The importance of trying before buying
Technology is always changing, constantly developing, and frequently altering the ways in which businesses operate. How can you be expected to keep up, and how do you know when a brand new piece of software is right for you? After all, there’s always the risk that you’ll feel pushed into a big decision without carrying out the correct research, or plump for a product based on the sales pitch alone. If only there was some way to trial a piece of software before making any decisions, or parting with any cash… The good news is that there is – and businesses across every sector are adopting the idea of trying before buying in an attempt to attract and reassure prospective customers. Indeed, in much the same way as supermarkets and food retailers will entice customers with free sample treats and miniature bottles of products to reel you in, more and more technology companies are adopting the same strategy in order to ensure you’re confident with your purchase.
So, what makes trying before buying such a successful, and important concept?
See the product from start to finish
Let’s say you’re in the market for a new hosted VoIP system, but you’re not really sure if the products you’ve shortlisted are up to the job. A hosted VoIP trial is the absolute best way to gain confidence in your decision-making, and to see how such software will work with, and for, your business. Rather than listening to sales patter and whittling down brands based on statistics, you’ll see every aspect of the system at work during a trial, and learn very quickly whether its features are for you.
Familiarise yourself with the product’s IT structure
Tackling a new piece of equipment, or a brand new software program, can be a little daunting. How do you know you’ll get on with its infrastructure, or master its commands? The great thing about trialing a new piece of kit is that you’ll quickly familiarise yourself with its inner workings – and if you don’t? Any software that leaves you scratching your head is unlikely to be worth your investment, unless you have a skilled IT professional on board that’s willing to show you the ropes!
Tick boxes against your business’s requirements
Perhaps the most important reason for trying before buying is the opportunity to fulfill your business’s requirements to the best of your ability. Imagine you have a handful – maybe three – VoIP systems that you’re struggling to choose between. All sound good on paper, but there’s only room for one. A Hosted VoIP trial would enable you to see each of those different products at work, and help you to better compare their benefits and flaws. Business is often about ticking boxes, but when it comes to the productivity and efficiency of your office you can’t afford to settle for second best.
Of course, there’s always the chance that trialing such a product will highlight further issues; perhaps you hadn’t taken a certain angle into consideration, or it’s become apparent that an idea you had isn’t likely to pan out. Surely it’s better to discover, and better understand, such issues now – voila, trying before buying has come to the rescue again. If you would like the opportunity to experience a hosted VoIP trial before you commit to something a little more long term please do contact us; our two week trials enable prospective customers to see how much they could be saving, as well as affording them the luxury of call transparency, more time, and increased productivity. What do you have to lose?
Call 0333 002 0000, or email sales@voxcloud.co.uk
