First: Is this Section for you?

Teleconvergence provides multiple VoIP-related services. Please read through the following list to ensure you are where you want to be on the site.  The brief article Introduction to VoIP Business Opportunities imediately follows the list

• If you now use or are considering using VoIP in your internal operations or systems, please see Teleconvergence VoIP System Consulting.
  
• If you desire to strategically leverage your internal or supply chain operations through VoIP, both the section above as well as the one on Strategic Telecommunications Planning will be of value.
• This section (and its companion, Full Cycle Business Development) is for you if:
  • You are an entrepreneur wishing to start or if you are already participating in the VoIP marketplace
  • You are a Manufacturer or service provider wishing to add VoIP (or any other form of telecommunications technology) to your existing products and services.
  • You are a Telecommunications manufacturer or service provider that may need our assistance developing or enhancing VoIP (or other telecom-related) products and services to create unique selling propositions and achieve market differentiation.
  • You are an overseas supplier (or American importer or private labeler) who wants to "Americanize" your products for the U.S. telecom market. (Note: Spanish-speaking visitors should visit our Spanish language website.)

Introduction to VoIP Business Opportunities

Today's entrepreneur correctly views VoIP [Voice over Internet Protocol] as a wonderful opportunity characterized by low entry cost, low barriers to competition, readily available hardware and software solutions, and millions upon millions of potential users all over the world.  So what's the problem?

It's exactly the same as the opportunity. VoIP's low entry cost, readily available hardware, software, and usage solutions, plus those same millions upon millions of potential users all over the world has already resulted in significant competition.

And if you want further negatives, how about declining costs that have forced lower prices and margins, a money-losing market leader on the residential side and a lack of product differentiation on the business side?

So don't read any further if you're looking for quick answers or fast solutions. This is an easy business to spend your way into, but not an easy one to make money out of. Easy answers overlook the details of running the business, and the details are important. If they weren't, an unlimited number of entrepreneurs would get into the business, ensuring that none of them could make money at it.

So is VoIP then an outdated entrepreneurial opportunity? Not at all: incredible possibilities still exist. But it's not a guaranteed proposition or a no-brainer. It's like any other business. To be successful, you need (1) good business sense; (2) relevant business experience, and (3) a good business and marketing plan. We can help you with the second two.

Section Content

• So You Want to Compete With Vonage (and Other Death Wishes): A brief introduction to the reality of VoIP competition.  The real meat is in the next article.
• The Four Elements of VoIP Success --  A thorough look at participating in the VoIP industry and how we can be of assistance.