* Some business phone systems offer on hold message recording services. This means that you can get a professional to speak and record your specific messages so that your business sounds really professional. Most staff do not have the skills to produce a professional sounding message. They may halt halfway through, sniff or cough, or not put the emphasis where it should be. Professional speakers will deliver a message that flows smoothly and gets your message across in a professional manner.
* Equipment finance is another service offered by the providers of some business phone systems. Not every business can afford to finance their office phone system all at once. Financing makes things easier.
* Not all business phone systems can be upgraded as your business expands. The best ones will allow you to upgrade at no extra cost and with no downtime. They also allow you to downgrade if necessary, and so save money if business slumps.
* If you can use a business phone through your internet connection you stand to save money, but you may also need to have a landline. The best business phone systems will offer both broadband access and a landline in case the power goes out. This will save any downtime due to blackouts.