As a leading small business provider of hosted business phone systems, AccessDirect has been written about, referenced and quoted in newspapers, trade journals and online media outlets. If you have questions or comments, or would like to feature us, please contact John Kinskey via email.
6/15/2017
“Many times, entrepreneurs feel pulled in different directions, pressured into choosing either work or family. But many others have figured out how to keep a nice balance between the two — and they have been kind enough to offer some great dad advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.”
5/31/2017
“Throughout May, small businesses have been celebrated and praised. To end National Small Business Month, we wanted to hear from small business owners themselves. We asked national – and some international – small business owners their favorite part of running a small business.”
24 Business Owners’ Hard-Hitting Work Ethic Quotes to Keep You Motivated
5/17/2017
“What’s a successful entrepreneur’s secret recipe for starting their own business? For many, it’s the combination of a great idea, a motivated team, the time to invest into the startup (and some money here and there), and a healthy dose of hard work. That last ingredient—work ethic—is often what makes or breaks a business owner and their company. So to keep you motivated as you start and grow your business, we asked entrepreneurs in the same boat as you:
“What work ethic quotes keep you and your employees pushing on?”
Here’s what they had to say.”
4/17/2017
“In the telecommunications industry, the ‘communication’ part isn’t always easy, especially between providers and clients. Sometimes, an unorthodox approach is desired – even necessary. The present state of virtual communications – building trust and ensuring satisfaction without actual face-to-face meetings – provides plenty of challenges, but three different companies (TeleDirect, AccessDirect, and Globafone) have managed to thrive in this ever-perilous environment.”
4/13/2017
“For most professionals, that compromise is the elevator pitch—so named because you could recite it during a 30-second elevator ride. We asked representatives from twelve small businesses to give us their best elevator pitch examples and explain why the pitch has proven effective in their work.”
3/21/2017
“If just in the past 20 years, we’ve gone from in person, to email, to slack, what’s the next 20 years going to look like? How will teams of the future collaborate and work together?
To get an idea of where things are headed, we spoke with industry experts.”
3/8/2017
“When you’re a small business owner, it’s important to save your time as much as possible, meaning you need to find the best tools to help automate your business.
But with so many amazing software programs out there, which ones are the best?”
7/7/2016
“Someone who looks good on paper isn’t always the best in person and vice versa. So how can you be sure to pick the best person for the job?”
6/29/2016
“Regardless of size or funding or status, all businesses should leverage popular social media to support their company’s goals.”
2/29/2016
AccessDirect President and CEO John Kinskey is quoted by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s Dennis Zink on the changing face of work environments in the new New Economy.
10/13/2015
“You might think of getting a big client as your big breakthrough, but if you don’t handle it right, your match made in heaven could turn into a disaster.”
9/28/2015
“Business communication experts discuss the best methods for interacting with clients. Find out some more ways to have more effective communication with your clients.”
9/17/2015
Inc.com spotlights AccessDirect’s voicemail transcription feature as a key way to free up more time in your workday.
8/25/2015
Cloud computing is gaining rapid traction, but its impact extends beyond the IT department. AccessDirect owner John Kinskey was featured in this Dell slide share on LinkedIn.
8/14/2015
“This doesn’t just apply to newbie entrepreneurs. Even if you’ve been around the small business block, earned your stripes and have a solid support team, you may still find yourself stuck in the same trap.”
4/21/2015
“As a small-business owner, you may get asked all the time to explain what you do or sell. How compellingly can you answer?”
2/12/2015
“Today just about everybody is online—and you should be too. Small businesses need to find ways to effectively connect with an online audience.”
12/10/2014
On Tuesday, Kansas-based AccessDirect Inc. said the results of a survey it conducted show that desk phones face “extinction” as younger employees, who prefer mobile alternatives, take over the workplace.
11/22/2014
Recently we sent out a short questionnaire to get an idea of how employers feel about their telecommuting policy. Seeing as many employers seem optimistic about this work paradigm, finding a remote job should be easier than ever for job seekers. Without further ado, here are their (quite positive!) responses…
10/25/2014
John Kinskey, Founder and President of AccessDirect, a small business phone system provider at the forefront of business telephone solutions for small companies joins Enterprise Radio.
10/20/2014
The best use of wearable technology I believe we’ll be seeing more of in the next year or so, particularly for customer and field service businesses, is something my company has noticed recently and that is…
10/13/2014
With a mobile phone in your hand, the task of choosing a phone system might seem unnecessary in the early stages of your business, but it’s actually very important.
10/13/2014
SEO can be a puzzle for small business owners: foreign terminology, an industry defined by debate, cloaked algorithms and best practices that change every time Matt Cutts (head of Google’s web spam team) publishes a blog post.
9/21/2014
In this article I describe four companies that have reduced their PPC spending and boosted their organic traffic by improving their links, blogging, and the like – doing the basics they did before, only better.
9/16/2014
Every year, there are millions of small business professionals who attempt to make it work in their own small business ventures. Armed with a great business plan, adequate capital, organization and motivation, many hopeful entrepreneurs assume that this is all that’s needed to achieve success.
9/15/2014
How to take advantage of phone system advancements in an age where the business phone is no longer tied to the desk. The telephone is still the preferred method of customer service in the United States; however, its role has developed rapidly with mobile and text technology.
9/3/2014
A TMCnet writer wrote a featured article about our new voice to text technology which transcribes your voicemail messages so that you can read them in your email instead of having to listen.
8/22/2014
“By coordinating with an AccessDirect partner, Voices.com, Jack was able to select from a pool of voice talent auditions and select the voice that he and his staff liked the best.”
8/19/2014
Entrepreneurs are a rare breed, AccessDirect President, John Kinskey was asked what he eats for lunch — his favorites include Jimmy John’s or maybe spicy Indian food if he’s living on the edge that day.
8/19/2014
John Erbert or Johnny as he is better know by those who know him owns one of the most successful lawn care businesses in Colorado, if not the entire US. A few months back, Johnny was interview on the Access Direct blog for some business insights and tips.
7/30/2014
The leading industry voice for customer relationship management software highlights a new feature thanks to our BetterVoice partnership: CRM integration to phone answering and routing systems.
7/29/2014
John Kinskey, AccessDirect Founder and third-generation entrepreneur, speaks to the choice to join the family business or venture out on your own.
Best Business Voicemail Greetings: Tips and Examples
6/27/2014
“Among all the challenges of managing and marketing a business, your business voicemail greeting is one of those things that is often rushed or falls under the shadow of larger or more pressing challenges.