Be the Best Telecom Agent

Agents play an important role in getting new information out to potential, and even existing, clients. This is a proactive, push-forward mentality, but it is also rewarding for clients and Agents alike if the process is executed properly.

Connect:

Connect with your client and make communication solutions benefit them. The need for Telecom is still high and Agents can cash in on this opportunity when they truly help clients find the best prices and best solutions- a perfect fit in other words. Basically, a Telecom Agent helps to make sense of Telecom for their customers. They are the missing link. Even after they’ve been signed up, Telecom Agents still need to be very present with their current clients as well as potential ones.

Save them money:

Do your clients and contacts know that Telecom pricing and products have gone down in the last two years? Companies can’t afford not to know about this. For instance, a company can increase broadband speeds often for the same or less than they’re paying now. Bundling is obviously a popular service, but there are numerous ways an Agent can ensure a company can get more for their money.

 Know your Telecom:

Exploring new technology shouldn’t be scary if an Agent is looking out for their clients and knows all the products and best fit services available. Questions need to be answered, training followed up on, so the client feels very comfortable about their Telecom experience.

Future:

Most significantly, Agents can help prepare a company for years down the road and create efficiency within that company that may otherwise be impossible without them. An agent can plan ahead for a company’s future needs, creating systems of technology that can be added to later or updated as needed.

Make Money Selling Telecom

There is money to be made even for the person who doesn’t know everything about Telecom technology- It’s possible. In fact, it is more possible than ever with more money to be made as well.

Telecom today is dramatically different than it was 15 years ago when an agent would be limited to selling long distance services and perhaps conference calling. The products and services to be offered are extremely advantageous, from the ease of selling a necessary service to providing a cost effective, competitive technology for clients.

Core Voice and Data Services: Local, Long-distance, Toll-free, DSL, Cable Modem, T1 line, Integrated T1.

VoIP Services:VoIP (voice over IP) and SIP Trunking.

Conferencing Services: Audio Conferencing, Web Conferencing, and Video Conferencing.

Data Services:Private Lines, T1, DS3, Optical Circuits, Frame Relay/ATM, Ethernet Private Lines and LAN, MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching WAN technology), Virtual Private Networks, Wavelengths, and Wireless WAN.

Mobile Voice and Data

Hosted Services: Unified Communications and IP PBX.

Managed Services: Remote Network Monitoring and security, Remote Data Back-up, and restoration.

Professional Services: NWMAP offers consulting, Telecom Expense Management, Telecom Project Management, and Company Moving Services.

For additional info on becoming a Telecom Agent please visit: https://nwmap.com/contact-us on our contact page.

 

 

 

 

 

Integration of SIP Trunking in 2011

As SIP Trunking technology becomes more widely accepted and utilized in businesses (all sizes) and mobile communications,  the implementation will be boosted this year. Clients want to know what SIP Trunking is and what it will do for their business.

What is SIP Trunking?  (Session Initiation Protocol) connection is a service that connects a company’s PBX to the existing telephone system infrastructure (PSTN) via Internet using the SIP VoIP standard. It’s an efficient type of VoIP that many companies are using to lower their Telecom costs.

What are the BENEFITS for my company? SIP Trunking can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems. Not only that, but it saves you money, fairly quickly upon your initial modest investment. Most companies see a return on investment in as little as 3-6 months. Traditional local and long distance charges decrease dramatically because the call travels mostly over the IP network. Bundles of physical wires are replaced with PSTN connectivity via a SIP trunking service provider on the Internet.  Also, if your company has multiple offices, SIP Trunking technology makes better use of your connectivity. Basically, it makes sense from both the economic standpoint and the business aspect as well.

NWMAP is a reputable Master Agency with over 20 years experience. We offer a variety of SIP Trunking technologies at the best cost for our clients. We really know our Telecom vendors enabling our clients to have choices in services and methods to save money.

Multiple Telecom Carriers/Vendors Or a Single Carrier?

Good question. The goal is to get the best technology specific to your business’ needs at the lowest cost available. Realistically, this could take a business owner, a CIO or an IT Manager a really long time to research the many Telecom carriers, compare prices, and collaborate with all parties involved.

The solution often times is a middle man, such as a Telecom Broker/Agent and/or at least three vendors to get the necessary technology you require at an affordable price. Working with a Telecom Agent will solve your dilemma of shopping around, comparing prices, and even installing. They have access to numerous reputable carriers they’ve formed alliances with, which means they’ve done the research for you and can assist you with pairing the solution you need to the appropriate vendors’ technologies.  

If you go to each individual vendor, you may not get the choices you want, the technology specific to your needs, or flexibility and affordability. The integration of multiple technologies as well as newer ones with existing ones is best handled by utilizing multiple vendors. It’s not as tricky as it sounds, and if you have a Telecom Agent working with you on this, you can also get one consolidated bill, which is often less than your existing ones.

Another reason multiple vendors is useful is when you begin with a few solutions and want to add more later. The rate of growth and necessity for new technology is different from one business to another, which is why having multiple vendors and/or a Telecom Agent who has access to multiple vendors is a one-size-fits-all plan.

The Business and Benefits of Being aTelecom Broker

Just to give you a look at the business end of Unified Communications, this post will help you appreciate the benfefits of being or utilizing a Telecom Broker/Agent. You can buy direct from a sales agent at a specific carrier, but there are no benefits for you or your business by going that route. The benefits for the sales agents are limited as well.

The Telecom Broker receives benefits by working with you and for you in a reciprocal fashion- they don’t benefit unless you do. Whether you are seeking a Telecom Broker to assist you with the communication infrastructure within your business or you’d like to diversify your own income by becoming a Broker/Agent, you’ve arrived at the right place.  

  1. Build and maintain relationships with businesses
  2. Gain and utilize your experience.
  3. Apply your knowledge and creative problem-solving skills to help businesses.
  4. Choose from and have access to several carriers’ products and packages to help businesses save money.
  5. Stay informed and current on new technology within the industry.

Suggested Reading: https://nwmap.com/questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-telecom-agency

https://nwmap.com/clients-versus-sales

https://nwmap.com/get-more-for-your-money-by-using-a-telecom-broker