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Announcing: Grasshopper Launches in the UK
The high quality virtual phone system our US customers have come to love is now available in the UK! Find out more about the Grasshopper call management system online or hear us on the radio. Our UK online marketing campaign launched on 14 September and as of 26 September, you can hear our commercials on Absolute Radio, talkSPORT, Heart, Radio X, and LBC.
Read MoreGrasshopper.com runs the phone system for JayVig Media and we love the product. We also love the team there, and have gotten to know a couple really well.JayVig Media
Local Founders Get Senate Support to Make National Entrepreneurs' Day an Official Holiday
Earlier this year, the founders of Needham, Mass.-based virtual phone system Grasshopper, Siamak Taghaddos and David Hauser, launched a petition with the help of the Legacy Foundation's Amir Tehrani. The goal? To make National Entrepreneurs' Day a national holiday — one celebrated the third Tuesday of every November.
Read MoreFor the record - @grasshopper has excellent customer service. #welldone@mike_carner
We're using Grasshopper.com. Calls to our office forward to our cell phones so it will be easier to reach us when we're out of the office. Also, Grasshopper is a great source for business tips and ideas - much more than a phone service. Check them out!!Design Services Company
Recognizing And Celebrating Our Nation's Entrepreneurs
From our nation’s earliest days, entrepreneurs have been the driving force behind U.S. economic growth. Not only did entrepreneurs build America—our future depends on them. We ought to do more to recognize the tremendous importance of entrepreneurs.
Read MoreMade a late night call to @Grasshopper for support. AMAZING customer service. Thank you guys for earning our business each and every time!@ALLMAVEN
5 Ways to Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month
Mark your calendars: November is designated as National Entrepreneurship Month (NEM), a time to celebrate the men and women who have the courage to take smart risks in business, enriching and innovating our lives with the results of their efforts.
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5 Million Views: How Grasshopper Cracked the Code to Creating Insanely Viral Videos
Video is one of the most personal ways to connect with online customers today. And Grasshopper has adapted that in a unique way.
Read MoreFantastic customer service from @Grasshopper (phone system) on Sunday no less. Prompt & satisfactory resolution to my operator error. A+@gabesolmer
Trending VoIP Terms Reflect Market Shifts
The economic and technological factors driving the business implementation of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)—which enables the transmission of phone calls over the Internet—have dramatically altered in the past decade.
Read MoreAwesome to see that we're featured on the @Grasshopper Happy Customers page! Such a neat way to build community :)@Circumrent
Help Small Business Owners Succeed at Your Next Job
Founded by two entrepreneurs in 2003, Grasshopper is dedicated to empowering other business owners to succeed. The company’s core product is a virtual phone system that enables companies to sound more professional and stay connected, but it also offers resources and guides to help entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level. To date, Grasshopper has served over 300,000 entrepreneurs—and the company continues to grow.
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Three Remarkable Content Marketing Success Stories
Although I’m more than guilty of engaging in my fair share of debates on marketing theory, I do, in fact, relish practical application. So when I’m searching for marketing takeaways that I can put into action, I turn to brands that actually know what they’re doing (and have the proof to show for it).
Read MoreI love how helpful and prompt @Grasshopper is when I reach out to them. #phoneservice #smallbiz #entrepreneurship@AssurancePeak
Really appreciate the eloquence of @Grasshopper mobile app - #founders who are adding phone lines should check them out.@Kavianis
How Grasshopper Created a Culture of Service
Grasshopper was founded by Siamak Taghaddos and David Hauser in 2003 with a vision of helping entrepreneurs and small businesses run their organizations completely via mobile phones.
Read MoreLooking for virtual phone system? #virtualpbx #telephone - Look no further than @Grasshopper. They'll treat you right.@ia_com
4 Ways a Back-to-School Mindset Can Boost Office Productivity
Fall is just around the corner. Make sure your company's ready to hit the books hard and finish the year strong by following these tips.
Read More Local Founders Gain Momentum in Making National Entrepreneurs' Day a National Holiday
Siamak Taghaddos was driving down the Mass Pike on his way to work when he turned his dial to all the cynics spouting news about how horrible the economy is.
Read MoreIs your small biz still paying crazy landline prices? We LOVE @Grasshopper here at @SocialKNX@Ginaschrek
Why The Size Of Your Company Doesn't Matter
More people, more problems. Growth isn't always measured in terms of employees, but in success with the team you have.
Read MoreWith mobility tools like @Grasshopper, you can run your #business from anywhere and be "in" and "out" of the office when you want.@taxtips4biz
Top 10 Reasons We Need Your Support For National Entrepreneursí Day (And It Takes Less Than Five Minutes To Do!)
It's the spirit of entrepreneurs and small business leaders that built and founded our country. While the days of yore may have been exclusive to a certain type of person, today the playing field is truly level and equality is at it's truest form with entrepreneurship.
Read MoreNew 1-800 # for JayVigMedia, LLC - with extensions and everything. Thanks to @Grasshopper.@JayVig
Should You Support Nat'l Entrepreneurs' Day (HR 401)?
After a Twitter petition successfully convinced President Obama to declare a National Entrepreneurs' Day in 2010, a group of entrepreneurs has now set their sights on Congress.
Read More@Grasshopper We love #grasshopper :), you guys rock. #FrogglezGoggles@frogglez
How This Two-Person Company Runs Off Cell Phones
Charlie Philp and Allison Fowler founded Sneakz Organic in 2012 to help parents sneak full servings of vegetables into their children's diet. Today the company sells its juice-box sized chocolate milkshakes in more than 1,000 locations across the U.S. However, with the co-founders based more than a thousand miles apart, with Philp in Colorado and Fowler in California, the two depend on technology to stay connected to each other, their vendors and potential clients.
Read More@Grasshopper We love our phones, and we love ya'll! :)@avad3
CWS is entering a new age of communication with Grasshopper.com. This gives our team the ability to keep in touch with our clients, no matter where they are!CWS, Inc.
@Grasshopper It's my pleasure to come across your service. Great blog. Awesome advice. Fantastic product. Keep up the good work :)@JittaRao
Verbaccino now has a toll-free number: 1-866-981-5082. Thanks @Grasshopper for an easy, painless set-up & @wesbos for the recommendation!@Verbaccino
Thank you @Grasshopper we just got our phone service set up! #entrepreneur #callus #JointheMovement #startup@SocialMVMT
Why You Can't Seem To Get Any Work Done In The Summer
Staying Productive is hard enough when you have a million distractions competing for your attention. But what happens when you throw warmer weather into the mix? Productivity meltdown.
Read MoreImpressed by how easy @Grasshopper was to get up and running. Will definitely be recommending it to my clients as well!@cmrberry
@Grasshopper We've been using your services for the past four months and love it. I can do business anywhere!@FirmSite
Just downloaded your app last week and it totally rocks. We love it. It makes it so much easier to check messages and call history. Nice work!!!iPrintFromHome.com
Got a new #business number last night. Thank you @Grasshopper@Apacheteam6
From the beginning @Grasshopper has stood by me and supported my networking efforts even before I had a business. #Visionary@JessicaFastball
NY Tech Day Startup Resources
Our sponsors offer some incredible resources that can help your startup grow.
Read MoreThrilled & relieved to have moved our business phone service to @Grasshopper.@thegreenflyer
Thanks @Grasshopper for doing such a great thing by showcasing your customers. We were so happy to be featured today...customer for life!@titanppc
The Undervalued Resource of Employee Referrals and How to Get More of Them
Jennifer Joos is the people strategy manager at Grasshopper, a virtual phone system for entrepreneurs and small businesses. At Grasshopper, it's just as important as anywhere else to keep top shelf talent perpetually applying for employment.
Read More@Grasshopper Indeed and thanks for the reliable connection to my clients via your FAB service.@WriteOnCreative
Woohoo! Finally opened a Grasshopper.com account for my new business, goGreen LED Lighting! Love the "go as you grow" plan! Can't wait to be paying more. Which will of course mean we're growing - right?Adrian Martinez
@Grasshopper 855-YES-I-REPAIR thanks to you guys customers now have easy memory to our toll free number!@phone_fixers
Where do the 1600+ startups come from?
1600+ startups applied to this year's MassChallenge accelerator program. Here's a look into where they come from!
Read MoreGreat phone system for entrepreneurs. We use it at #LoudRumor!@LoudRumor
Just signed up my company www.worldwideflyer.com with Grasshopper and I couldn't be happier with how easy and fast it was. Plus, I super love the main greeting with extension options.Oliver Pozo
Content Marketing Is A Long-Term Commitment, Not A Campaign
Stick to it, and you could create something like Grasshopper's blog. Grasshopper, which is a virtual phone service for entrepreneurs, publishes high-quality articles full of valuable insight.
Read More@grasshopper makes BYOD legit.@seriousstartups
25 Entrepreneurs Reveal What They Wish They'd Known Before Their First Startup
Founding a company isn't for the faint of heart. Every entrepreneur — no matter the size of their company — faces tough decisions and seemingly insurmountable struggles at some point in the process of getting their idea off the ground.
Read MoreSaberfeet follows very few corporate accounts, but we're a proud @Grasshopper supporter mainly because they're so darn nice. #Communication@Saberfeet
Loving our new phone system from @Grasshopper - Voice mail voice talent courtesy of @Subcutaneous88 - thanks Coco.@ZipNC
We are happy to be new @Grasshopper customers #entrepreneurship - Goodbye Google Voice, you served us well but it's time to move up!@cloudPWR
How You Will Find Your Next Job On Twitter
You've probably heard about people who landed a book deals from their popular tweets, or that Seth Meyers found several writers for his new show on Twitter.
Read MoreThis service is wonderful! Unbelievably affordable for what it does, ease of use and the different dynamic it brings to your small business! Tech support is phenomenal and ridiculously fast with their responses to issues. Highly recommend!Suitable Wiring Solutions, LLC
@Grasshopper Thanks to you all, we're able to make our clients even happier!@SkinOwl
Having @Grasshopper route office calls to my mobile is the best.@stevemanuel
@grasshopper great service offering! Going to recommend you to our audience!@WebPowerUp
Relationships pivotal to keeping pace with social media change
One key to staying up-to-date on the ever-changing social media landscape is old-fashioned networking.
Read MoreI want to say thank you SO MUCH to your support team! Once again they have helped my business through an issue. You guys are always, ALWAYS fast with your responses and resolutions!Tina Marie
Who knew that our 800# would help us better process client feedback. #launchwell Thanks @grasshopper!@kymoore1
@grasshopper you have GREAT Customer Service! Love getting problems solved quickly and there's always a pleasant voice on the other end!@themattcraig
@grasshopper You are to phones what we are to video/audio. Making a Difference!@avadthree
Thanks for the mention today Grasshopper.com! We love your service and couldn't do business without!@ZoomShift
@missusP I know that as a company, @Grasshopper's been a great supporter of Boston's tech and startup communities.@JayNeely
@sajennings No brainer...@grasshopper is simple, affordable and the team is great. Totally meets our needs.@paulmay
Great mobile app @Grasshopper. #workanywhere@chuckmalcomson
Love this #24hour customer service from @Grasshopper! Seriously, they are a model for how customer service ought to be done. #phonesystem@gregoryahoffman
@Grasshopper Still think you guys are awesome on the interwebs. Here's to a profitable and connected 2014! #Cheers@JessicaFastball
Should You Hire a Professional Doodler?
Many companies are now hiring specialized artists to record their brainstorming sessions. Here's why.
Read More@Grasshopper We use your service for http://MiamiFishing.com and love it. Your call tracking and routing helps our business!@stuntdubl
@Grasshopper Thanks for years of Grate service, you have been an asset to our company and we hope your business continues to grow@GrillGrate
10 creative PR ideas to try
Grasshopper claims to be the phone system for entrepreneurs. You can regularly hear the company's advertisements on conventional radio stations, but it wasn't always that way.
Read MoreReminded again how great grasshopper.com is to set up. New 800 number created in five minutes. #startuplife@pkim
Super impressed with @Grasshopper so far. Setup was easy and support is quick + effective. Keep up the great work!@GregSkloot
12 Ways To Thank Your Customers Without Breaking The Bank
Every customer likes the free recognition (and marketing push) that comes from being showcased on another company's website. Create a thank-you page on your site that highlights your top customers and why you appreciate them so much.
Read More@Grasshopper has the BEST customer service around. #greatcustomerservice@axmujica
My eCommerce store 1800 number is blowing up this morning! Thanks to @grasshopper for their service!@BlakeAAnderson
How data mining can boost your revenue by 300%
Virtual phone system provider, Grasshopper, built its data analytics engine for a mere $8,000, which included software and a week's worth of training from software provider NeuroSolutions.
Read MoreLooking forward to using the @Grasshopper phone system! Very easy to use cutting edge technology.@ClaybrookFarms
5 Golden Press Release Free Keys To Building Successful Buzz For Your Startup
One of the best examples of creative PR still has to be Grasshopper.com sending 25,000 chocolate covered grasshoppers to 5,000 bloggers, politicians, celebrities, entrepreneurs, CEOs, journalists, reporters, and TV anchors. Spoiler alert: they got a ton of media attention without using a press release.
Read More@Grasshopper you guys have an awesome support team!! They got me all setup with an after-hours greeting. #Impressed@justinbraden
What are you doing to WOW customers and contacts into raving fans?
I don't know about you, but when I was a kid I was always really excited to check the mail. Something about the anticipation and the thrill of getting something made checking the mail exciting. Of course, the thrill is gone now. Who wants to rush to open bills and junk mail?
Read More@Grasshopper basically launched my last business by using you guys. The best system out there. If you want professional quality ✔ it's here.@zebulonthomas
Is Your Company An Industry Leader?
Customers naturally trust companies that provide them with good information. Great examples of companies that make a point of doing this are HubSpot, Grasshopper, Switch Video, and Moz.
Read MoreWe love @Grasshopper. New iPhone app is exactly what we needed. Thank you!@JRorwig
How to Make Company Announcements in Buzzworthy Ways
Even direct mailers can be effective: Kabani recalls that Grasshopper launched its Entrepreneur Movement by sending 5,000 chocolate-covered grasshoppers to major influencers.
Read More@selenavidya We've been testing Grasshopper. So far they're awesome.@rob_neu
Busting the Myth on Company Culture
A strong company culture is crucial to your company's success, and as a leader, you need to prioritize this core business concept today. If you're skeptical, look to the learnings of Grasshopper co-founder Siamak Taghaddos as an example.
Read MoreI love my @Grasshopper phone system. On the road and want to transfer a call? No problem. Just hit ## - it's that easy!@AdrianneMachina
These entrepreneurs are on Business No. 3 - at least
Best advice: Keep money in the company
Read More@ufsguy Great choice! @grasshopper is awesome!@AmirLearner
@Grasshopper your product rocks! Just signed up, totally setup and functional in 2 minutes. Thanks!!@SK2Building
Everything has been great! Setup was a breeze. Very excited to have @Grasshopper on our team.@MaddieMcCarthy
@SK2Building we're long time users of @Grasshopper - from 10 employees to 35. We love it.@homestars
WOM Tip #198: Be an advocate for your customers
Fantastic customer service is a huge opportunity for word of mouth marketing. Show them you care, and they'll appreciate you and talk about you. But what if you took that kind of service one step further by becoming an advocate for your customers?
Read More To Boost Efficiency, Rethink Company Culture
In this case study, telecom startup Grasshopper explains how rethinking its values helped realign the company's goals, reduce turnover and find the cash to reinvest in itself.
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Businesses of Varied Sizes Find Customer Relationship Help
FOR MICROBUSINESSES “Very small companies usually just need something to manage contacts,” said Ms. Larrimore. Her own firm used Batchbook until it reached 17 staff members, then it switched to Sugar C.R.M.
Read More@Grasshopper loving the service. Should be standard issue for #startups.@je0xff
Just heard my new voicemail for my number 1-855-4FAYDRA. I love your company! Thanks so much for all your help. You have been a pleasure to work with.Faydra Koenig
Announcing a Live Chat With Grasshopper Founder David Hauser
Streaming live on Mashable, Grasshopper founder David Hauser will answer questions from readers at 3 p.m. EST (12 p.m. PST) Thursday, Feb. 28. As part of the Young Entrepreneur Council’s #StartupLab initiative, a virtual mentorship program, David will appear live via video chat broadcast on this site.
Read MoreWe have had some of our best leads through our Grasshopper phone system. Most likely it's because they are also emailed to us and we can respond in record time. Thanks again!Anthony Kirlew
Having a phone number on our site increased conversion of site visitors to sign ups and paid users 1.8%!!Allan Branch LessAccounting
What It’s Really Like to Have a Quirky Job Title? The ‘Ambassador of Buzz’ Has His Say
Hey, if nothing else, having an offbeat job title helped the Ambassador of Buzz generate enough buzz to be featured in a Q&A at Time.com.
Read More@grasshopper your onboarding support is world class-from the automated call from CEO to easy to follow reminders and tips - super impressive@readypulse
Just heard my new voice mail for my 1-855-4FAYDRA. I love your company! Thanks so much for all your help. You have been a pleasure to work with.Faydra Koenig
Even though we live in the world of email & texting, faxing still exists. I love how @grasshopper sends them to me via email in PDF format!!@mschenese
If We Have A Secretary’s Day, We Should Have An Entrepreneurs’ Day, Right? Now We Do.
Entrepreneurs built America. Research by The Kauffman Foundation suggests that all of the net job creation is coming from newly created companies.
Read More How the Rest of the Country Can Support Sandy Victims
Does your company have a product or service that can help victims recover? Your company may be able to give back far beyond simply providing money and positive thinking.
Read MoreGrasshopper works great for my business at www.waterboony.com! A fantastic service for messages and voice mail for business! Highly Recommended!John Temblador
Why Offering Discounts May Be a Major Mistake
Shoppers love a bargain. The likes of Groupon and LivingSocial wouldn’t exist otherwise, and the art of bargain hunting long predates daily-deal sites. Among the key reasons why offering discounts can be such a powerful sales tool: Most people aren’t very good at math.
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The Secret Marketing Question: What Are You Really Selling?
Another excellent example in the online arena is Grasshopper. On the surface, it looks like they offer a digital phone service for small businesses.
Read MoreHelping us get published in the Memphis Business Journal was a huge milestone for us, and has been in our marketing packets ever since. Thank you!Russell Mallette CatDat
As an owner of a small company, I put Grasshopper on my list of must-have business solutions@audioblog
5 Reasons You Need a Brand Ambassador
It’s impossible to build a successful small business without making sales. But that doesn’t mean there is only one way to manage a sales force.
Read More Evaluating the Effects of Accelerators? Not So Fast
If anything good can be said about this agonizingly slow economic recovery, it is that there is growing interest in helping startups launch and succeed, because we know that new firms create new jobs.
Read MoreMy numbers were ported today! I am liking the ease of customizing my extensions, etc.!Richard Ferris
Congrats 2 Grasshopper.com folks 4 rising above the noise...got my attention by sending chocolate grasshoppers https://grasshopper.com/ideaJason Calacanis calcanis.com
Sifting The Startup Scene For Small Business Tools
Since nobody works harder than the people running small businesses, nobody stands to benefit more from the improved efficiency, reach and impact offered by new digital tools.
Read More@grasshopper I do <3 my Grasshopper phone number - can’t help but sharing it!!@marenkate
Why You Should Think Like a Fortune 500 CEO from Day 1- and Other Branding Lessons from Grasshopper.
If you're an entrepreneur and use a phone system for business (other than your personal cell) you're probably using Grasshopper. At the very least, you've probably heard of the virtual phone system that enables entrepreneurs to work from anywhere while maintaining a professional presence.
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30 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs of 2011
It's that time of year again when we put together our 30 most influential young entrepreneurs list. Last year, the entire list was valued at close to $100billion, this year we lead off with a young entrepreneur who's company is valued at $100billion alone. Each of these founders and CEOs are running ...
Read MoreYoyometrics.com Loves Grasshopper.com!!Jason Reuben
As a major gift / non-profit fundraiser I am now a huge fan of Grasshopper. The company truly saved the day (and my sanity).Carolyn Appelton Carolyn Appelton, Inc
@RichBortBot I’ve never had any issues with @grasshopper. It’s a great product, and they offere a great service. Highly recommend.@katewalling
Start-up on a Budget: 14 Cheap Tools
Starting a business and trying to keep costs down? Use these expert tips to find resources that can cut your overhead. As a small business owner, you already know that "fast,” "easy” and "cheap” are magic words. So I asked my personal network of "Start-up Business Warriors” some of their ...
Read MoreGood news for me, I have finally found the one phone system I will not need to replace! This is a big deal, since it will allow me to use my (limited) brain power on building my business and not on phone maintenanceMike Michalowicz Entrepreneur.com
Building Credibility with E-Commerce Customers You Can't See
The abundant emergence of Internet business is not a coincidence; companies see how lucrative e-commerce can be and are jumping at the opportunity. Corporations are moving their store fronts to desktops and raking in the cash in the process. Easily navigated websites, organized inventory and the convenience ...
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Top Tech Video of the Day: [Stuff] Entrepreneurs Say
“Connect it to Facebook, viral spread, boom, boom.” I have no idea what that means but I do know that for some reason, I’m still not tired of the Sh*t [fill in the blank] Says meme. This video is for anyone who’s spent more than five minutes reading Techcrunch, knows what Y Combinator is and has faced the ...
Read MoreDavid Hauser & Siamak Taghaddos are two of the smartest young entrepreneurs I knowDonna Fenn - Inc / BNET UpStarts
5 Online Tools for Starting Entrepreneurs
It’s a new year…time for small business owners to think big!
1. Grasshopper::This online phone service allows you to make your cell phone (and those of your employees) into a full service business landline. No matter which cell phone customers call they are directed through your main system, just like the ...
Thanks for the heads up...and for working early on a Saturday morning! I'm glad to hear we are not the only IT Company working weekends =)Borelli Designs
Designed to Encourage Mingling
Grasshopper LLC, a virtual phone-system company, moved into a custom-renovated office in Needham, Mass., last month. The upgrade, which cost $200,000, features a family-style kitchen and eating area, telecommunications technologies and modern furniture. The design encourages mingling and collaboration.
Read More@grasshopper You guys are incredible. I have been with you for 3 years now and can’t think of a company that over-delivers like you guys do!@savannahchris
I’m more and more impressed with @grasshopper every day. Time to cancel my eFax after using it for four years!@iatropoulous