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Erica Seppala

Editor & Senior Staff Writer

6+ Years At Merchant Maverick

Expertise: Accounting, QuickBooks, Payroll, Business Funding, POS

Education: AA Liberal Studies, Limestone University

Erica began writing on small business topics in 2008. She joined Merchant Maverick in 2018 and focuses on loans, accounting, and POS. She is a Certified ProAdvisor for QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Payroll. She has been cited in MSN, Reader’s Digest, Vox, U.S. News & World Report, and Real Simple. She is a graduate of Limestone University and resides in Greenville, South Carolina.

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A call center.

What Is A Call Center For Businesses?

Modern technology has made it easier and more affordable than ever to have a call center to field incoming and outgoing calls for your business. In this post, we’re going to look at what a call center is, what duties call center agents can tackle, and how you can get started with a call center for your business. 

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Aug 29, 2024 Filed under: Small Business, VoIP
Woman using a business phone

Buying VS Leasing Business Phone Equipment

If your business doesn’t rely heavily on a phone system, you may not have to purchase equipment at all. Instead, you can download apps from your VoIP provider to make and receive calls, use other communication tools, and manage your phone system from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

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Aug 16, 2024 Filed under: VoIP
Woman using VoIP.

What Are The Benefits Of VoIP For Business?

Before simply signing up with a VoIP provider, we recommend doing your research. As you learn more about the features, pricing, and options available to you, utilize free trials and demos from the best VoIP providers to find your perfect phone system.

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Aug 16, 2024 Filed under: VoIP
Business woman taking a phone call.

VoIP VS Landline Business Phone Systems: The Pros & Cons

Instead of waiting until the last minute, why not continue researching VoIP and making plans to upgrade to a modern phone system? Start with the best VoIP phone system providers, sign up for a free trial or two, and experience the power of VoIP for yourself before making a decision.

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Aug 16, 2024 Filed under: VoIP
Business woman using a toll free number.

What Is A Toll-Free Number?

If you’re already signed up with a provider, you should be able to sign up either online through your dashboard or with a quick call to the sales department. You’ll be able to select your phone number, review the changes, and get your number set up the same day.

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Aug 16, 2024 Filed under: VoIP