Transfer<\/strong> \u2013 Take calls no matter where you are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email Delivery &amp; Transcription<\/strong> \u2013 Easily read and respond to your critical messages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to Use<\/strong> \u2013 Manage your program through our web interface or mobile app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professionally Recorded Greeting<\/strong> \u2013 Every step of your program can be recorded by a member of our recording staff, free of charge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try out our <strong>Direct Executive<\/strong> program today! Your program will be fully set up and recorded before beginning your trial, and the program is just <strong>$19.95 per month<\/strong> after signing up. Managing your business communications has never been simpler or easier.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhZHQtbGVhcm4tbW9yZS1idXR0b24tY29udGFpbmVyJTIyJTNFJTVCZHRfYnV0dG9uJTIwbGluayUzRCUyMiUyRnByb2R1Y3RzJTJGZGlyZWN0LWV4ZWN1dGl2ZS1wcmljaW5nJTJGJTIyJTVETGVhcm4lMjBNb3JlJTVCJTJGZHRfYnV0dG9uJTVEJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wf-cell\"><div><div class=\"text-normal\"><div class=\"benefit-line-decoration\"><a href=\"\/products\/direct-receptionist-pricing\/\" class=\"benefits-grid-ico fadeInUp animate-element\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" preload-me\" src=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DEPeople_compressed.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DEPeople_compressed.png 50w\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"  alt=\"Direct Receptionist\" \/><\/a><h3 class=\"benefit-title\"><a href=\"\/products\/direct-receptionist-pricing\/\">Direct Receptionist<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ideal small business solution. Present callers with a list of extensions for individual people or departments quickly and easily. Connect your whole team under one number whether your employees are in the same office or working remotely.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;adt-benefit-expanded-description&#8221;]<blockquote class=\"text-big shortcode-blockquote\"><p><span class=\"adt-greeting-description\">Sample outgoing greeting, free customization and free professional recording provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cThank you for calling ABC Company. Please choose from one of the following options to route your call. For Customer Service, please press 1. For Sales, please press 2. For Billing, please press 3. This greeting will now repeat to allow you more time to make your selection. Thank you!\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p>\n<p>The Direct Receptionist program has everything a small business needs to handle their incoming calls. Callers to your Direct Receptionist program will hear a professionally recorded greeting presenting a list of options to choose from, be that individual employees or departments. Selecting an extension transfers the call to that person or department to speak to the caller live, and if no one answers, the caller can leave a voicemail, and the extension holder receives a copy of that message via email with both the sound file and text transcription of that message.<\/p>\n<p>The extensions can be customized to fit your needs, with Information Only extensions giving hours of operations, directions, a list of daily specials, or answers to frequently asked questions that don\u2019t need a live person from your company to answer over the phone. Each extension can transfer to multiple numbers, hunting between them or ringing them all at the same time.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"standard-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Multiple Extensions<\/strong> \u2013 Better direct your callers to the member of your team that can best help them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name Directory<\/strong> \u2013 Allow your callers to enter the name of the person they wish to reach, even if they don\u2019t know their specific extension number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call Transfer<\/strong> \u2013 Take calls no matter where you are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voice &amp; Fax Mailbox<\/strong> \u2013 One number, multiple functions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email Delivery &amp; Transcription<\/strong> \u2013 Easily read and respond to your critical messages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to Use<\/strong> \u2013 Manage your program through our web interface or mobile app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professionally Recorded Greeting<\/strong> \u2013 Every step of your program can be recorded by a member of our recording staff, free of charge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are multiple <strong>Direct Receptionist<\/strong> programs to choose from, depending on the number of extensions and the number of calls that you need. With prices starting at <strong>$27.95 per month<\/strong> for a three-extension program, we will work with you to make sure you are on the right program for your needs once you have completed your free trial to see how the system can work for you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhZHQtbGVhcm4tbW9yZS1idXR0b24tY29udGFpbmVyJTIyJTNFJTVCZHRfYnV0dG9uJTIwbGluayUzRCUyMiUyRnByb2R1Y3RzJTJGZGlyZWN0LXJlY2VwdGlvbmlzdC1wcmljaW5nJTJGJTIyJTVETGVhcm4lMjBNb3JlJTVCJTJGZHRfYnV0dG9uJTVEJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wf-cell\"><div><div class=\"text-normal\"><div class=\"benefit-line-decoration\"><a href=\"\/products\/direct-enterprise-pricing\/\" class=\"benefits-grid-ico fadeInUp animate-element\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" preload-me\" src=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DETie_compressed.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/DETie_compressed.png 50w\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"  alt=\"Direct Enterprise\" \/><\/a><h3 class=\"benefit-title\"><a href=\"\/products\/direct-enterprise-pricing\/\">Direct Enterprise<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The ideal big business solution. Utilize the same Direct Receptionist features and capabilities, scaled for the largest businesses. Work with AccessDirect to build a custom solution that fits your unique need, no matter how many offices and employees you have.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;adt-benefit-expanded-description&#8221;]<blockquote class=\"text-big shortcode-blockquote\"><p><span class=\"adt-greeting-description\">Sample outgoing greeting, free customization and free professional recording provided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cThank you for calling ABC Company. Please choose from one of the following options to route your call. For new inquiries, please press 1. If you are an existing customer, please press 2. For our New York office, please press 3. For our Los Angeles office, please press 4. This greeting will now repeat to allow you more time to make your selection. Thank you!\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/p>\n<p>The Direct Enterprise program is functionally the same as the Direct Receptionist program, but scaled up to cover the unique needs of larger businesses. If you have multiple offices all throughout the city or state but want your calls handled under one number, routing calls to people in each location depending on the time of day or the nature of their call, the Direct Enterprise program can help you manage and route those calls. The Direct Enterprise program supports companies with hundreds of employees or thousands of calls per month, helping their customers get to the right person quickly and easily. We can also custom-build a program to meet your unique needs.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"standard-arrow\">\n<li><strong>Unite Multiple Locations<\/strong> \u2013 Bring together far-flung offices under one central number for all of your customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Solutions<\/strong> \u2013 Build the perfect program for your business from the ground up, with our staff working with you every step of the way to ensure your unique needs are solved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple Extensions<\/strong> \u2013 Better direct your callers to the member of your team that can best help them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name Directory<\/strong> \u2013 Allow your callers to enter the name of the person they wish to reach, even if they don\u2019t know their specific extension number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call Transfer<\/strong> \u2013 Take calls no matter where you are.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voice &amp; Fax Mailbox<\/strong> \u2013 One number, multiple functions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email Delivery &amp; Transcription<\/strong> \u2013 Easily read and respond to your critical messages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy to Use<\/strong> \u2013 Manage your program through our web interface or mobile app.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professionally Recorded Greeting<\/strong> \u2013 Every step of your program can be recorded by a member of our recording staff, free of charge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>Direct Enterprise<\/strong> options <strong>start at $99.95<\/strong> for a twenty-five extension program, with more packages available depending on the number of extensions and calls your company needs. We will work with you during your trial to make sure you are on the best program and getting the best price for your needs.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhZHQtbGVhcm4tbW9yZS1idXR0b24tY29udGFpbmVyJTIyJTNFJTVCZHRfYnV0dG9uJTIwbGluayUzRCUyMiUyRnByb2R1Y3RzJTJGZGlyZWN0LWVudGVycHJpc2UtcHJpY2luZyUyRiUyMiU1RExlYXJuJTIwTW9yZSU1QiUyRmR0X2J1dHRvbiU1RCUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e5a85d\" data-id=\"6964d36e5a85d\" data-height=\"30\" data-height-mobile=\"30\" data-height-tab=\"30\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Small Business Phone Service Features<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e5a872\" data-id=\"6964d36e5a872\" data-height=\"10\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/voicemail-to-email\/\">Voicemail transcription to fax or email<\/a>. If you\u2019re in a meeting, or dealing with another customer, the ability to quickly read a message can ensure you stay on top of important incoming calls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e5a8ca\" data-id=\"6964d36e5a8ca\" data-height=\"10\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Music or messages on transfer. Make the calling experience a little more entertaining\u2014or educational\u2014for your callers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e5a917\" data-id=\"6964d36e5a917\" data-height=\"10\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Call screening with caller ID and number blocking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e5a947\" data-id=\"6964d36e5a947\" data-height=\"10\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Call transfer and call routing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e5a971\" data-id=\"6964d36e5a971\" data-height=\"10\" data-height-mobile=\"10\" data-height-tab=\"10\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Your callers will also benefit from no busy signals, and you\u2019ll have the ability to handle multiple calls simultaneously.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTNDaW1nJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhbGlnbmNlbnRlciUyMHNpemUtZnVsbCUyMHdwLWltYWdlLTI1ODA5JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cubWVzc2FnaW5nc2VydmljZS5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYwMyUyRnZvaWNlbWFpbC10by10ZXh0LndlYnAlMjIlMjBhbHQlM0QlMjIlMjIlMjAlMkYlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;rgba(68,68,68,0.08)&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522954253891{border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>TELEPHONE SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS STILL A MUST HAVE!<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Despite widespread digital technology adoption, small business phone systems are still important. Today\u2019s consumers want the ability to access information their way\u2014wherever they may be, and whenever they want. That means small businesses must have an array of options for business contact\u2014websites, email, phone and fax. There\u2019s just something about picking up the phone that is part of human nature.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, a report from BIA\/Kelsey, an advertising and marketing advisory firm, says phone calls are on the rise, driven by consumers\u2019 connections to their smartphone. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.biakelsey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/biakelsey-industrywatch-callcommerce.pdf\">Their report<\/a>, \u201cCall Commerce: A $1 Trillion Engine,\u201d indicates that:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Mobile calls to businesses have exploded\u2014totaling 85 billion annually.<\/li>\n<li>Calls will continue to grow driven by the on-demand economy and millennial behavior patterns.<\/li>\n<li>Emerging technology\u2014like artificial intelligence (AI)\u2014will also drive higher call volumes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]Now is the time to ensure your calls are not going unanswered! Lost calls mean lost business opportunity![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-199b1e382bc1145252e962c7891aa708.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-199b1e382bc1145252e962c7891aa708.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: ;\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-199b1e382bc1145252e962c7891aa708 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-199b1e382bc1145252e962c7891aa708 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-199b1e382bc1145252e962c7891aa708 alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"rollover-video\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me aspect\" src=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Half-Acre-Beer-Testimonial.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Half-Acre-Beer-Testimonial.png 1280w\" style=\"--ratio: 1280 \/ 720\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/half-acre-beer-testimonial\/\" alt=\"\" \/><a class=\"video-icon dt-pswp-item pswp-video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=z-XLX9MQlyE?autoplay=1;modestbranding=1;controls=0;showinfo=0;rel=0;fs=1\" title=\"Half Acre Beer Testimonial\" data-dt-img-description=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>CHALLENGES SMALL BUSINESS FACE IN HANDLING CALL DEMAND WITH NO\/LOW STAFF<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/329040\/us-small-business-owners-assessment-of-their-biggest-challenge\/\">study from Statista<\/a>, a statistics portal, based on a survey of small business owners, indicates that their top challenge is attracting customers (16%, compared to the next highest challenge of hiring good staff at 13%). Both of these challenges are directly linked to the critical importance of an effective business telephone system. Answering calls efficiently and effectively can help to build business; automating the process minimizes staffing demands.<\/p>\n<p>Small business VoIP telephone systems with voicemail from AccessDirect are the answer to these top challenges.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;rgba(68,68,68,0.08)&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522954253891{border-radius: 5px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>HOW DOES IT WORK?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When your call comes through to our hosted services, we use our advanced technology to play your outgoing greeting and offer the caller a menu of options to transfer to a staff member, leave a message or listen to recorded information. This behind-the-scenes action gives you immediate access to the complete VoIP small business telephone system, which eliminates the need for extensive on-site equipment.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, companies would need to purchase or lease expensive equipment to handle their calls. Today, AccessDirect\u2019s VoIP telephone systems for small business offerings host, maintain, and upgrade VoIP equipment, giving you one less thing to worry about.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]AccessDirect connects callers to your staff no matter where they\u2019re located.\u00a0Because we maintain the system and all features upgrades, you have complete access to dozens of features like voicemail, auto attendant, fax to email and so many more.<\/p>\n<p>Your caller never experiences a busy signal with our business phone systems because your auto-attendant handles multiple calls at once. You also can customize how calls are routed by designating which numbers or devices to ring and in what order. Every voicemail greeting can be personalized and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/features\/information-boxes\/\">information boxes<\/a>\u00a0are available on any extension to provide answers to often-asked questions, give directions, list business hours or promote new products or services,\u00a0eliminating the need for an employee to spend valuable time answering these questions over the phone.<\/p>\n<p>AccessDirect small business VoIP telephone systems help you manage your workforce more effectively. Our phone service is specially tailored to help small businesses present an enhanced professional image.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6964d36e5b631\" data-id=\"6964d36e5b631\" data-height=\"20\" data-height-mobile=\"20\" data-height-tab=\"20\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-8d43d4c6113317c2dabdd70f16f3a019.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-8d43d4c6113317c2dabdd70f16f3a019.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: ;\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-8d43d4c6113317c2dabdd70f16f3a019 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-8d43d4c6113317c2dabdd70f16f3a019 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-8d43d4c6113317c2dabdd70f16f3a019 alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap\" style=\"\"><div class=\"rollover-video\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me aspect\" src=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/video_screenshot.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/video_screenshot.jpg 800w\" style=\"--ratio: 800 \/ 450\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.messagingservice.com\/video_screenshot-2\/\" alt=\"\" \/><a class=\"video-icon dt-pswp-item pswp-video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Q-kiIuOTlgw?autoplay=1;modestbranding=1;controls=0;showinfo=0;rel=0;fs=1\" title=\"\" data-dt-img-description=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COST-EFFECTIVE\u00a0OFFICE PHONE SYSTEMS FOR SMALL BUSINESS<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our\u00a0small office phone systems\u00a0do not cost a fortune. You can get one by paying a reasonably priced monthly service charge. Learn more about how a cost-effective small business phone system from AccessDirect will allow you to operate with greater efficiency. Call\u00a0us at\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #ff9f1a;\"><strong>877-599-6500<\/strong><\/span>, and allow one of our knowledgeable customer service representatives to provide you with a quote for the best VoIP small business telephone system available today.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] LOST CALLS = LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]As the old saying goes, \u201cyou only get one chance to make a good first impression.\u201d Unfortunately, many small business owners aren\u2019t even getting that one chance. Why? 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