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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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Nextiva Review

Nextiva offers an abundance of features to help businesses build and nurture customer relationships. It allows businesses to easily connect with customers through multiple channels, provides exceptional customer support, and has a great reputation among its past and current users.

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Oct 24, 2024 Filed under: VoIP Systems
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Vonage Review

Pros Numerous integrations & apps User-friendly UI Features are easy to use Good security & compliance Suitable for small businesses Cons Expensive pricing Non-transparent equipment pricing Poor customer service What Is Vonage? Since the early 2000s, Vonage has been a pioneer of VoIP. In addition to household telephone service, the company offers Vonage Business Communications […]

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Oct 24, 2024 Filed under: VoIP Systems
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3CX Review

If you’re looking for an all-in-one communications solution, 3CX may not be the best choice (instead, consider checking out some of the best business phone systems). With 3CX, you’ll have to source your own equipment (or use one of its apps for softphone options), find a SIP provider, and get your system set up and configured.

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Oct 7, 2024 Filed under: VoIP Systems
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RingCentral Review

As far as business VoIP goes, RingCentral checks all of the boxes for everything you’d want in a phone system. Its loaded with features, offers great security to protect your data, has numerous support options, and can hook you up with the equipment you need for systems of all sizes. To top it off, it’s all available at a competitive price.

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Oct 24, 2024 Filed under: VoIP Systems
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Zoom Phone Review

Zoom Phone is a cloud-based phone system that integrates voice, chat, video, and collaboration. This VoIP phone system provides secure and reliable communications between team members and customers.

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Oct 7, 2024 Filed under: VoIP Systems
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40 Best VoIP Features For Your Business Phone System

You can start with our list of the best business VoIP phone systems. Check out reviews and providers’ websites, but don’t be afraid to reach out directly to any companies that pique your interest to find out about features that are popular in your industry. At the same time, remember that sales reps may try to sell you on something you don’t need, so keep your list from earlier in mind.

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Aug 7, 2024 Filed under: Small Business, VoIP
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Top 12 Signs Your Business Needs A New Phone System

Before signing up with a new provider, make sure to research your options. Start off by understanding the different types of phone systems. Business VoIP is a popular option that provides reliable, hassle-free service at an affordable cost.

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Aug 7, 2024 Filed under: VoIP
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How VoIP Can Revolutionize Small Businesses

Old phone infrastructure is also becoming obsolete and will likely be completely phased out in the near future. Instead of waiting until you have to change your service, get a head start by exploring your options now. Start with our list of the best VoIP phone systems to find the right service for your business. Good luck!

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Aug 7, 2024 Filed under: Small Business, VoIP
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How Does VoIP Work?

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is growing in popularity, as more individuals and businesses are seeing its benefits over traditional landline phone service. But unless you’re well-versed in telephony, you probably don’t understand how VoIP works — until now.

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Aug 7, 2024 Filed under: Small Business, VoIP