The small business’ guide to going remote

DURBAN – For many businesses in South Africa, coronavirus poses a massive threat. 

Remote and mobile working isn’t particularly common and many organisations are faced with implementing it now, at speed. 

“For small businesses, without big budgets, going remote can seem like a daunting task, but there are steps you can take quickly and easily to go remote cost-effectively,” said Euphoria Telecoms Chief Executive John Woollam.

Move your telephony to the cloud 

IP, cloud-based phone solutions are substantially cheaper than PBX hardware solutions, are flexible enough to let you redirect your calls easily, and enable your employees to set up at home with just a handset and an internet connection. “They’re very quick to sign up and set up too,” said Woollam.