Are you still using a traditional fax machine in your business? If so, you should really take a look at one of the many internet fax services available.

My provider of choice for the past 5 years has been MyFax.com.

Internet fax services are used by individuals and businesses to send and receive faxes using their existing email accounts.

MyFax.com, and other providers, offer a huge advantage over the traditional fax machine including:

• sending and receiving faxes anywhere you have an internet connection
  
• a separate phone line is NOT needed
  
• no equipment and supplies are needed
  
• reduction in paper use and energy consumption
  
• the faxing process is MUCH faster
  
• you get a real fax number- local or toll-free
  

Considering the advantages above, these providers offer exceptional value. Payment plans will vary among providers. I pay $10.00 each month which allows me to fax up to 100 pages and receive up to 200 pages. MyFax.com actually offers a One Month Free Trial as well.

This service is so easy to use. It's basically just like sending someone an email with an attachment. I should also point out, the person receiving your fax does NOT have to have the same provider or any internet fax provider to receive the fax.

Here's what it looks like when you are sending a fax:

When someone sends you a fax, it simply shows up in your inbox with all of your other email like shown below:

Feel free to throw your old fax machine out the window (or recycle it). Once you try an internet fax service you will never go back.

Go to www.myfax.com to get the free trial for one month.

You can also view a video tutorial at this link: http://www.myfax.com/include/tutorials/How_to_Send_and_Receive/