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www.COMMWORLD-KC.com (816) 763-1100 Volume 4, Issue 5

In This Issue...

Congress Could Try The Shoebox Method... Congress Could Try The Shoebox Method...

All the haggling over the debt ceiling and the economic crisis makes us thankful that we chose a different style of economic planning when we started in business 30 years ago.

It was 1981, the country was in a recession and by summer of 1982 interest rates were 21%. We were new to telecom, unknown in the industry and competition was fierce. COMMWORLD took a conservative approach to economics called "The Shoebox Method".

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"Won't you be my neighbor?"

Space for Lease in the beautiful COMMWORLD Building...

Won't you be my neighbor?

EXCEPTIONAL SINGLE STORY OFFICE BUILDING

SPACE FOR RENT IN THE COMMWORLD OFFICE BUILDING

6200 MAIN STREET, GRANDVIEW, MISSOURI 64030
FROM 3,400 UP TO 12,000 SQUARE FEET OFFICE SPACE

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10 Tips to Stay in Business During a Move 10 Tips to Stay in Business During a Move

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How to Smoothly Coordinate & Implement Moving Your Business Phone System

  1. Our best Tip... partner with a telecom company with a reputation for smooth office relocations. The company should be an Authorized Dealer for your phone equipment manufacturer with experienced Manufacturer Certified Technicians.
  2. Choose one person in your company to be the main contact for coordinating moving the communications system. That contact should understand how your business functions now and how that might change in the new space. He/she should also understand how the telecom system works and any preferences for your business. The business owner, office manager, telecom specialist or IT specialist are likely candidates for this important role. Because "stuff happens", be sure to have a back-up contact.

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The Best of Both Worlds... Toshiba IPedge

Introducing the new Toshiba IPedge

Whether you want a pure IP, server-based voice communication system, or a converged IP voice communication system that also accommodates digital telephones, Toshiba has the solution for you.

Not sure if VoIP is right for your business? Not even sure what VoIP is? Many manufacturers only offer one "flavor" so that's what they'll try to convince you is best for everyone. But it really depends on a lot of variables.

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Bob Bennett, Founder & CEO of COMMWORLD of Kansas City, pens article on Positive Thought & the Power of Intention... Bob Bennett, Founder & CEO of COMMWORLD of Kansas City, pens article on Positive Thought & the Power of Intention...





Here is Bob's latest article the July issue of KC Business Magazine, Bob is a columnist for the magazine on the subject of Business Philosophy.

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We hate to say we told you so, but your phone bill is probably wrong and the FCC knows it...

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Source: www.FCC.gov


Fun Phone Facts... Fun Phone Facts...

September 1st - Celebrate Emma Nutt Day!

Remember Lily Tomlin's old-time telephone operator character, Ernestine? "One ringy dingy – two ringy dingy..." Lily was born on September 1st, 1939 and her inspiration for Ernestine may have been Emma Nutt, the woman who became the first female telephone operator in the U.S. on September 1, 1878.

Emma Nutt and her sister were hired by the Edwin Holmes Telephone Dispatch Company in Boston. Emma held the position of operator for 33 years. She may have also had a sense of humor like Lily Tomlin. Emma claimed she was very thankful that her first name wasn't Imma.

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