Every day, I hear horror stories of people who have not put enough thought into their chosen mobile phone for business. They've just gone and picked a handset off the shelf at their local shop and signed up to the cheapest mobile phone plan without fully thinking through the ramifications to their business. A few months later, these people find themselves locked into a contract and using a handset that doesn't actually suit their needs.
The purpose of this article is to give you some advice so hopefully you don't end up as one of these people. I outline three things below that you need to consider before locking yourself into costly mobile contracts for your business.
What features does the business mobile phone have- When thinking about what handset you should get it is important to think about the features. I implore you to get a smart phone- with email and social media apps at a minimum- but you also need to look at things like WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. All of these are especially useful if you are an international business traveller.
What is included in your business mobile phone plan- You need to remember that it is not just about the handset. If you are going to use your mobile phone, you need to be signed up to a plan with a carrier. You need to make sure that you are on a plan that has the right inclusions- you need to make sure that you have enough included calls but also, in the days of increased data usage and internet access, you need to make sure that you have enough internet download included in your package. The right handset combined with the right business phone plan can actually make you money through increased productivity.
Who has provided you the mobile phone for business- You need to consider carefully your business mobile phone consultant. The right consultant will take the time to fully understand your business. This knowledge means that can put you on the right plan and give you advice on the right handset to suit your wants and needs. A good consultant can become an integral part of your business and will be there for you if something goes wrong.
If you take the time to think about the right mobile handset and the right plan next time you need to upgrade, do yourself a favour and make sure it happens sooner rather than later. Engage the right consultant and you will never find yourself frustrated again.
