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Google Voice is Awesome and FREE for Entrepreneurs

DateWednesday, July 29, 2009 at 12:25PM AuthorKate

If you haven't already, put in a request for a Google Voice invitation. Google Voice is a free way for individuals and businesses to control their phones. It's got a lot of the power of one of my favorite tools, the virtual pbx service Grasshopper (formerly GotVMail), but Google Voice is free. Here's an intro video:

 

 

 

What does Google Voice do?

When you get your Google Voice invitation, you'll reserve a phone number. Seattle entrepreneurs, beware that there are very few Seattle numbers right now. For our 206 area code, there are mostly Des Moines and Richmond Beach numbers currently... but go ahead and reserve one. You'll be able to search the number list by specific numbers or letters if you're looking for a vanity number.

After you have your Google Voice number, you can add your mobile, home and any other numbers. You can then forward calls from your Google Voice number to whichever phone line you prefer, so your calls follow you wherever you go. You can decide which phone rings for different callers and different times, and you'll have one voicemail inbox for all calls into your Google Voice number. You can even listen in as voicemails are being recorded, and voice messages are transcribed into text to save you time. Conference calling and call recording are also included... for FREE.

Click here to see a full list of features.

Also, be sure to take advantage of free Google voice iPrint business cards. They're giving out 50,000 sets over the next week (no shipping or other fees):  http://bit.ly/CTGSp.

If you're looking for a phone system that can handle extensions (i.e. "Press 1 for billing, 2 for tech support and 3 for customer service"), check out Grasshopper. They have very affordable options and a system that can make your small business seem much larger. I used this service for Secret Ingredients, and it made life much less stressful for my virtual assistant and myself.

 

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