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What Is A Phone Tree? A Comprehensive Guide to Phone Tree Systems

Video Transcript - What Is A Phone Tree? - A Comprehensive Guide To Phone Tree Systems Below we have the…

May 04, 2017 - 4 min read

5 Ways Restaurant Owners Can Take Advantage of SMS Marketing

SMS marketing is, to put it lightly, a revolution in the world of marketing, especially for restaurant owners. The numbers…

May 02, 2017 - 5 min read

How to Set Up Your Own Employee Complaint Hotline

Running a business effectively can be very difficult. If your organization is large, chances are that your employees won’t always…

Apr 17, 2017 - 5 min read

4 Great Ways to Use DialMyCalls’ Calling & Texting API

The best thing about DialMyCalls is how customizable it is. No matter the size of your business, school, church –…

Apr 03, 2017 - 5 min read

How Did Americans Communicate in 2016?

We live in an age with a diversity of different communication options available to us. With one device, we can…

Mar 28, 2017 - 5 min read

Team Communication Tips for High School Coaches

A high school sports team is just that: a team. It's a group of people working closely with each other…

Mar 24, 2017 - 5 min read

Back to School Preparation Tips for School Administrators

Unlike most teachers, superintendents, school principals and other administrators don't get large blocks of time off from work during the…

Mar 21, 2017 - 5 min read

Local Marketing Advice for Small Business Owners

Geo-specific marketing is becoming increasingly important for small business owners. This is a strategy where you focus your efforts on…

Mar 13, 2017 - 3 min read

5 Invaluable Tips for Effective College Sports Recruiting

Unlike professional sports, where more money is the primary objective, high school athletes have different goals when choosing their college.…

Mar 02, 2017 - 5 min read

Top 7 Best Apps for Small Business Owners

It seems like there's no rest for a small business owner. Whether you're keeping up with day to day things,…

Mar 02, 2017 - 5 min read

Will Online Church Replace Traditional Church Gatherings?

If you attend church on a regular basis, then you’ve probably noticed that many churches are modernizing their approach to…

Feb 27, 2017 - 4 min read

6 Helpful Tips to Implement a Successful Bullying Awareness Program

It's often said that children can be cruel, and bullying has been around since time immemorial. But just because it's…

Feb 21, 2017 - 5 min read

Top 7 Great Communication Apps for Remote Workers

If you work remotely, staying in touch with your coworkers and supervisors is key to your success. With all the…

Feb 10, 2017 - 5 min read

SlideShare: The Best Social Media Platform For Professionals in 2016

Acquired by LinkedIn in 2012, SlideShare has become one of the most useful social media platforms ever created for professionals.…

Feb 06, 2017 - 6 min read

Infographic: Rank Your Favorite Social Media Platform of 2016

Social media has become part of our daily routine here in America and we decided to take a poll on…

Jan 20, 2017 - < 1 min read

Is SMS Marketing Right for Your Business?

Believe it or not, text messaging can be a surprisingly effective marketing channel. In 2013, mobile marketing grew by over…

Jan 05, 2017 - 5 min read

Top 11 Great Communication Apps for Scout Troops

Leading a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop is a great way to give back to your local community. Many…

Dec 13, 2016 - 5 min read

Top 5 Free Santa Apps for Kids

Christmas is an exciting time of year for children and advances in technology have made it possible to create Santa…

Nov 23, 2016 - 4 min read

Top 16 Best Apps That Integrate With MailChimp

When it comes to email marketing, MailChimp is the gold standard. Founded in 2001 the service is almost unparalleled in…

Nov 17, 2016 - 6 min read

Top 8 Tips for Planning a Productive Church Meeting

Whether you're a pastor, an administrator, or a devoted volunteer at your church, meetings can feel like a serious…

Nov 09, 2016 - 6 min read

Infographic: Types of Robocalls Americans Receive

Robocalls are commonly categorized as political calls that are sent out to Americans in an effort to collect votes in…

Nov 02, 2016 - < 1 min read

Does Your Hospital Have an Effective Emergency Plan in Place?

Hospitals are incredibly important resources within a community, and in the case of an unpredictable and devastating disaster, it's crucial…

Oct 19, 2016 - 5 min read

Top 22 Best Apps for Nonprofits

There are quite a few apps out there that are designed to help businesses run more smoothly. From project management…

Oct 14, 2016 - 6 min read

5 Secrets to Campus Security Success

Today's university campus is more than just a place to attend classes and conduct laboratory research. Colleges today are almost…

Aug 24, 2016 - 5 min read

The Importance of Keeping in Contact With College Athletic Recruits

A successful college athletic recruiting program is able to meet long term goals, not just season results. To achieve…

Aug 03, 2016 - 5 min read

Employee Alerts: The Ultimate Shift Coverage Solution for the Busy Manager

Staffing and front end managers have all felt the sting of last minute call-outs and uncovered shifts. Hours are spent…

Jun 28, 2016 - 5 min read

Top 15 Reasons to Set Up An Emergency Notification System

Emergency notification systems - or an emergency alert system - in one form or another have been in practice for…

May 11, 2016 - 6 min read

A Comprehensive Guide to Phone Tree Systems

For as long as humans have inhabited the earth, there has been a desire to share information easily. From…

Apr 22, 2016 - 8 min read

Coaching Tips: How to Keep Parents Involved

Coaches of kid's league sports don't have it easy, no matter which sport you are a part of. While you…

Apr 11, 2016 - 2 min read

Summer Activities to Bring Your Church Together

In the summer, many church leaders and pastors find that attendance takes a quick dip in numbers as their congregates…

Apr 04, 2016 - 2 min read

Tips and Pitfalls of Direct Marketing Through Bulk SMS

With the world's eyes now accustomed to reading the small screen of their smartphone, it was only a matter of…

Mar 15, 2016 - 3 min read

5 Best Practices for College Recruiters

For decades, businesses have recognized the benefit of bringing new minds aboard that are coming straight out of college. The…

Feb 23, 2016 - 2 min read

7 Tips on How to Host a Successful Event for Your Church

Churches are the center of the community, hosting numerous events throughout the year in order to bring people together. When…

Jan 14, 2016 - 2 min read

6 Tips For Being the High School Coach of Every Kid’s Dreams

Whether it's baseball, football, basketball, or another sport, coaching high school athletic teams certainly has its challenges. If you are…

Jan 11, 2016 - 2 min read

5 Extremely Useful Blizzard Survival Tips

The only good thing about a blizzard is that you are usually given some notice that it is on its…

Dec 14, 2015 - 2 min read

7 Tips for Getting Your House Winter Weather Ready

Parts of the U.S. are already seeing snow in their forecast, making it imperative that you get your house winter…

Dec 03, 2015 - 3 min read

Tips on Getting Started With an SMS Marketing Campaign

The cell phone has evolved into much more than just a phone. It provides you with access to music, video…

Oct 26, 2015 - 3 min read

How Advances in Technology are Improving the Quality of Education a Teacher Provides

Since the first classroom was opened, teachers have searched for ways to help them open the minds of young students.…

Oct 13, 2015 - 2 min read

How Real Estate Agents Get More Closings By Using SMS Text Messaging

There is no denying that text messaging has become the preferred way to communicate, taking the place of making direct…

Oct 06, 2015 - 2 min read

How A One Call System Can Work For Any Size School

. School administrators are just as strapped for time as the teachers who work directly with the students. It is…

Sep 28, 2015 - 3 min read

Is Your Medical Practice Running Efficiently?

Private healthcare facilities are faced with countless challenges starting with keeping a steady stream of patients, improving their care and…

Aug 26, 2015 - 2 min read

Integrating Modern Technology as an Extension of the Community Meeting

Cities are made up of diverse groups with various interests and preferences for how they obtain information. With busy schedules,…

Aug 18, 2015 - 3 min read

5 Useful Tips for a Planned Utility Company Outage

The services provided by utility companies are vital for their customers. Whether it be water, gas or electricity, temporarily cutting…

Aug 11, 2015 - 3 min read

5 Effective Methods of Raising the Tempo for Your Music Classes

So you've decided to put your musical talents to good use and start teaching students the fundamentals of guitar, piano…

Aug 06, 2015 - 2 min read

6 Questions That Will Help You Determine How Effectively You Communicate With Your Employees

You may think that you are effectively communicating with your employees, but ask them and you’re probably in for a…

Aug 03, 2015 - 3 min read

5 Tips that Can Make Your Nonprofit Fundraising a Success

DialMyCalls offers an easy to use fundraising tool through its mass notification system. In any organization that relies on members'…

Jun 30, 2015 - 2 min read

4 Tips That Can Help A Storage Facility Achieve Higher Profits

Reality television may make running a storage facility look like a party, but the real reality is that it is…

Jun 25, 2015 - 2 min read

A 4-Step Guide to Running an Enjoyable and Safe Retirement Community

The population of the United States continues to get older as the average life expectancy continues to rise. It is…

Jun 18, 2015 - 3 min read

New Widget Offers Recording Playback On Your Own Website

You now have the ability to add your latest DialMyCalls recording directly into your website with our brand new embeddable…

Jun 11, 2015 - 3 min read

5 Technology Tools to Help Teachers Make Their Lives Easier

Teachers can use all the help they can get, whether it be from parents pitching in with supplies, or technology…

Jun 01, 2015 - 3 min read

How to Start a Church From the Ground Up

Starting a new church is a complex undertaking, but also a rewarding one. There are legal steps that need to…

May 26, 2015 - 3 min read

Five Simple Tips on How to Be an Amazing Teacher

Being a good teacher goes far beyond providing students with knowledge and skills. Good teaching is about attitude and the…

May 20, 2015 - 2 min read

4 Tips for Scoutmasters on How to Run a Great Boy Scout Troop

Being a successful scoutmaster is not an easy undertaking. You must possess a strong commitment to scouting and the fundamental…

May 14, 2015 - 2 min read

Increasing Profits in a Small Business With 5 Simple Steps

Now more than ever, the ways in which consumers are accessing services and products change in the blink of an…

May 07, 2015 - 3 min read

7 Restaurant Industry Tips For Building A Solid Customer Base

There are some very scary statistics regarding new restaurants and their likelihood of failure. At worse, some reports claim that…

May 04, 2015 - 2 min read

6 Tips For Tackling the Job of a Youth Football Coach

Summer sports leagues are getting ready to kick into high gear, including youth football. Whether you have several seasons under…

Apr 28, 2015 - 3 min read

Six Helpful Tips To Make Your Summer Camp Memorable

If you have taken on the responsibility of running a summer camp program, you are to be commended. Summer camps…

Apr 20, 2015 - 3 min read

5 Scheduling Tips For Staying on Top of Your Hospital’s Shifts

No matter which department of a hospital you have been assigned to, scheduling and verifying staff for shifts is one of…

Apr 09, 2015 - 2 min read

Important Tips For Creating A Successful Emergency Notification System

Leaders of communities both large and small depend on some sort of alert system to deal with a crisis. Whether…

Apr 06, 2015 - 3 min read

How Pivoting Took Our Company From 4 Figures To 7 Figures A Year

Everywhere you turn these days in the startup / business community you hear about pivoting your business, it has become…

Feb 17, 2015 - 4 min read

Voice Broadcasting To Voicemails Is Now Easier Than Ever!

DialMyCalls is excited to announce a brand new feature that has been requested by you, our loyal customers – separate…

Feb 11, 2015 - 2 min read

Involve Your Community To Help Run A Successful Electric Utility Company

If you are in charge of a company that is supplying electrical power, then your responsibilities are immense. Not only…

Feb 04, 2015 - 3 min read

Event Reminders

Tips on Making Your Knights of Columbus Council a Raving Success

For over 120 years, the Knights of Columbus organization you are a member of has been uniting Catholic men around…

Feb 02, 2015 - 2 min read

Tips For Successfully Running Your Waste Management Company

It is not easy to oversee the daily operations of any company, especially service companies that are heavily relied on.…

Jan 07, 2015 - 3 min read

How Efficient is Your Water Company Running?

As a service provider for such an important element of daily living, managing a community’s water company is a complex…

Dec 29, 2014 - 3 min read

Tips For Making a More Efficient Meals on Wheels Program

If you are a part of the Meals on Wheels organization, then you deserve high recognition for all of your…

Dec 15, 2014 - 3 min read

4 Helpful Tips To Help Market Your Community Library

The community library provides a special service to its members in a nurturing, albeit, quiet environment. In recent years the…

Nov 26, 2014 - 3 min read

7 Tips to Give Children A Great Sunday School Experience

There is more to being an inspiring Sunday School teacher than teaching bible verses. Your job is an important one…

Nov 21, 2014 - 3 min read

5 Tips on How to Make an Impact With Your College Outreach Program

Outreach programs at the college level are wonderful programs to help promote continuing education. By working with local high schools…

Nov 19, 2014 - 3 min read

Four Important Tenant Management Tips For Property Managers

Whether you are a property manager for an apartment complex, condominium complex or for a number of private and commercial…

Nov 10, 2014 - 3 min read

Community Disaster Recovery: It is All in the Pre-Planning

Disaster recovery should be a two part process, with the emphasis being on the first. If you focus on how…

Nov 05, 2014 - 3 min read

Top 4 Advantages of Web Based Services Over Installed Software

As we are entering a new realm of cloud-based internet services, we are seeing the disappearance of installed software. It…

Sep 17, 2014 - 3 min read

School Text Messaging and the Parent Teacher Relationship

Staying in touch with your class room parents and maintaining positive communication is a top priority for every teacher. You…

Sep 11, 2014 - 2 min read