Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Determine how many faxes you will send and receive, and then decide which service meets your needs. Remember that as your business increases, you might be sending more faxes.
Step2
Check the fine print in your contract. Many Internet fax services cap the number of faxes you can send each month; any faxes above that number will incur charges above your monthly fee.
Step3
Investigate the tech support provided by any company you consider. A good company will offer tech support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will be able to solve problems quickly.
Step4
Avoid unnecessary "extras." Faxing over the Internet should not require extra software or other equipment. You should be able to enter your email account to send faxes from anywhere that provides Internet access. Uninterrupted connectivity is essential.
Step5
Eliminate guesswork with Internet fax confirmation. A good Internet fax service always provides confirmation emails, complete with log information including the time your fax was sent and received.