Why get a business mobile

You use your mobile every day. Your keys and your phone, it’s one of those everyday essentials that stays with you, following you around everywhere you go. You might be wondering what the point of getting a business mobile might be? We can assure you, it’s necessary. Working in the industry, we hear it all the time how it helps countless business streamline their communications.

Using your personal mobile might sound like the logical option but it can cause some crossover problems. A business mobile can be the answer whilst not breaking the bank. It’s actually cheaper than you might think and it’s well worth having one. Let’s get into it in more detail.

The true value of a dedicated handset

A business mobile allows for a dedicated point of call throughout your working week that you can rely on. You can choose the type of handset and network provider you prefer, then get started with setting it up.

Your new mobile should be the answer to flexible working and taking phone calls on the road without impacting your personal mobile phone usage. It all sounds well and good using your personal phone for work but creating that separation stops the blur between work and personal communication.

The amount you spend on your business mobile can be completely up to you. There are new mobiles and older models which will work perfectly for work. Our team puts a lot of effort getting our customers the best deals possible so if you’re looking for your next mobile, request a quote and we’ll be in touch.

Streamlining communications

A streamlined business mobile structure can keep everything under one roof. Instead of juggling personal phone numbers, WhatsApp accounts and work information, everyone gets a clear and professional line. Mixing personal and work can lead to confusion or blurred boundaries, which is best avoided.

Centralised contracts

It’s not just about keeping tabs on employees and what they’re using their mobiles for, it’s also to smoothen out the process of handing out numbers to customers or clients. If you can quickly check a directory for an employee’s contact information, you can give it out in a speedy fashion. It’ll look nice and professional.

Centralising the whole system to business-managed numbers takes out any headaches and keeps it all in one trackable place. If an employee leaves your business, for example, you can retain the number and assign it to someone else. That would also be the case for a business mobile, making the handover will be a lot more efficient. You’ll never have to worry about a client or customer calling an ex-employee’s personal phone ever again.

Better team collaboration

When everyone uses the same mobile network, it’s easier to share information and stay connected as a team. You’ll be able to setup shared data pools and quickly access cloud-based documents with ease. There are a few more areas you can benefit from too. Take a look:

• A business number helps build trust and keeps every customer interaction professional.
• Quickly release company-wide mobile updates at the same time.
• Ensure all devices have the same communication apps installed, like Teams or Slack.
• Monitor and keep up to date with device security.
• Monitor individual handset use and make sure nobody runs out of data.

Building trust with clients

Gaining trust with prospects comes in many shapes and sizes. From the very first contact, you want to start off on a professional note so the client knows what to expect. Having a business mobile allows for that mark to be set. It’ll also input a security level, making sure the ‘hello’ you give a client or customer is appropriate, instead of the casual greeting you’d give your friends.

As you’d expect, it’s widely known that people are going to feel more comfortable when presented with a professional introduction. You’re in charge of your destiny and make them remember you for the right reasons.

Improved efficiency

Business mobiles are essential tools for getting work done efficiently. Getting a business mobile setup the way you need, with all the right apps, access and tools mean you can storm ahead with your work without having issues. Especially if you’re in front of a customer.

Working from anywhere

A business mobile can you a new level of flexibility as long as you have the correct setup. You can work on the train, whilst waiting for a flight or even just working out of a coffee shop for a change of scenery.  

The right apps and tools

With a managed business handset, you’ll be able to pre-load the required tools you’ll need to succeed.

Project Management

Monday.com

Asana

Trello

Communication

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Slack

CRM

Salesforce

HubSpot

By having these on a business mobile, it helps you focus on work tasks since everything’s organised in one place, keeping it strictly professional.

Cost management

Nobody likes dealing with expense forms. If your team is using their personal mobiles for work purposes, they’re going to want to be reimbursed for their data, calls and texts. Having a central business mobile infrastructure cuts that out, making your life easier. The expenses for the mobiles will go straight through, the same as any other business expense – no additional paperwork required.

Predictable monthly outgoings

Knowing what’s going out and coming into your bank account makes planning for the future much easier. By signing up to a business mobile contract, handset or SIM-only (or both), the figures will rarely differ, unless you’ve gone over your data allowance.

Planning becomes much easier and if your network provider will allow it, which in most cases it’ll be fine, you can scale your plan. It’s worth checking before you sign up. Add additional handsets or SIM cards to grow along with your business.

Enhanced security and data protection

It’s almost impossible to speak about business devices without the conversation of security. The main obvious issue with using a personal mobile device is having confidential business information on an unregulated handset. Messages can get mixed, photos can get muddled and apps can be all jumbled.

With a business mobile, you can regulate all of this can truly take control. In the worst case, if a mobile were to be lost or damaged beyond repair, data won’t be lost and you’ll be able to carry on with business as usual.

• Enforce strong password requirements
• Remotely wipe data from the device
• Block the download of unwanted apps
• Ensure all devices are running the latest security updates

After all, it’s not just your data and information but your customer’s and client’s. Under the GDPR requirements, you’re responsible for the security of data. Don’t let this skip your mind and protect yourself from costly data breaches.

Ready to make the switch?

Knowing when to switch is important as you don’t want to get caught out paying premium prices for personal plans. A business mobile gives you the professional edge, secures your data, keeps your team happy and makes your life, or your accountant’s life, much easier.

Level up your business mobiles and get started today by comparing business mobile tariffs and discovering just how much time, money, and stress you could save yourself.

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