These days it seems like everyone has a solution for your voice communications.  The wireless providers have a cell phone for you, the voice over ip (VOIP) providers have an internet line, and of course who could forget the traditional old school landline phone.

To make your life easier, join GrandCentral which allows you to get a local phone number.  With this new number, you are able to:

- Listen in on a voicemail in realtime.

- Keep a phone number that is yours, not your phone or location’s (i.e.- for your lifetime).

- Record separate greetings and ringtones for different individuals or groups.

- Get emails with your voicemails.

Why is this so useful?  Well, if you are like one of the 25 million small businesses currently in the USA, you probably have some trouble separating family/friend life and work life.  Using GrandCentral, you could setup a voicemail for clients that sounds professional and identifies your company, while your friends will here your cheerful usual message.  On top of this, it can save you a lot of time and route your calls to different phones based on who is calling.  Stalker ex-girlfriend? route it to the rejection hotline (973-409-3011 for those of you who have the need).  Important client? route it to a relaxing spa sound MP3 file of your choosing.

GrandCentral is still in Beta, but I highly recommend getting signed up (free) and looking around.  This could be that extra edge you need in your business to appear more professional.