5 ways to grow your business
Keeping an eye on the bottom line is important for any SME. Whether you’re running a start-up, or a business that’s been around for a while, expenses can quickly add...
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Set up scheduled temporary office closures using Preset rules
We're happy to announce the release of a new feature to the Dial 9 platform today - the ability to enable or disable Presets via a schedule. This is especially...
4 ways to promote your business locally
“Buy Local” is more than just a nifty slogan or meme. There’s a natural British pride in local communities, as proven by independent research and studies. For example, four-fifths of...
What’s the best small business phone system?
Imagine you’re in a café catching up on some work over a coffee and get an important business call on your laptop. You have a professional phone number that follows...
Does my business need a landline?
Despite advancements in technology, our communication habits often remain stuck in the past. Too many SMEs stick to landline phones, when they don’t fulfil their businesses needs. This is changing,...
The route to happy customers over the festive period
Christmas is fast-approaching and there’s lots to do before the big day. But routing your calls to the right place during Christmas office closures, is one thing you won’t want...
The advantages and disadvantages of VoIP
There are benefits and drawbacks to moving to a VoIP telephone system. In this article, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of VoIP and discuss the impact they could have on your small business.
New price cap on 118 numbers
As a result of a growing concern about directory enquiry prices rising steeply, Ofcom have made the decision to introduce a price cap on calls to 118 numbers.
Create your own audio greetings with our new text-to‑speech features
We're delighted to announce the addition of a new feature to the Dial 9 platform today - the ability to create your own audio greetings straight from a script, via...
What’s the cheapest way to get a landline?
Dial 9’s call forwarding service is easily the cheapest way to get a landline for your business. For just £5/month, you can choose a free 01, 02, 0330 or 0800 telephone number and receive 60 inclusive minutes every month for free.
Billing summaries now available
We've recently added a useful new feature to Dial 9 Connect - a Billing Summary page that gives you a breakdown of both your services, and any calls that you've...
Five must‑haves for small businesses
Irrespective of the industry you’re in, no matter what your business aspirations may be, starting out can be a nerve-wracking experience filled with as many challenges as there are opportunities. By thinking ahead and spending time planning the essentials your business venture will be off to a solid and stress-free start.