An enterprise level phone system, available on a per-line basis.
Web conferencing might just put half of the airlines out of business. Rather than fly across the country for a meeting, groups can meet virtually using collaboration services software, VoIP, and the Internet to conduct business.
Whether you're using video Web conferencing software, or teleconferencing, or even a service included in your VoIP package, there are some Robert's Rules for meetings conducted over fiber-optic cables.
Running a business doesn't stop until the business stops. You can start a company faster and easier in the United States than almost anywhere in the world, but getting it right takes a plan. You'll need to consider whether you need a business loan, temporary or permanent staffing, whether you're going to use a public relations company to get word out about who you are, business insurances, data backup, where are your customers coming from? Will you need to contract with a lead generation service? And this is just the very tip of the iceberg.
How do you choose a VoIP telephony provider? How many of these companies are there? Amusingly, there are probably enough VoIP providers to fill a phone book. Seriously, there are a few hundred. Broadband Internet telephone services like RingCentral, Skype, Phone.com and Vocalocity are just the tip of the iceberg. This Buying Guide should help you navigate your way to a great relationship with your new vendor.