While it’s true you may occasionally experience a dropped call or hear a bit of an echo, all and all when it comes to VOIP technology, Skype has really stood out as a leader.

And for good reason.

If you operate your business in a virtual environment, Skype is just an all around great tool. Whether you need to hold a conference call, make a video call, IM or just make a standard call to an individual, you can do it all through Skype. And best of all, it usually costs you next to nothing (and in some cases it is completely FREE of charge).

Obviously Skype (as well as its competitors) and the VOIP technology is nothing new, but I am pretty excited about a recent find that I believe makes Skype even better. The CuPhone is a small plug-in that lets you answer and make calls via any cordless phone. It even carries over some of the Skype features, one major one being caller ID. A pretty economical purchase at $39 when you compare it to the Skype phones. Plus the convenience of having one device handle your VOIP calls and landline calls is great way to keep your work space uncluttered.