10 tips to save money on your telecoms bills

 

Stuart Griffiths, CEO of True Telecom, the UK’s fastest growing broadband, mobile and telecoms service provider, offers insider tips for SMEs looking to save on their telecoms bills:

1. All for one and one for all

It can be far more cost and time efficient to keep your broadband, mobile and telecoms billing together – make sure your provider is offering telecoms bundles, along with capped rates and low recursive charges.

 2.  The real value of integrated solutions

In choosing a provider with a wide product portfolio and ability to offer integrated solutions, small business can benefit from multiple discounts in one place, including cost savings on mobile, broadband and calling charges.

3. A unique agreement for your business

Businesses should consider opting for a provider who can construct a bespoke agreement based on its unique telecoms requirements, as this will ensure that no unnecessary charges are made and the business is getting the most use out of its agreement, as one size doesn’t necessarily fit all.

4. Always look for a price guarantee

SMEs want to take out a telecoms contract safe in the knowledge that there will be no nasty surprises down the line. Consider a provider that offers a price guarantee or a robust price rise policy, to protect your tariff for the duration of the contract.

5. Stay sensitive to your usage

Keeping a close eye on your business’s telecoms usage can save you a considerable amount long term, as too many active lines or unnecessary features in your office can result in inflated bills at the end of each month. A good provider should allow you to downgrade your agreement to suit your changing requirements.

6. A specialist service

With a range of telecoms providers to choose from, ensure that any agreement is tailored to your business size. For example, as True Telecom specialises in telecoms solutions for SMEs, they are well placed to offer advice based on practical experience – constructing a cost-effective strategy to suit your business type.

7.   Focus on the perks

Often, telecoms providers will offer hidden perks to their agreements, which, if used correctly can save a significant amount. For example, free calls to frequently called numbers can be useful if your client base is concentrated, whilst free calls between landline and mobile numbers (if they are covered in a telecoms bundle) can also save in communicating with suppliers or field sales staff.

8.   Future-proofing your business

It’s important to ensure that your telecoms provider is consistently providing innovative solutions to drive your business forward. From low cost IP solutions to new technology or agreement types to suit your business, look for a provider with a proactive approach to upgrading your systems to stay at the forefront of changing telecoms technology.

9.   Your secret weapon against premium rate numbers

As SMEs can waste a lot of money calling customers or suppliers on expensive numbers, it is important to make savings where you can. You can use the following website to find alternative numbers to help cut your calling costs dramatically (although as the site is crowd sourced, tread carefully with sensitive numbers).

http://www.saynoto0870.com/search.php

     10. Use all your tools

When making short or internal calls, look to harness all the communication tools at your disposal, including instant messaging, email or free chat to get your information across. These alternative communication products will ultimately save your business money.