How was Your Summer?

Well summer is coming to an end soon. Kids are back in school! NWMAP Telecom team had an awesome summer and hope you did too! We want to remind you that just because summer is over doesn’t mean you won’t need some extra cash- here is how you can become a Telecom Agent and earn more: https://nwmap.com/contact-us/become-an-agent

Yes, we give you all the tools you need to get your started and get you to your goal. Some specifics: https://nwmap.com/what-nw-map-telecom-can-do-for-sales-agents-who-want-to-earn-extra-cash

Lennie Green, President of NWMAP, takes pride in elevating our agents to their peak potential and taking great care of our clients so our agents see the benefits of repeat and referred business.

And if you want to add an extra dose of fun to your summer next year, join us on our annual rafting trip: https://www.facebook.com/lenniesraftingadventures.maupinoregon

We promise it’s a fun time. Clients, friends, agents are all welcome. Here’s what some had to say about the 2013 rafting trip:

  • “Thank you for an awesome rafting trip. It was my first time and I can’t wait to go again!”
  • “Thank you so much for our rafting trip. It was a wonderful time. The water fights are the best!”
  • “Big thanks to Lennie and James. It was a great day at work.”

 

If you want more info on NWMAP Telecom, telecom news, carrier news and promos then email laura@nwmap.com and request our monthly newsletter.

 

 

 

Telecom in the News!

Each month NWMAP Telecom likes to feature Telecom events that made it in the news or pertinent info to your need-to-know Telecom info. We haven’t updated this in a couple of months now so we’d like to start anew this month by sharing WHERE we get our news from.

Many sites have frequently updated Tech and Telecom info in abundance, but not all of it is pertinent to everyone. We focus on widespread news that benefits or affects many people. Lately we’ve been focusing on business, sales approach, and other aspects within the Telecom industry itself.

Some great daily info for CIO’s and even CEO’s is at the Harvard Business Review site under the “Blogs” section: http://blogs.hbr.org/ There is a lot of info here from leadership, sales approaches, innovation, and all the other buzz words of the day. Some of it is based largely on opinions, making it subjective in nature, However, there are some gems here so keep on the lookout. Our favorite this month was: http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/07/want_to_raise_prices_tell_a_be.html

We also like our Telecom carriers’ blogs. NWMAP has over 40 carriers we represent. These are specific to the needs of our agents at NWMAP and people in the industry. We like Intelysis Blog and Telecom Channel Blog:http://www.intelisys.com/press . Another good one is 8×8: http://www.8×8.com/AboutUs/8x8Blog.aspx

For the daily grind: http://www.networkworld.com/topics/unified-communications.html and http://www.infoworld.com/news. Oh, and one more:http://www.fiercetelecom.com/news . You’re going to find company specific news here and news on the big ones like Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, and Google, etc.

 

You Can Afford Up To Date Telecom Services

Up To Date Equals Better Business! It’s no longer a secret that the world of technology, especially telecommunications is moving at the speed of light. We’re hearing about the Cloud, mobile technologies, new features in VoIP and SIP Trunking. All this can be to your benefit and yet many businesses are not making the move to update their systems or integrate their technology with the growth of their business. Even small to medium business can afford the latest Telecom services.

The pendulum is swinging in your favor folks. Now is the time to push for updating and get ahead of the curve.

Technologies to consider:

  • Unique Marketing tools-mobile driven advertising/marketing platform with automatic alerts/notices . Allows you to reach your audience without them having to search for you. Easy and cost effective. No need for brick and mortar and can make a business appear bigger than it is. https://nwmap.com/nw-map-offers-innovative-marketing-tools-businesses-can-harness-the-power-of-cloud-technology
  • Utilize Cloud Technology- it levels the playing field for small businesses. If you’re worried about security, don’t store confidential documents under your cloud storage. Otherwise it’s ideal to store, share and collaborate with others. https://nwmap.com/selling-the-cloud
  • Pick and choose. Some companies don’t need all the bells and whistles and others want to focus on little extras that are worth it to them. If you go through a Telecom Agent who is not affiliated with any one company, it can all be included in a package that’s right for your business specifically. We refer to it as our smorgasbord (or one stop shopping): https://nwmap.com/2013/04
  • Inquire about Joop4U- it’s is a telecom company with fantastic VoIP features/services. No business is too small to take advantage of Joop’s VoIP. https://nwmap.com/what-joop4u-voip-provider-can-do-for-you
  • www.joop4u.com

NWMAP Telecom is all about more for less. Ask an Agent how you can get more  or updated for the same or a lower price. https://nwmap.com/contact-us

 

One-Stop Shopping for Your SIP Trunking, Virtual DID, and Hosted Services

Don’t know where to go? We do! NWMAP has always stood by our claim of being a one-stop shop for Telecom needs. Think of it as a Telecom Smorgasbord- we have a variety of carriers and solutions.

What about SIP Trunking? Yep, we offer multiple carriers and multiple options whether it’s carrier Internet or bring your own Internet. We’re partnered with carriers such as Airspring, Integra, X5 Solutions, Joop4U, and Clearfly…just to name a few.

What about Virtual DID– this should be on your radar. Remote incoming calls that come in as local, low monthly costs. With a virtual number on your phone or mobile, your callers pay Local Call Rates when they call you. Forward and receive the calls in your office, home, or mobile, anywhere. Can be used with a softphone, voip telephone, pbx, or your own VoIP carrier.

Need equipment? We’ve got the best carriers for this: Cisco, Polycom, Aastra, Yealink.

Hosted Phone services from Global Links, Earthlink’s Hosted voice service, Joop4U’s PBX Solutions, Integra, Airspring’s new Aire PBX, 8×8’s Hosted VoIP Phone service and so many more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Savvy: “Invest In Your Customers More Than Your Brand”

Harvard Business Review had an article recently about this and I felt the need to post something here at NW MAP about it as well. We’ve always tailored our telecom to meet the specific needs of our clients. We have over 40 carriers we represent… to specifically find matches based on our clients’ needs rather than what we should be selling, what we have to sell, or a specific brand. While this isn’t exactly how Amazon does it (the company featured in the Harvard article), it is based on the same mentality.

Amazon allows both good and bad reviews to be posted on anything they sell. You may think bad reviews or posts would be harmful for business, but on the contrary. Jeff Bezos of Amazon says it helps his customers navigate their way to the products they will really benefit from, really want, and be satisfied with their purchase. It’s no secret that there are an abundance of Telecom carriers available, but what we always strive for, and our greatest asset, is helping and listening to our clients so they get exactly what they want and they’re happy! We don’t have to sell a certain product from a certain company. All we have to do is help our clients and focus on them.

My favorite quote in this article, “Close the deal by being openly helpful and helpfully open, not by “selling better.” ” Jeff Bezos, Amazon.

Full article: http://blogs.hbr.org/schrage/2013/02/invest-in-your-customers-more-than-your-brand.html