Guide to B2B Markets for Telecommunications

Find the telecommunications B2B marketplace for your business

By Sharisa Lewis

1. What are your business communication needs when looking at B2B markets for telecommunications?
2. How should your business best communicate with clients, other businesses, customers or employees?
3. What is your budget for equipment and usage of telecommunications B2B exchange?
4. Can one company service all of your telecommunication needs? If so, you may be able to take advantage of bundle packages for discounts.
   

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find a B2B telecom provider with services to fit your business

Your business likely requires very specific telecommunication needs. Find a company that fits the model you need. For example, if you rely heavily on toll-free calls, find a telecom B2B company that offers that service at the best price.

I recommend: B2B Telecom offers services for any size of business, including Internet access and data backup. Business Telecom Buyer offers assistance for your phone needs depending on the size of business.

Compare prices and get quotes for B2B telecom

Many companies are willing to evaluate your business telecommunications needs and give you a free quote. Compare prices between at least two or three telecom B2B companies. Smaller businesses need to save money with their services in the telecommunications industry, while a larger business needs reliability above all else. Many telecom businesses will give you models of what's right for your business size.

I recommend: Get quotes from the well-known telecom carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, Time Warner Cable and Qwest. If you just need VOIP, Vonage has a small business package.

Get up-to-date research on the telecommunications B2B marketplace

There is one thing you can count on with telecommunications companies: things are always changing. Mergers are frequent and new companies pop up often. It's important for your business to have the latest research on telecommunications B2B exchange companies.

I recommend: MarketResearch.com has reports on a variety of telecom services for any size business. MSN Money can give you company profiles and latest news on the telecom industry.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consider telecommunication equipment auctions to buy or sell business telecom supplies. No need to buy brand new when you can find a used phone or data equipment.
• •  Ask a telecommunications company to take a look at your current business phone usage and see where they can save you money. Encourage a new company to beat the telecom package you currently have for your business.