Inside eVoice

10 Best Tools to Make Your Small Business Look Big

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 PDT

There's no shortage of articles on ways to make your small business appear like a larger enterprise to potential clients and customers. From consistent branding to cohesive marketing, such advice is all valid -- but sometimes rather abstract. Harder to find is a list of actual products and services that can make it happen. SmallBusinessComputing.com provides a list.

j2 Global Acquires Protus IP Solutions, Inc.

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:35:00 PDT

j2 Global Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS: JCOM), the provider of outsourced, value-added messaging and communication services, today announced that it has acquired Protus IP Solutions, Inc., a Canadian provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) communication services and solutions to the business market. Protus' principal products are offered under the brand names MyFax� (Internet fax), Campaigner� (email marketing) and My1Voice� (virtual phone service). Protus generated approximately $72 million in revenues over the 12 month period ended October 31, 2010, comprised of approximately 81% from MyFax�, 11% from Campaigner�, 3% from My1Voice� and 5% from other services. The purchase price was approximately $213 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The purchase was funded out of j2's cash on hand.

How My Team Stays Connected With No Office and No Face Time

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:35:00 PDT

Two years ago I teamed up with a Colorado-based friend and rebranded the Internet consulting business I was operating solo out of my Alaska home. My company became Conversify, a social media marketing agency, and it quickly grew to include one other partner and 12 contractors who worked out of home offices spread across the planet.

eVoice Updates Mobile Apps for iPhone and Android

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:35:00 PDT

eVoice, a virtual phone number service for small businesses, launched updated versions of the eVoice Mobile Apps for iPhone and Android. Areas of improvement for iPhone customers include; voicemail notifications, click-to-call, speed/performance, voicemail playback, graphics quality, and a new welcome page. For more information, or to download the mobile app, visit our website or search for eVoice in iTunes or the Android Market.

j2 Global Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:58:00 PDT

j2 Global, maker of eFax and eVoice, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.

Smallbiztechnology.com Video Interview with Mike Pugh, VP of Marketing, on the Evolution of Fax and Virtual Telephone Management

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:52:02 PDT

j2 Global, maker of eFax and eVoice, continues to innovate and provide businesses both big and small with a variety of communication solutions including voice call / voice mail management. Watch the full video on our website.

Small Business Owners Hiring Virtual Assistants

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 0:00:02 PDT

Small business owners today don�t need to pay a receptionist to answer phones or an accountant to balance the books. Thanks to collaboration software, video conferencing, instant messaging and mobile telecommunications, entrepreneurs can hire virtual assistants for everyday tasks. These virtual assistants could be thousands of miles away, and in some instances may not be human at all.

Expanded eVoice Network Benefits Small Businesses

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 0:00:02 PDT

With phone numbers in 16% more cities and a six-month free trial, eVoice makes it easier for small businesses to present a big business image. eVoice, a branded service of j2 Global Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: JCOM) that enables small businesses to manage phone calls professionally, has announced a 16% expansion in its U.S. coverage of local and toll-free virtual phone numbers. The company added toll-free and local phone numbers in key U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Miami, Denver, and Atlanta. The expansion is driven by demand for the company's 6-month free trial offer at www.evoice.com.

eVoice Makes Having a Virtual Phone Number Easier

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 0:00:02 PDT

eVoice, a "radically better phone number" and brand of technology company j2 Global Communications, has made it easier for its clients to make use of its virtual phone services. eVoice now provides a vast range of local or toll-free numbers, the company says.

Want a Virtual Phone Number? eVoice Makes It Easy

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 0:00:02 PDT

With a six-month risk-free trial offer and a new guided tour video that demonstrates simple step-by-step setup, eVoice, a "Radically Better Phone Number" and brand of technology leader j2 Global Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: JCOM), makes it easier than ever for individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses to sign up for and use one of the industry's leading virtual phone services. eVoice offers a wide selection of local or toll-free numbers and is the only phone service of its type to offer personalized U.S.-based VIP setup and support for new accounts.

Video Interview: Fox Business News Interviews j2 Global VP of Marketing (Make Your Office a Virtual One)

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 0:00:02 PDT

Mike Pugh, vice president of Marketing for j2 Global Communication, discusses how his virtual office software can help small businesses have a bigger presence in the marketplace.

j2 Global Communications, Inc. In-House Creative Wins Two Telly Awards

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 0:00:02 PDT

j2 Global Communications, Inc.'s in-house creative team has received national acclaim with two Telly Award wins for its eVoice "Radically Better Phone Number" advertising campaign. In announcing the winners of the 31st Annual Telly Awards, the organization's Silver Council recognized the company with its highest award, a Silver Telly for Internet Services advertising, and a bronze Telly for Communications Marketing.

eVoice Means Big Business for Virtual Companies

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 0:00:02 PDT

The growth trend in virtual companies - those businesses that operate as a single entity with individuals working from dispersed home-based offices - is leading to more companies relying on virtual voice services such as the eVoice branded service to help address a common perception problem: that a company without a physical central office is not really a viable, professional business.

eVoice Adds More Mobile Apps

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 0:00:02 PDT

eVoice, a phone service for small businesses, last week announced it is shipping a mobile app that lets customers use their BlackBerries with the company's service. The service already offers a mobile app for the iPhone, and in early June eVoice added a mobile app for Android devices as well.

eVoice Launches Free BlackBerry Application for Mobile Businesses

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 0:00:02 PDT

New BlackBerry mobile phone app helps mobile workers maintain a professional image while away from the office. eVoice announced today the availability of its new BlackBerry mobile phone app as a free download. The BlackBerry app makes it easy for eVoice subscribers to manage business on the go - answering and routing calls professionally, converting voice mails to text, and reinforcing the business-centric image mobile workers need when away from the office. eVoice is a brand of technology leader j2 Global Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS: JCOM) and is currently available online as a six-month free trial at www.evoice.com

eVoice Launches Free Android Application for Mobile Businesses

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 0:00:02 PDT

New Android mobile phone application helps mobile workers maintain a professional image while away from the office. eVoice announced today the availability of its new Android mobile phone application as a free download. The Android application makes it easy for eVoice subscribers to manage business on the go - answering and routing calls professionally, converting voice mails to text, and reinforcing the business-centric image mobile workers need when away from the office. eVoice is a brand of technology leader j2 Global Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS: JCOM) and is currently available online as a six-month free trial at http://www.evoice.com

eVoice Launches Free iPhone App for Mobile Businesses

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 0:00:02 PDT

eVoice announced today the availability of its new iPhone Voice app as a free download from the iPhone App Store. The iPhone Voice app makes it easy for eVoice subscribers to manage business on the go - answering and routing calls professionally, converting voice mails to text, while reinforcing the business-centric image mobile workers need when away from the office. eVoice is a brand of technology leader j2 Global Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS: JCOM) and is currently available online as a six-month free trial at http://www.evoice.com

Now, eVoice Makes It Easy for U.S. Businesses to Expand Into Canada

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 0:00:02 PDT

eVoice service expands into Canada for the first time, giving U.S.-based small businesses the ability to establish a Canadian presence easily and affordably. eVoice, a leading virtual voice service for small-to- medium sized businesses, has announced a first: availability of local Canadian phone numbers. Now, U.S. companies can create a "virtual" Canadian office within minutes, while maintaining domestic operations. Signup is simple: visit www.eVoice.com and enter the desired area code to view a selection of available numbers.

eVoice Gets an Overhaul

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 0:00:02 PDT

j2 Global Communications has revamped its eVoice virtual on-demand voice service with new features, functionality, and lower pricing. With the new version of eVoice, businesses can now set up local phone numbers that provide what the company calls a "local presence" in any number of markets in addition to toll-free services. Other features include a virtual receptionist, automated greetings, or greetings you can upload yourself. You can also hire professional voice talent provided by eVoice. The new Find me/Follow me features let users route calls to multiple phones. eVoice can also deliver voice mails as audio files or transcripts via e-mail or SMS. Pricing starts at $12.95 per month.

j2 Global's New eVoice - Now 'A Radically Better Phone Number'

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 0:00:03 PDT

New voice service answers, routes and managed calls professionally; pricing plans and ease of use enable small businesses to enhance image while competing in today's always-on world. j2 Global Communications Inc. (NasdaqGS: JCOM), a leading global communications services provider, today transformed its eVoice virtual on-demand voice service into "A Radically Better Phone Number" with robust new features, functionality and lower pricing. The latest generation of eVoice's time-tested service makes it possible for users to be accessible from anywhere, while maintaining a professional image to callers. By providing business professionals with complete mobility and simplified pricing plans, eVoice meets the needs of individuals and small businesses who want their calls answered, routed and managed professionally 24/7.

eVoice: Like Google Voice, With More for Business

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 0:00:02 PDT

I got off to a bad start with eVoice. After I wrote my hands-on review of the Google Voice mobile Web app, I got an e-mail from representatives of j2 Global Communications asking me to take a look at a competing product, which was (a) Just like Google Voice, but (b) Older. So what? I said. Nobody cares how old the service is. Google isn't exactly some young fly-by-night startup. Then, the j2 rep spoke the magic words: Tech support. "You offer actual tech support?" I thought. "Why didn't you say so in the first place?"

Why Free Hosted Telphone Systems Are Not For Your Business

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 0:00:01 PDT

j2 Global provides a range of telecommunication services to small businesses. A fax to email service (eFax), email hosting, and a hosted telephone systems. Today J2 Global enhanced it's eVoice service and Mark Meyers, Director, Voice Services talked with me about this and what it means for growing businesses.

The Best Voicemail Management Services

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 0:00:02 PDT

Three top options for business users. Keeping track of voice mail messages on various phones can be a pain. We tried three voice mail management services to see if they make the job easier.