ltlsps BLOG - June 7, 2021 Should your business be paying for shipping insurance? If your business ships products across country or overseas, what happens when one of those packages is lost, delayed, or damaged? As the seller, your customers are going to hold you accountable ā even if itās not the fault of your company. One solution to this concern is shipping insurance. Shipping insurance is a service that holds shippers accountable for and protects your business against lost, stolen, or damaged packages. If an insured package is…
telecom BLOG - June 1, 2021 Finding the right internet server for your business If the last year has seen your company shift to work from home, you might have found the need for a new or improved internet server to help your business thrive remotely. If your current provider isnāt doing the trick, or for whatever reason, youāre in need of new solutions, itās essential to prioritize a server that will give you the best connectivity 24/7. Ā Ā What is a server? Ā Ā An internet or…
merchant services BLOG - May 17, 2021 Merchants using P2P apps ā protect yourself from online fraud. Just like everything else, merchant services have changed over the course of the pandemic. Your business may be trying to navigate contactless payment options or accepting orders over ecommerce platforms, like Instagram. No matter the situation, itās important that you protect your business against the risks associated with online payments, so you can focus on optimizing your use of this developing technology.Ā Ā Social distancing has really changed the ecommerce landscape. Some businesses find themselves relying…
telecom BLOG - May 10, 2021 Internet in the Age of COVID ā Is your service enough? From working and studying at home to an increase in online shopping, we, as a global community, have never used the internet more. Unfortunately, this has exposed some serious weaknesses in the strength of our networks.Ā Ā Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, internet inequity was a pressing issue in North America. Connection to high speed broadband internet has been tied to better health, education, and financial prosperity. In a global crisis where isolation is part of…
ltlsps BLOG - April 19, 2021 Is your Business Impacted by the Global Shipping Container Shortage? You may have seen a meme or two about the Suez Canal recently, but you may not know it was only one part of a global shipping crisis. The international economy is experiencing a shipping container shortage that is impacting businesses big and small.Ā Ā As of right now, containers used to ship larger or bulk product are in high demand and low supply, sending delivery speeds and prices skyrocketing. According to German media outlet Deutsche…
telecom BLOG - April 12, 2021 Networking opportunities ā Tips on how to grow your LinkedIn network. As the saying goes: āItās not what you knowāitās who you know.ā Every entrepreneur or business owner knows the power of a strong professional network. The right connections can offer access to exciting new opportunities, help to grow your company, introduce you to new leads, and so much more. A strong network is essential to take your business to the next level. Now that weāve been through 2020 without in-person networking, social networking tools, such…
telecom BLOG - April 5, 2021 Is your business ready to phase out landline phone systems? Slowly but surely, landline phone systems are being replaced. In some parts of the world, like the United Kingdom, there are even plans to phase them out entirely by the end of the decade. If your business still uses a landline ā even if itās worked greatĀ for youĀ so farĀ ā there is aĀ goodĀ chance youāllĀ feel the pressureĀ from your vendorsĀ to move to a different voice system soon.Ā One of the many available options is a VoIP (Voice over…