How often do pick up the phone to your business contacts just to have a chat?

As the first of the autumn storms rolls in and the nights draw in, it is good to have a story to lift the spirits; something a little out of the ordinary to relieve the gloom.

Is homeworking becoming the ‘new normal’ or are we gradually reverting to a more business-based pattern of work?

Last week we saw Storm Francis sweep parts of the country, causing disruption as it passed.

Do you want the good news or the bad news?

With the work situation changing rapidly. Many people either by choice or necessity, are setting off down the path of working for themselves as a freelancer.

Looking back over the last couple of decades it is noticeable how much the world has been transformed by the introduction of mobile, wireless, and optical fibre, technologies.

We may be slowly getting used to a new normal as the government opens up access to businesses and leisure pursuits.

Every now and again, things get busy and your business can expect more calls than usual.

Hosted telephony is a great tool for small businesses, offering great flexibility at an affordable price.