Whether you are across the world on a business trip or on your way to the office, the call forwarding feature from Grasshopper can keep you connected to your small business. No missed calls, no missed sales and no angry clients.

With that in mind, we have prepared a few quick tips to make sure you stay connected on those days you aren’t simply traveling to the office.

Going Abroad

With Grasshopper and your cell phone, you can be reached just about anywhere you go. But what happens when you're abroad? Many cell phones don't work out of the country, or they are just too expensive. Renting a phone or buying a SIM card could mean you'd have to give everyone your new number and hope for the best.

Make it easy. Even if you do get a different number, simply update the call forwarding number in your account and have calls forwarded to the number you will be accessible at. Callers will dial the same toll free or local number they always do and you are reached on whatever phone number you're using while traveling.

Switching Time Zones

If your travels take you to a different time zone, it may be worthwhile to change the call forwarding hours on your phone extension. Calls will only be forwarded to you during the hours that make sense for your area. You can even change the time zone for your phone extension to adjust the call history and voice mail timestamps for your location.

If you won't be able to take calls while traveling, you can easily turn call forwarding off completely. Calls will go directly to voice mail.

Hitting the Beaches

Ok, this doesn’t involve call forwarding but it is another easy way to let your clients know that you will be unavailable. When you are heading out on vacation, changing your voice mail greeting is probably the last thing on your mind.

However, you'll be able to enjoy yourself much more knowing that callers are not expecting a call back right away. It is a small thing that can make a big difference. Your account even offers a vacation setting in which you can choose when the greeting will play.

With these simple changes you can head on your way without worrying you might miss that next sales opportunity or important call.