What is UIFN? A Universal International Freephone Number (UIFN) enables an International Freephone Service (IFS) customer to be allocated a unique freephone number(s) that is the same throughout the world. A UIFN is composed of a three-digit country code for global service application, i.e. 800, followed by an 8 digit Global Subscriber Number (GSN), resulting in an 11-digit fixed format. (An IFS caller must dial […]

Nowadays, you can buy a fancy smartphone without spending an arm and a leg, but the gadget will be almost useless if you don’t have access to the Internet. You need a 3G or 4G mobile data connection to surf the Internet. If you are a beginner, make sure you know the difference between 3G and 4G. Read on. What is 4G? As the name […]

Avoiding Downtime Disasters In the modern world, a business relies on their website, internet access and phone systems to maintain effective communications with the outside world. As a result, it can feel like disaster has struck when something goes wrong and the systems are down. In every minute that ticks by, you are acutely aware of the interactions that are not taking place. Your thoughts […]

People, product, and market: If any one leg of that triangle is weak or broken, investors aren’t interested in your startup. That might sound cold, but early-stage venture capitalists can’t base six- or seven-figure decisions on gut feelings. Especially before your startup has broken even, it’s tough to tell without data whether it has a decent chance at disruption. Every early-stage investor has his or […]

It’s no secret that recurring payments can help you get paid faster. Plus, they’re automatic so that means less work on your plate when it comes to invoicing and following up. One of the biggest downsides of freelancing or having a business is the idea that you may have to chase after payments or deal with non-payment. When you start getting automatic payments, it reduces […]

Any business relies on technology to operate. With fast and reliable internet connections, strong mobile signals and advanced telecoms systems, it is possible to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues, suppliers and partners in a variety of ways. Any business that doesn’t have access to the latest technology is put at a disadvantage. The accelerated rate at which digital technology has grown in recent years […]

f you have a lot of work on your plate, passing on tasks to your assistant can make your workday a little less stressful. Invoicing is something that needs to get done each month promptly so you can get paid. Giving invoice tasks to your assistant can help you stay organized, and it can even help you get money faster. Here are each of the […]

Boost your chances of getting approved for a small business loan and limit your liability by building up your business credit. Are you still using personal accounts to run your small business? Separating your personal and business finances is a good idea for many reasons. For one, you don’t want your personal assets on the hook if your business falls on hard times (read: bankruptcy […]

It’s illegal to make telemarketing calls with an anonymous Caller-ID. However, dishonest salespeople do it anyway and you end up getting disturbed by those calls. It’s usually at the worst time of the day when your eating dinner or relaxing in the evening. There is a way to see the Caller-ID of anonymous callers. However, it will cost a little to do it. You need […]

Having a client dispute an invoice is often an uncomfortable situation. You’re billing for how much you believe you agreed upon, but the client isn’t so sure. You’re waiting for payment and growing impatient because you want the money. The goal is to come to an understanding so you can get the cash. Here’s how to handle invoice disputes tactfully: Be Calm Be careful not […]