Make sure the office phones keep working when the power goes out with a corded speakerphone with caller ID. Many models include battery back-up for the caller ID function, so employees can continue with incoming and outgoing phone calls as usual.
For small businesses or home office use, a single line may be enough, but many corded phone with caller ID and call waiting models offer two or four lines for higher call volumes. Some even allow expansion up to 16 base stations and an extra handset at each station. Many have individual ringtones for each line, and employees can combine lines on some models for conference calls.
Models are compatible with most existing phone systems. Choose a one-line model, a two-line corded phone with caller ID, or a four-line corded phone from many popular manufacturers, including:
A good option for a business may be a corded phone with answering machine and caller ID. Or a speakerphone may work well for sales personnel who need hands-free operation. Use a corded speakerphone with caller ID to screen calls for prioritizing those in most need of help. Select a model with “do not disturb” and privacy settings that allow for silencing the phone temporarily, or pick out a model with volume control, one compatible with hearing aids, or phones that work with headsets.
Add even more convenience with phones and accessories, such as extra-long cords or shoulder rests for the handset, to go with the LCD display screen that most models provide for identifying incoming or waiting calls. Many styles provide data ports for external fax or answering machines or modems, while most offer storage for contact information, speed-dialing, and voice messages.
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