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Practical guides on business phone systems, from the team at Birchills.

How much bandwidth do VoIP phones systems require?

18 February 2019

At Birchills, we regularly help businesses rein in their expenses and save money on their telephone bill. Here is how much bandwidth a VoIP phone system needs.

Understand number porting

14 February 2019

Number porting is the process of moving a telephone number from one provider to another. It sounds simple but in the real world things are never that easy.

Ten benefits of VoIP over PSTN for your business

14 February 2019

VoIP technology is quickly replacing standard telephone systems all over the country. It can offer many additional features that may be of benefit to...

Seven ways to answer a phone professionally

14 February 2019

The phone is often the first contact most people have with a business, so making a good impression is vital. Indeed, answering the phone professionally...

How to create a virtual receptionist

14 February 2019

A virtual receptionist answers calls 24 hours a day and never goes sick or gets tired. So how do you create such a paragon of virtue?

Five advantages of audio conferencing

14 February 2019

Audio conferencing makes it easier to share information and work together which leads to quicker and better decisions.