When it comes to your small business, you need tools that can help you run it efficiently, securely, and effectively – especially in a landscape that is increasingly digital. From websites, to cybersecurity, to tools for communicating, CenturyLink Small Business is proud to offer small businesses a variety of tools to help them do their best work, in addition to high-speed internet, Voice, and TV solutions. Let’s go over some of the options and small business tools you can choose from to boost your business in the digital space.

When it comes to your small business, you need tools that help you run it efficiently

Vivial

At CenturyLink, we’ve partnered with Vivial on a wide range of services that can help you get online and boost your presence, including website creation. They offer a variety of monthly packages that allow you to build a website according to your needs, including expert design, content development, video, and social media options. A website is an essential tool for small businesses, whether you offer eCommerce products or not. A website can help your products or services show up when people are searching for them, or help your customers find your location when they want to visit you.

Microsoft Office 365

When it comes to team collaboration, Microsoft Office 365 is an essential tool. This subscription includes all the important tools your small business needs, like Outlook email, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With your CenturyLink Small Business Internet service, two licenses are automatically included. You can purchase additional licenses as your team grows.

Cloud Fax

For businesses that need to securely send and receive faxes, CenturyLink has partnered with Cloud Fax. Now, you no longer need to pay for a dedicated fax line or purchase fax machine. Cloud Fax works in the cloud, allowing users to receive faxes to any PC, Mac, or even mobile devices. With your CenturyLink Small Business internet, you automatically get 20 pages free. This service is also scalable in case you need to send a lot of documents. Simply increase the amount of pages you can send with a monthly fee.

 

Many small business tools from CenturyLink are included with your business internet.

Remote IT support

When starting a small business, getting your network and systems set up correctly can be critical. CenturyLink offers on-demand IT support for hardware and software. Depending on your small business needs, you can get assistance with wireless network set-up, advanced network configuration, and assistance with viruses or malware.

Security

Cybersecurity is just as important for small businesses as it is for corporations. CenturyLink offers two products to help protect your website and your email systems. First secure your email systems with Symantec Email Security.cloud. This tool offers inbound email filtering, outbound email protection and continuity assistance with email storage, access and use during a server outage. You can also take steps to secure your website, with SiteLock, which offers protection against hackers, malware, SQL injections, cross-site scripting and viruses. It can also protect you from ending up on blacklists with advanced reputation management and monitoring services.

Email archiving

When it comes to your team’s email, it may be important to store emails for future reference. This is especially important if you need to be HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley compliant. MessageSolution Email Archiving & eDiscovery helps reduce the cost and complexity of email storage and backups, offering fully automated processes and powerful search features. This cost-effective tool allows you to store emails in the cloud, eliminating the need to set up a server.

Small business solutions, powered by the internet

Your small business is unique – and so are your needs. Many of these tools are included with your CenturyLink Small Business internet subscription for no additional cost. You can always customize and add on the services you need to run your business efficiently and effectively. Get started today with small business internet CenturyLink.

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Kirsten Queen is the Senior Content Marketing Manager for CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber. Since she started writing professionally, Kirsten has dabbled in nonprofit grant writing and communications, social media marketing, and now writes content about life with technology. In her free time, Kirsten likes to cook, garden, and hike in the mountains of Colorado. Her name rhymes with first, not cheer.