Copyright (c) 2007 Titus Hoskins
Using comparison charts is a time tested method of quickly
finding the best deal for any product or service you wish
to buy. Whether you’re looking for the latest large screen
TV or the cheapest Internet fax service, comparison charts
will quickly give you the necessary information you need to
make an informed decision.
The main reason shoppers use comparison charts is time. You
can save time by accessing all relevant data (prices,
sizes, ratings, customer support, merchants, etc.) you need
to make an informed decision. Comparison charts will give
you all this vital information at a glance.
When choosing a business service such as Internet fax we
have to be especially careful before we make our decision.
Whenever we are buying any service we have to be extremely
prudent. How reliable is the service? How good is the
customer support if we should have problems? Are there any
hidden fees which will rob us blind? Is the service
completely scalable for any company or business which
suddenly expands?
Buying a service like Internet fax does require that you do
a little homework first. Especially when you consider this
is an ongoing business expense which you will have to pay
for each month. Wise decisions now could save you a lot of
money over the long haul.
Almost everyone now realizes Internet fax is very cost
effective: no extra phone lines, no bulky fax machines, no
messy ink and paper jams, no busy signals… you can
receive and send your faxes wherever you have the Internet.
And in our increasingly wireless world that’s just about
anywhere.
There are many factors to consider when choosing an
Internet fax service. Here’s a few that should be at the
top of your list.
1. Service
First and foremost, you must get a quality service, one
which has proven itself in the marketplace. In this day and
age, the Internet itself is a good place to check customer
ratings or recommendations of the different services. Never
dismiss word of mouth recommendations – what fax service
are your colleagues or business partners using and
recommending. Check out any Internet fax service thoroughly
before you sign up. Check with the BBB Better Business
Bureau to see if there have been any complaints.
2. Price
Next you must check out the prices or costs very closely.
What are the monthly charges? What are the monthly
allowance of faxes you can have – how many inbound? how
many outbound? Number of faxes can range from a 100 to 1000
pages so check closely. How much do extra pages cost? These
can range from 3 cents to 10 cents per page. How much does
international faxes cost? Are there set-up fees? Are there
extra monthly charges for a Toll Free number?
If you’re a large company or someone with an active small
business these costs can add up very quickly. Some fax
comparison shopping now can save you money over the long
haul.
3. Availability
Does the Internet service have an online interface or login
site where you send and receive your faxes? Is there online
storage, if so, how much? Can you use the service on any
desktop applications? Which ones? Are there local fax
numbers? Are there Toll Free numbers?
4. Support
Perhaps, the main question you should ask: how good is
customer support? Will they offer help when you need it?
Will the company go out of its way to assist you if any
problems should arise? Current users of a fax service is
usually a good judge of this so check Microsoft Marketplace
under Internet fax and you will see customer rankings of
the different services.
5. Smaller Can Be Better!
Many companies, managers or ordinary personal fax users
tend to choose or go with major Internet fax companies such
as MyFax, eFax, TrustFax, RapidFax… but these large fax
companies are not your only choices. Smaller lessen known
fax companies such as Metro Hi Speed and Faxage offers
great service at a much better price. Because their client
base may be smaller than these larger companies, individual
attention may be more attainable! Don’t dismiss these fax
companies from your list when you’re considering a fax
service for yourself or your company. The best things
sometimes come in small packages.
Regardless of which Internet fax provider you choose, make
sure you’re getting one that fits your needs. Make sure
you’re getting a quality, reliable service at the best
price possible. Use all the points listed above to help you
find the right Internet fax service for you or your
company. Choose wisely.
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For a handy online comparison chart of all the major
Internet Fax Service Providers click here:
http://www.onlinefaxguide.com. For a more detailed review
of the different fax services try here:
http://www.bizwaremagic.com/internet_fax_service_guide.htm
2007 Titus Hoskins. This article may be freely distributed
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