Posted on July 13, 2010 by smsgov
In an unstable economy, small businesses need reliable marketing tools to increase the flow of new and repeat business and compete with bigger, sustained companies. Toll free numbers instantly win customer confidence and give new businesses the jumpstart they need to grow into sustained companies.
Advisors say the best way to obtain a toll free number before supply runs out is to use a legal, reliable toll free service provider that has access to the database of available numbers.
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Posted on July 12, 2010 by smsgov
There is differing information circulating about the time frame for the release of the new 855 toll free phone numbers. Some say end of 2011, some say within a few months. Either way, potential subscribers should contact a reputable toll free service provider and learn how to prepare to get a new custom 855 toll free phone number.
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Posted on July 12, 2010 by smsgov
An older study indicated that businesses with 20% or more of their clients out of state needed to get a toll free number. The numbers have rapidly changed since then because of growing internet use and the ability to gain a client and ship products. Many small and start up companies are actually getting repeat business by having a website and even having vacationers request their products via phone – this is big!
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Posted on July 12, 2010 by smsgov
As the bad economy and the failing auto industry drives consumers to buy used vehicles instead of new, the Connecticut Better Business Bureau is promoting a toll free service to help consumers find good deals on used cars.
Some of the information discussed on the toll free hotline are the age of the car, safety issues, how long the consumer intends to keep it, features, and anticipated maintenance expenses. The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) toll-free hotline is 800-424-9393.
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Posted on July 11, 2010 by smsgov
Day 83 and the oil is still gushing through the Gulf Of Mexico. Florida State officials are trying to connect with people and information through a toll free telephone number. If oil is sighted on Florida’s coastline report it to the State Warning Point at 1-877-2-SAVE-FL (1-877-272-8335).
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Posted on July 11, 2010 by smsgov
With 1-800 numbers becoming more and more difficult to obtain, some business owners are finding relief by securing 877 numbers.
Supplies of 800 numbers are decreasing while demand is growing. According to the Federal Communications Commissions, toll free service is a valuable commodity for businesses and popularity is consistently on the rise. The availability of toll free numbers is plummeting yet there are no immediate plans by the FCC to overcome the shortage by launching the reserved 855 numbers
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Posted on July 11, 2010 by smsgov
Toll Free companies often get asked by customers if they will be charged when someone calls their toll free number as a solicitor. The good news is that solicitors shouldn’t be calling toll free numbers and can actually receive a hefty fine for doing so! Another concern is that of prank callers. If you have a fear of someone using your toll free number inappropriately you can worry no more – you get the caller identification of the person calling. If it’s a prank call you will have the proper information needed to determine who has called. Many people believe that a person will not do a prank call if they know they will be known. Touche!
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Posted on July 10, 2010 by smsgov
When the new 855 toll free area codes are released as expected, just how many new numbers will that provide to us? Millions. There are 10,000 new numbers with each digit sequence. For instance, 855-111-???? would give us 10,000 new numbers. Many sequential digits are removed from the equation so the number is not an absolute. However, these millions of new possibilities would offer businesses many marketing options and help companies reach consumers in the best way possible–through a toll free phone call. Subscribers will be able to add additional toll free numbers or get brand new ones with the 855 area code. Its been a decade since the previous toll free area code was released. It is time for 855.
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Posted on July 10, 2010 by smsgov
What happens if regulators discover illegal hoarding or sales of toll free numbers. If the FCC discovers illegal hoarding, they immediately send out disconnect and suspend letters to the owner of the numbers. Additionally, the brokering of toll free numbers can result in hefty fines. Remember, last year, an astounding daily fine of $11,000 was reportedly imposed on a California company accused of improperly using toll free numbers.
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Posted on July 10, 2010 by smsgov
Business owners really want toll free service. It pays to look around at the various providers but one major thing is for sure: “Having a toll free number really increases business,” says one, and many other, business owners. If you look at the list of Fortune 500 companies you won’t see any without a toll free number gracing the pages of their ads, websites, or product lines. The answer to ‘why?’ was simple… You make yourself more available by having a toll free. You let potential customers know that you are willing to foot the bill in the hopes that they will buy your product. You don’t ask for anything in advance accept a chance!
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