Cost savings can be considerable with VoIP, especially if you are making long-distance calls. \u201cVoIP saves the average small business 20 percent to 25 percent of its telecommunications bill,\u201d according to industry blog VoIP Watch, <\/a>as noted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).<\/p>\n Portability is another advantage of VoIP. \u00a0It doesn\u2019t matter where you are; if you have Internet access, you can log into your VoIP telephone, and you will get a dial tone. You just need a headset<\/a> or IP phone to communicate with your team or customers. There also are many functions available through your VoIP system. You can conduct on-the-fly video and audio conferencing. Visual voicemail \u2013 voicemails converted to email and sent to your inbox — find me\/follow me calling, click to call, and call transfer to your cellphone are other capabilities, all of which are easily managed through a web portal.<\/p>\n Hosted versus on premise<\/strong><\/p>\n Many choose a virtual PBX to manage the company VoIP system. (See: Virtual PBX offers SMBs real benefits<\/a>.) You also can opt for an on-premise service, in which your VoIP service provider will install the IP PBX at your location and provide a bundle of services, including VoIP trunking and Internet access. Costs may be greater, but you get more control over customization.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/man-watching-video-on-computer-300x199.jpg\")
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