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Choosing the right Telecommunications Vendor
What would you do if your phone system suddenly stopped working? Hoping it never breaks is impractical! For a lot of businesses, telephones are a source of revenue. If I told you that tomorrow your “biggest order ever” will come in via a phone call, you would likely...
Staying connected at home with a Panasonic Home Phone Systems
For years owners of luxury homes, mansions and vacation getaways have often equipped their prize living quarters with a business telephone system. For some having a business phone system or complete communications system linking phones, computers, and security cameras...
Should I buy a refurbished phone system?
Should I buy a refurbished phone system? With so many options for one to choose when shopping for a business phone system and phones, it may feel a little overwhelming to add another option. However, this choice will save the bottom line rather than break it. Buying...
Which Business Phone System is best for you?
There are so many different types of Business Telephone Systems in the world today. How do you know which one is right for you and what company can best suit your business needs? Every day at Midwest Telephone Company we many service calls throughout the...
5 Tip to lower office cost reduction strategies
There are many ways to office cost reduction strategies in your office. Preventative measures will potentially reduce costs down the road and immediate changes will impact your budget right away. Both can be very effective and I highly recommend exploring your...
Protecting your business from the storm
Spring is finally upon us and although all the snow has melted and the temperatures are bearable. Now, it is time to consider the possibility of severe weather. Severe weather can put a damper on your business in a number of ways, from blackouts- total loss of...
Importance of Auto Attendant
The first impression someone gets when calling your business is your auto attendant greeting. It is crucial that you give them a good first impression. It needs to be professional and able to quickly and efficiently route the caller. The last thing you...
4 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Phone System
Technology is changing faster than ever. Office phone systems are no exception. Don't let an outdated phone system hold your business back. Here are four signs your business phone system needs an upgrade. 1. Employees Cannot Access Their Calls From Outside the...
Structured data cabling solutions to remote locations
It isn’t often when deciding on structured data cabling solutions you need to run phone or data cables need to go beyond the 328 feet (100 Meter) limitation of standard CAT5e & CAT6 cabling, and even if you do often times a simple data switch can provide the...
CAT5e vs CAT6? Which do you need?
CAT5e or CAT6? Which do you need? We install a lot of networking cable for our clients in and around the Indianapolis area. In the early phases of planning clients often ask whether they should purchase CAT5e vs CAT6 cabling. The answer to this question is different...