Friday, October 25, 2013

How To Choose Business Phone Systems Chicago

By Alissa Gilliam


There are numerous aspects of efficient business phone systems Chicago. The most important is the communication between a company and their customers, ensuring that there is someone that they can talk to and this is done effectively. Another aspect is ensuring that suppliers and employees can talk with each other.

When considering how to improve the system you need to think about it from the perspective of the people using it or interacting with you. In the case of the customer they want to talk with someone who is willing to address any issues they may have and will be able to do so quickly so they do not spend too much while calling.

Another thing to think about is automated systems and menu options. This means that someone can be directed to the relevant department rather than going to one central secretary or call center. It can be very frustrating for people when they call a company and end up speaking to someone who then passes them on to someone else who then has to pass them onto another person.

Of course the risk is that even with an automated system that someone wanting to speak with someone directly could be put through to a voicemail. Therefore it is also worth considering presence technology. This allows you to check if the relevant person is available and put them through to someone as necessary or if they are not available you can put the customer briefly on hold until they do become available or inform that they are not there.

Another important thing to remember is communication between employees and different departments. For example if you worked in a video store you might get someone asking for a specific title you have in stock. For a lot of companies this means spending a long time going in the stock room to check or waiting for someone else to do so and having an awkward moment as you wait for them to come back.

It is also important to consider communication between employees and departments as well. For example if you run a restaurant you could direct orders from the waiting staff to the kitchen more efficiently than running between the dining area and the restaurant. This then makes the process more efficient meaning fewer complaints and more people likely to want to come to you rather than somewhere slower and less efficient!

Increasingly people are also uses a variety of devices at work such as smart phones or tablets. This means that your system needs to be compatible with these devices in order to be as efficient as possible. Check with your employees so you can see what they use at work so that providers know what they have to be aware of when installing a new system.

When choosing business phone systems Chicago you also need to be aware of the provider. Ideally you want someone who has the necessary experience to provide a system that is effective and is suited to the size of your company as well as being up to date on the latest technology available and how it could benefit your company. Look online to see what is available in your local area and to get feedback on providers near you.




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