StartUp Guide
- Launch
- 1. Name Your Business
- 2. Domain Name & Business Website
- 3. Business Email Accounts
- 4. Phone & Fax Number
- 5. Business Mailing Address
- 6. Form an LLC
- 7. Employer ID Number
- 8. Business Bank Account
- Build Your Infrastructure
- 1. Select a Business Credit Card
- 2. Bookkeeping
- 3. Business Computer
- 4. Back Up Your Files
- 5. Payment Processing
- 6. Get Small Business Insurance
- Grow Your Business
- 1. Order Business Cards
- 2. Create Basic Marketing Materials
- 3. Promote With Social Media
- 4. Select an Email Marketing Service
- 5. Build Your Team
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8x8 Comparison and Review
8x8 Review
Pros:
- Mobile applications available for iPhone and Android
- Unlimited local minutes provided
- Save about 25% when you pay for a year in advance
- International numbers available
- Free to port existing number into service
- Smart system (ACD) queuing for incoming calls
Cons:
- No toll-free minutes provided
- $4.99 setup fee for 855, 866, 877, 888 toll-free numbers plus $9.99 recurring monthly fee
Conclusion:
| 8x8's Pricing | |
|---|---|
|
Reviewed Plan |
Virtual Office Pro |
|
Monthly Fee (per line) |
$29.99 (1+ lines) |
|
Included Minutes |
Unlimited |
|
Activation Fee |
$39.99 |
|
Free Trial Period |
No, but |
|
Extra Fees |
Yes |
|
Contract Required |
No |
|
Basic IP Phone Cost |
$99.99 |
| 8x8's Numbers | |
|
Local Phone Numbers |
Free |
|
Toll Free 855, 866, 877, 888 Numbers |
$4.99/ mo |
|
Toll Free 800 Numbers |
No |
|
Vanity Numbers |
No |
|
International Phone Numbers |
$9.99/ mo |
|
Port Existing Number Into Service |
Free |
| 8x8's Features | |
|
Voicemail |
Yes |
|
Voicemail by Email |
Yes |
|
Internet Fax |
Yes |
|
Set Call Handling Rules |
Yes |
|
Set Call Handling Rules |
Yes |
|
ACD Queues |
Yes |
|
Dial-By-Name Directories |
Yes |
|
Conference Calls |
Yes |
|
Auto-Attendant |
Yes |
|
Softphone Provided |
Yes |
|
Mobile App |
iPhone, Android |
|
HD Voice |
Yes |
| 8x8's Customer Service | |
|
Phone Support |
M-Sat 5a-9p PT |
|
Country of Phone Support |
USA |
|
Customer Service Quality |
Average |
|
Server Redundancies |
Yes |