DECEMBER, 2009
We’ve had our first light snow flurries, and Black Friday has passed, America is bustlin’ and hustlin’ getting ready for the upcoming Holidays. We always enjoy a potluck Thanksgiving Luncheon and a company provided lunch for Winter Holidays. It’s one of the things, a couple, (well maybe just me!) always look forward to—spending time with the Cottrell Family. We’d like to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
NOVEMBER, 2009
As the holidays approach, along with other factors, many people will be in and out of the office. One quick way to make sure you’re efficient with your customers is to enable call forwarding or ringing call coverage on your NEC phones. With call forwarding, you can forward the missing person’s calls to another extension, or to a number outside of the office (cell phones). With ringing call coverage, you can program a hotkey on your telephone that lets you know when another extensions phone is ringing. For more information, give us a call and we can walk you through!
OCTOBER, 2009
We have had a lot of interest in our available headsets lately. We offer 4 different headsets for both the NEC and Cisco systems. Headsets vary in price range and functionality, and yes, we do carry Bluetooth varieties. If you’re interested in getting more information on headsets please don’t hesitate to contact Katie: kforness@cottcomm.com. SEPTEMBER, 2009
One Click Contact. We have set up and easy way to contact our team should you need assistance with your systems. By easily emailing helpdesk@cottcomm.com you can report any trouble and we will let you know your status and dispatch technical assistance. So far, our customers are loving it!
AUGUST, 2009
Holy Demo’s batman! If you weren’t aware, Cottrell has a fully equipped conference room to demonstrate the effectiveness of the systems we offer. Both NEC and Cisco Systems are regularly set up and we highly encourage any and all customers to take a look at the new systems gidgets and gadgets. We especially enjoy the Cisco Ringtones!
JULY, 2009
Dog Days of Summer if we do say so ourselves! It’s hot outside and it’s hot inside—it’s hot everywhere!! Our new sales have been pretty steamy, too—it’s a refreshing glass of lemonade in this economy, that’s for sure. Cottrell has decided to participate in the Lamb’s Basket Food Drive via Alphagraphics (a new member of the Cottrell Fam!)—at the month’s end, we gave a heaping box filled with non perishables (including some tasty cups’o’noodles!) to families in need in the surrounding areas, especially that of Henrico County.
JUNE, 2009
Ahh, summertime! It’s the start of summer vacations, tanned skin and enjoyable weekend stories. The kids are out of school enjoying themselves and vegetables are sprouting from gardens. And yes, we have to admit, like most businesses, it slows down a bit around here throughout the summer. Looking forward to our vacations and memory making this summer—especially the pictures we rotate of the Cottrell Employee children at the beach!
MAY, 2009
As a twenty six year old company, we've seen a lot in our days. While competitors have come and gone, Cottrell has adjusted and adapted to the changes in technology, embracing it and providing it to Central Virginia businesses. And as new media and web 2.0 progresses, we're also welcoming it with welcome arms.
You can now find Cottrell not only blogging away at Blogspot, but also on Twitter and Facebook. Our company, along with some of our employees are also on LinkedIn.
APRIL, 2009
The Human Network is everywhere, including here at Cottrell. As the leader in networking and communications, Cisco is already helping small businesses around the world work better by solving everyday business challenges. With customizable designs for your network, Cisco offers the broadest portfolio of products with prices for small businesses. The reliability, security and performance you expect from Cisco, and the service, history and dependability from Cottrell provide a win-win situation for any company.
MARCH, 2009
Throughout its history, Cottrell has provided customer’s affordable Maintenance Agreements to continuously protect their investments. As a precaution with the downturn of the economy, Cottrell has reinvented its Maintenance options. Offering three levels of coverage, based on a percentage of equipment cost, Cottrell has formulated a tier system to allow comfort and custom-made protection plans easily obtainable and affordable.
FEBRUARY, 2009
The economy isn’t making life easy for anyone and Cottrell realizes this notion. Over our tenure, we’ve gone through similar times and adjusted, reacted and pulled through--just as we will during this downturn. We know that times are tough for all, and that’s one of the reasons Cottrell offers options to customers both new and old. Offering lease options and easy payment plans with grow able hybrid NEC systems, as well as innovative Cisco Networks; Cottrell has laid out alternatives for all companies, no matter how the economy has affected business. For current customers, adjustable systems allow easy Moves, Adds and Changes with a simple telephone call or email to our office. Cottrell has sustained tough economic times before and solidly stood by our customer base, we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
JANUARY 2009
A New Year and new possibilities are abound! Cottrell has fully thrown itself into its Data Networking Division, providing customers a one-stop-shop for all technology needs. Not only can customers lower their overhead with one company providing both telecommunication and data needs, they can also rely on the same company that’s been providing solid dependability for over 25 years.