If you are to succeed
Meet, test and try! Don't buy a lie!
Ask if they have 5 star locations across the globe for your use
Ask How many team members they have for you to delegate to
Ask to be connected to the internet – How long does it take?
Ask if the provider is Tier-1
Ask if they have instant access to speak to IT support: Are they in-house or a third party? Are they even in the country?
Ask to be given a phone number so you can try the service before you buy
Ask if you can use the business phone on your mobile
Ask for a phone rate card.
Ask to meet your receptionist, the front line of your business.
Ask if your phone extension can roam at no cost to other locations.
Ask if the wireless internet is secure with a unique password
Ask what kind of firewall can be set up for your network
Ask to see the transparency code of the provider
Ask if incoming callers can dial ‘1’ for voicemail to mobile
Ask if you can get ¥500 free calls to any device, any global destination
Ask if your phone bill is 20% lower than telco rate
Ask how much you receive in free calls
Ask if they have a global reach