{"id":3650,"date":"2018-11-14T11:40:56","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T19:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/?p=3650"},"modified":"2019-01-22T23:34:27","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T23:34:27","slug":"digital-walkie-talkies-business-revenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/digital-walkie-talkies-business-revenue\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Walkie Talkies: 4 Ways They Help Boost Business Revenue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be using traditional walkie talkies to keep your team connected if you run a business that relies on communication. However, imagine for a moment you swap those out for digital walkie talkies.<!--more--><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Believe it or not, this simple step can help you to save money, and potentially boost business revenue. If this sounds good to you, keep reading. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware costs your company money, and it will cost you again every time it needs to be repaired or replaced. <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it, having hardware in any business means that you need to shell out all the cash it takes to buy it up front. Then, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/21\/walkie-talkies-costing-your-company\/\">additional costs come into play<\/a> including storage, maintenance, and in the worst cases &#8211; replacement fees for broken hardware. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ouch!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you know it, all those pieces of hardware can add up to a huge headache, and an equally large bill. In the case of traditional walkie talkies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batteries can die and\/or be unable to charge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The devices themselves can be dropped or damaged by normal wear and tear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wires can come loose causing them to malfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be lost or stolen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A walkie talkie app for your iPhone or Android device can eliminate all of these repair and replacement fees. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s exciting thinking about eliminating a bunch of fees with one simple switch, isn\u2019t it? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, we know what you\u2019re thinking. What are digital walkie talkies, and how can they be so helpful in terms of saving money? We are so glad you asked!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When referring to digital walkie talkies, we don\u2019t mean buying a bunch of walkie talkies that are wireless, and therefore \u201cdigital\u201d. Instead, we\u2019re referring to using a walkie talkie app for your team or business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cue the response: \u201cThere\u2019s an app for that?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! There is an app for that, and the best one on the market is Voxer. But, we\u2019re getting a little ahead of ourselves. First, let\u2019s discuss what a walkie talkie app even is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Walkie Talkie App<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a mobile application you can download to your smartphone that allows you to use your phone just like a traditional two-way radio. Similar to the original, you can click to speak to another person, and then wait for a response back. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your team can use a walkie talkie app anywhere with a WiFi signal, or simply use their phone\u2019s data to connect. The app doesn\u2019t use much data either because the audio is compressed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional walkie talkies may limit you in terms of range, but you can use your digital walkie talkies anywhere you can use your smartphone. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your team can communicate quickly, which will help projects move along faster.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/voxer-live-audio.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/voxer-live-audio.png\" alt=\"Voxer-Digital-Walkie-Talkie-Live-Audio\" width=\"624\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are few things as frustrating in business, as working on a project, and emailing your team about an element of the project, only to get crickets as your response. In the most pressing projects, the time it takes to hear back from your team could be the difference between completing something on time or missing a deadline and losing revenue. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using digital walkie talkies\u00a0you can quickly say what needs to be said and avoid all the confusion. If there was anything said that wasn\u2019t clear, your message can be replayed, or your recipient can instantly respond to ask for clarification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if you just want to send an image or file via your walkie talkie app instead of an email? You can do that too! \u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t do that with an old two-way radio! The fact that you can do more than just chat is just one more thing that further sets Voxer apart from a traditional walkie talkie. You can share files and photos at the touch of a button. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone isn\u2019t available at the moment, you can still get your message to them. For example, if their walkie talkie is not accessible due to poor signal, you can leave the intended recipient a voice or text message of what you needed to say. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we\u2019re at it &#8211; Time is money, and talking is much faster than a phone call, text or email message.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making a phone call or even typing out a text\/email message can be time-consuming, and inefficient. Add to that the fact that some text messages don\u2019t fully explain what you\u2019re trying to say, and you could end up with a long string of messages back and forth to get to the heart of the issue. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your team and management can receive instant feedback.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your employees want to know how they are doing, and you likely want to know if they have anything they need to share with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to quickly tell your team they nailed a project? Done! <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to let a team member know they made a mistake so they can fix it fast? No problem!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need your team to feel like they can instantly message you when something is wrong? You got it!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instant feedback is a breeze with digital walkie talkies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only can you provide instant feedback, but your messages can also be saved for later playback.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/voxer-instant-feedback.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/voxer-instant-feedback.png\" alt=\"Voxer-Digital-Walkie-Talkie-Instant-Feedback\" width=\"537\" height=\"236\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the Voxer walkie talkie app, there is a function called \u2018Listen later.\u2019 This saves all messages for later playback, saving, or sharing. Using \u2018Listen Later\u2019 can help clear up miscommunications as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you can send instant feedback to your entire team at once using the \u2018Group Chat\u2019 functionality. Who wouldn\u2019t like to receive a quick note saying something like \u201cYou guys nailed it yesterday! I\u2019m counting on today to be just as awesome!\u201d?<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instant feedback can be a game changer for customer service as well.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you have a team of customer service representatives working with your customers on your behalf. Your customer service support team is trained to handle if anything goes wrong, and is most likely given a list of things they can do to resolve the situation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, what if the customer service problem your team member is handling wasn\u2019t covered in training? They may need the team leader or manager to provide help quickly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inability to take care of a situation fast could cost your company a customer, which s why instant communication is so critical in business. Those precious moments of waiting for responses could be the difference between a happy outcome and a lost customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of your team&#8217;s make up, digital walkie talkies help your team members feel more connected, which can boost morale.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you aren\u2019t an on-demand logistics or delivery team, there is something to be said about the connection we feel when we can communicate instantly. The ability to send a silly meme or gif in real time\u00a0can help your employees transition from mere coworkers, to a truly connected and cohesive team. When your team feels more connected, they will work better together simply because the environment feels more friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The truth is, we all want to feel like we are a part of something. Being able to chat with other team members, even if we can\u2019t see them face to face, helps foster that feeling of being more than just an individual. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a digital walkie talkie app like Voxer also allows team members to easily ask each other for help when they need it. The team leaders\/management may not always be available to assist when questions come up in the middle of a project.\u00a0<\/span>An unavailable manager can create the feeling of isolation, which can\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be eliminated simply by knowing they have someone else they can quickly reach out to. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if they are working hundreds of miles apart, having a tool to instantly connect with another member of the team, can help your team members feel better about getting their work done. Just knowing they are not alone, can give them the confidence to complete their to-do lists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line: Voxer Can Save You Money, and Help You Make Money Too<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To recap, here are the 4 ways taking your walkie talkies digital will help boost your business revenue:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll save on the costs of replacing, maintaining and storing the hardware of traditional two-way radios. Saving money\u00a0means more profits in your business. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your team can instantly communicate which will help projects move along faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Projects need to be completed on time, and quick answers from your team are critical, as time is money.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can give your team instant feedback and management can ask for feedback as well, helping your company make fewer mistakes and have the ability to correct mistakes quickly. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your team (on-demand or not) can feel connected, which can boost morale &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/get.voxer.com\/the-complete-business-guide-to-better-team-communication-with-walkie-talkies\/\">happier teams work better together<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you ready to try the Voxer walkie talkie app?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voxer is available for both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.rebelvox.voxer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/voxer-walkie-talkie-messenger\/id377304531?mt=8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> systems, as well as for the web. Whether you have a team of 5 or 500, Voxer has plans that are perfect for any business. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/plans-and-pricing?utm_source=Homepage&amp;utm_medium=Compare%20Plans\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about our plans and pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/get.voxer.com\/cost-savings-calculator\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cost-Savings-Calculator-CTA-1024x409.jpg\" alt=\"Voxer-Cost-Savings-Calculator\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might be using traditional walkie talkies to keep your team connected if you run a business that relies on..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3750,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[179,4897,481072746],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[659311427,659311730,659311729,659311734,659311733,659311731,659311732,659311654,659311420,659311473,659311735,659311643,659311641,659311640,659311535,659311594],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3650"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3650"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3650\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3952,"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3650\/revisions\/3952"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3650"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.voxer.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=3650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}