Make sure you receive all of the discounts for which you qualify, including volume discounts, time of day discounts and weekend rates. Be vigilant when you make changes to your system. When you cancel a service or disconnect a line, make sure the charges disappear from your bills. If you have dedicated access lines such as a WATS or data lines, make sure you are not being double charged many special access lines can be billed by different vendors. Many errors benefit the supplier, so make sure you pay for only what you use.
Many providers have volume discounts over and above the published cost per minute.
A good resource to use would be the Internet, where all of the providers have a costing plan included with their web page. If you have enjoyed Reg's previous items, you know his upcoming piece will be packed with practical information to assist you in capitalizing on your marketing efforts. Make a note to visit CanadaOne's online magazine on Oct. 1st, 1999. Carly Foster is a staff writer with CanadaOne. All Rights Reserved.