December 2008 - The Real Deal

The Real Deal™

Expert purchasing advice from BuyerZone

December 2008

Top Purchases

Top purchases in the last month:

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Pricing Examples

Phone systems

A quality telephone system offers your business the right mix of flexibility and functionality to communicate with clients and colleagues. But how much will it cost?

Check out what other BuyerZone users paid:

"$4,933, nine display speaker phones, voice mail, auto attendant phone system, remote access, unified messaging, caller ID, radio (for music on hold), installation and perpetual service, maintenance and back-up of the system."
— Business services provider, Pasadena, California

"$18,000. 25 phones, 3 cordless units, and a 6-speaker paging system. [20 - 29 extensions, CTI]"
— Manufacturer, Gearhart, Oregon

Read more phone system pricing examples.

BuyerZone Basics

BuyerTrail Directory

Researching your next purchase but not ready for suppliers to contact you? With BuyerTrail, you can instantly compare product details from multiple brands side-by-side.

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This month's issue

A milestone - and a thank you

As a BuyerZone user, you're in good company: we recently announced our 3 millionth user. That success is built on returning users like you – so thanks.

This year-end newsletter says thank you with a refresher on key ways to save money in 2009, as well as some common web site mistakes every business should avoid.

If you have any comments or questions you'd like us to address, drop me an email and we'll try to cover them next month.

- Jeremy Sacco, BuyerZone Editorial Manager

Buyer's Guide: Systems furniture

Looking for affordable, flexible work space for your staff? Systems furniture, aka cubicles, provides your employees with quality workstations that offer comfort, privacy, and ample storage.

Our Buyer's Guide details the customized features you can select, how to choose the right supplier, and typical pricing.

Read the complete Buyer's Guide here.

Five ways to save in 2009

If your budget for next year looks thinner than this year's, you're not alone. We've collected five money-saving tips you can use to help stay on budget during the coming year.

Read the full article.

Ask the Expert: How do I get quick cash for my business?

Need money to jump on an immediate opportunity that could help your company flourish, but you're strapped for cash? If your business needs cash now, you do have some viable options, even when traditional loans are hard to get.

Read the expert response.

National Business Headlines

Is the price right?

With the right execution, a price increase doesn't have to cost you your customers. -- Entrepreneur Magazine

Small-business owners advised to look to long-term goals

This Milwaukee-area panel touched on topics that apply to small businesses all across the country. -- WisBusiness

Five assumptions on social media and small business

Social media like forums, user comments, and other new online tools aren't just for big corporations – here are some suggestions to keep in mind. -- Network Solutions Blog

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