Find out with whom a vendor partners. Determine the number of phone lines you ll need based on the use of those lines. This depends on the type of business. For example, telemarketing will require substantially more phone use than an outside marketing consultant who spends half his time out of the office. Decide features and functionalities of the phone system.
Test drive a telecommunications system.
See how easy the functions are to operate. Check out personal references. Call the Better Business Bureau. Ask if the telecommunications system can be upgraded as the business prospers. Business Communications Inc. You can spend as much or as little as you want.