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11 Reasons You Need a Separate Work Phone Number for Your Business

Forbes estimates that nearly 600,000 people start new businesses every month, yet none of them obviously start out expecting to fail. Many startups unfortunately do not build from a solid foundation when trying to grow their business. They forget about the level of competition that exists today, for customers, investors, and loans. They fail to realize that effective communication is central to the success of any business. Crucial, really. Setting up a work phone number shows your customers & clients that you are serious about this venture & it can also open the door to a lot of future opportunities. Which I’m pretty sure none of us want to miss out on, amiright? Here Are 11 More Reasons Why Maintaining a Separate Work Phone Number Is Important: 1. Keep your personal calls, well, personal! Handing out business cards with your private number on them, plastering the same …

How an 800 Number Can Make Your Business Stand Out

If you’re looking to attract more leads or establish a more professional image for your business, consider getting an 800 number. Email, online forms, online chat, and social media have become the most common points of contact between businesses and customers. However, plenty of business communications still rely heavily on phone calls. Using 800 numbers gives your business a way to stay connected with customers, no matter what occurs in the future of your business. If you move to a new location or expand your operations, you can continue using the same number. How Do 800 Numbers Work? When a customer calls a 1-800 number, the call is routed through a cloud telephone provider & redirected to the phone number of your choice. For example, you can route calls from the toll-free number to the landline at your business, your mobile phone, or a virtual phone …

Advanced History of the North American Numbering Plan

Why do North American phone numbers have nine digits? Who came up with the numbering system for phones? The use of seven-digit phone numbers across the United States & Canada started in 1947 through the cooperation of local telephone operators, AT&T, and the Bell System. While the telephone was invented in 1876, it wasn’t actually until 70 years later that the North American Numbering Plan was created. The numbering system was part of a large-scale effort to improve long-distance calling. It would eventually be referred to as the (NANP) and remains the standard for assigning phone numbers to this day. Here’s a closer look at the history of the North American Numbering Plan, including why it was necessary and what areas it covers. Calling a Neighbor Required a Telephone Exchange To understand the importance of the NANP, you need to understand how early telephone systems worked. …

The Benefits of Having an 888 Number for Your Business

Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a business owner with a growing organization, an 888 number can be an invaluable asset. It gives customers a convenient way to contact your business, along with many additional benefits. Let’s take a closer look at 888 numbers to find out why you should get one for your business. What Is an 888 Number? 888 numbers are a type of toll-free number. Toll-free numbers start with a three-digit code. Along with 888, phone service providers may offer toll-free numbers that start with 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, or 877. Most people are familiar with 1-800 numbers. 800 numbers were originally released in the 1960s. The availability of toll-free numbers gradually decreased, leading the FCC to release additional toll-free area codes. 888 numbers were added to keep up with the demand for toll-free numbers. Other than the digits used, there is no …

What Makes the Best Phone Tree for Businesses?

As you start expanding your phone system to accommodate the needs of your business, you should consider implementing a phone tree. A phone tree is another name for the automated menus that many businesses use to field customer inquiries. It gives you a way to help callers reach their desired department or extension. However, the benefits of it depend on how it’s set up. In the following article, we’ll examine the main benefits of a phone tree and how to choose the right system for your business. What Is a Phone Tree? A phone tree is a type of automated telephone system that provides callers with voice menus. The menus direct callers to the necessary extension or prerecorded message. Most people have interacted with a phone tree system before. When you call a business & an automated message asks for a voice prompt or numerical prompt, you …

Reasons Why Your Customers Want to Text You

Did you know that over 6 billion texts are sent every day?! Like most new technology, texting did take time to take hold with the public. In 1995, the average American sent just 0.4 text messages per month, according to Mobivity, and by 2000, the number still stood at just 35 a month– or about one text a day. The average American sends about 94 of them per day. Of course, many of these texts come from businesses or bots, not real people. Still, Americans are defaulting to text as their preferred communication medium more & more often. Texting is not a uniquely American habit, either. About five billion people, or 65% of the world’s population, enjoy access to texting. Why do people everywhere love to communicate by text message? And why would a customer want to text your small business instead of calling, emailing, or contacting you through social …

Why You Need a Virtual Phone Number for Your Small Business

Switching to a virtual phone system may help your business become more efficient while presenting a more professional appearance. Staying competitive requires your business to remain connected. Employees need to remain connected to clients, vendors, and each other. A dedicated phone system allows you to assign numbers to specific departments or staff and route calls or texts to different employees. Unfortunately, many small business owners lack the budget for an expensive phone system, which is one of many reasons why a virtual phone system is a smarter choice. What is a Virtual Phone? Virtual phone systems are cloud-based systems that allow users to make and receive calls from any Internet-connected device. Calls and texts are sent and received through the cloud instead of a landline. You gain access to a wide range of features and functionalities designed to support your business operations because the virtual phone number …

5 Best Virtual Phone Number Services for Small Business & Enterprise

Trying to find the right Virtual Phone Number provider for your business? You have come to the right place. We have evaluated and compromised a list of the best options available when it comes to registering a new business phone number. But first, let’s address a few frequently asked questions about virtual phone numbers: What is a Virtual Phone Number? A virtual phone number, also known as a DID or access number, is a telephone number that is not directly associated to a telephone line. These numbers are often programmed to forward incoming calls to one of the pre-set telephone numbers chosen by the client; either Landline, Mobile or VoIP. Virtual phone numbers can be registered with a local or toll free area code & can be customized to provide the perfect vanity number. Can you register multiple Virtual Phone Numbers? Yes, all of the services on our list offer …

12 Fun & Professional Business Voicemail Greetings for 2021

The voicemail greeting is an important element of your business’ phone system because it is often the first impression of your business that customers will have. Creating a really good voicemail greeting is a unique opportunity that you can use to impress customers by putting your best face on, while increasing the chances that you’ll retain their business in those times when you can’t answer the phone. You should feel free to get creative with it if you like, or go with a more straightforward style if that seems to fit better for your business. No matter what style you decide to use, we’re including some simple guidelines that you can reference when you record your greeting. The second portion of this article has 12 scripts that you can either take word-for-word, or use as a jumping-off point to create your own—but first, let’s go over 4 basic elements …

Find a Perfect Toll Free Number with (833) Area Code

Have you dreamed of registering the perfect toll free number for your business? Well, the realization of your dream may be closer than you think—just not in the form that you might expect. On June 3, 2017, a massive collection of phone numbers with a new toll free area code, (833) was opened and made available. What this means is that all the premium vanity numbers and most desirable combinations can be taken again with the new area code. This release comes not a moment too soon because people were beginning to scramble for any decent toll free phone number they could get their hands on. (833) has changed the game. Good Luck Getting an 800 Number Most people are surprised the first time they try to obtain a toll free number when they ask for a number with the classic (800) area code, expecting to be given a variety …

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