When the discussion revolves around the use of the Internet or online faxing, one of the first questions that arises concerns its greatest benefit. Why should I use fax over email? What is the point? My old fax machine works perfectly fine, thanks!
It’s only after these die-hard “traditional” fax machine fans realize the true benefits of using one online system for all their faxing, then, and only then, do some minds change. Like all things new, this relatively recent technology has taken a while to gain widespread acceptance among businesses and small business owners.
What is convincing these businesses and individuals is the main benefit of online faxing: complete portability or mobility. This new way of faxing is directly linked to the web and your email program, so it can be accessed from anywhere at any time. Of course you need to be connected to the web, but these days with smartphones, ipads and netbooks, it means you can send and receive a fax almost anywhere on the planet.
Online faxing gives you “location independence,” as FAXAGE’s Christian Watts puts it, complete freedom from the office environment. You and your business can be located anywhere you or your employees are. This greatly expands the “reach” of your company, especially in these times when more and more people work at home or in different parts of the world.
Due to this portability, keeping in constant contact with your clients and clients is easy and very convenient. If you need to send a fax, simply log into your online account and within seconds your message will be on its way. And since we’re using the web, your message or fax can be encrypted for added security and you’ll also receive confirmation that your message has been received. When you receive a fax, your provider sends you an email with the fax attached, or you can log in to your account to read it.
Using an online fax provider is also much cheaper than using a traditional system, mainly because you don’t have to install a separate fax phone line and you don’t have to buy any of that ink, toner, or even a fax machine for that. to import. In addition, the rates or costs of sending your messages will be cheaper. Keep in mind that this is an ongoing business expense and these cost savings can be significant.
However, despite all these important “pluses” or benefits, it is this complete portability that wins the day. Having a web-based fax system that is directly connected to all of your computers and all of your employees, regardless of where they are located, is the biggest selling point. If faxing is a vital part of your business operation, it simply means you’re open for business 24 hours a day. Customers or clients can contact your business at any time, they are no longer limited to the old routine of “9 to 5” or the actual location of your business.
This portability or mobility can also make your company or business more competitive, especially against any competitor that is not using this new technology. And that, as they say, especially in these tough economic times, can make all the difference in the world.
