Working from home is a great way to keep staff motivated and provide a more flexible working environment for your team, but keeping communications open and consistent are a vital part of working from home.
With many businesses choosing to work from home, having a phone system that enables your team to stay connected is more important than ever.
There are so many different telephone systems on the market (seriously, there’s a lot). That makes choosing the right one for your business daunting. But this guide should give you an idea as to the best phone system option for working from home.
Cloud phone systems for home working
The best type of telephone system for businesses working from home is a cloud based VoIP telephone system.
Cloud telephone systems are the latest telecom solution available for businesses. Because they use cloud technology, these phone systems can be accesses by all of your employees—as long as they have an internet connection.
More and more businesses across the UK are choosing cloud based telephone systems, with their flexibility and versatility making them a great choice for companies that are working from home.
Why are cloud phone systems the best for working from home?
There are many reasons why a cloud telephone system is the best option for businesses working from home. But here’s our top reasons why we believe they’re the best option:
1. Cloud based
The number one reason why cloud telephone systems are the best is because they are based in the cloud. This means that all your employees need to connect is their home broadband connection. Making it simple and easy for them to set up at home.
2. Mobile apps
Our cloud telephone systems come with free mobile apps for iOS and Android devices. This means that home workers can use their smartphone to make and receive calls from their office number as though they were sat at their desk. The app also allows calls to be seamlessly transferred around the business.
3. Scalability
As your business grows, your telephone system should grow too. If you’re adding more home workers, then you can simply and easily add more users to your cloud telephone system. These new users can work from home with a simple setup using their home broadband connection. We’ll even ship a new handset to their house if they need one.
4. No installation
Traditional telephone systems required long, costly installations. But not with the cloud. A cloud telephone system requires little to no installation. Staff working from home can plug in their phones to the wall, reducing setup costs and time.
5. Cost saving
Every business needs to watch the pennies and having some of your team work from home is a great way to reduce costs. When you switch to a cloud based telephone system, you could reduce your telephony costs by up to 90%. The digital nature of the cloud means that costly onsite hardware and multiple telephone lines are a thing of the past.
If you’re thinking of upgrading to a telephone system that directly supports working from home and remote working, a cloud telephone system is a great way to go.
