Posted on July 24, 2010 by smsgov
Concerns about Internet fraud and other scams can harm legitimate business sales. But business owners nationwide are finding solutions to this growing problem by using toll free phone numbers to communicate with their customers. Toll free phone numbers provide a sense of security for customers wary of scam businesses. Scammers won’t save the customer money by paying for the calls themselves. By offering toll free, business owners can distinguish themselves from the frauds.
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Posted on July 21, 2010 by smsgov
Posted on July 21, 2010 by smsgov
Every one of the 50 States have 1-800 hotline phone numbers advertised for citizens to report crisis situations, health concerns, child neglect, environmental problems, and to request constituent assistance. Nationwide, smaller government agencies–counties, towns, and villages—are likewise beginning to offer their residents 1-800 numbers to report concerns and to ask questions.
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Posted on July 16, 2010 by smsgov
These days, it seems that consumers recognize the real value of toll free over standard phone service. Experts say that the increase in consumer recognition of the advantages of 1-800 numbers is related to the tangible financial benefits of using toll free, particularly in tough economic times. Businesses with a 1-800 number can see almost instant increases in sales, word of mouth referrals, and a decrease in product returns. Standard local phone service often does not provide any of these advantages.
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Posted on July 15, 2010 by smsgov
Toll free providers are as apt anyone to make a mistake. Sometimes the mistake can cost you big time…
Read more here.
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Posted on July 14, 2010 by smsgov
Mortgage companies have found it difficult to get prospective clients this past year and a half. Not having a 1-800 number isn’t helping and loan modifiers and real estate agents alike went clamoring to get one when they realized things weren’t getting better…
More info here!
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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!
Read the other study here.
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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!
More tid bits here!
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Posted on July 9, 2010 by smsgov
The Timesunion.com is reporting troubles with broadband phone service and 911. Phone service over the Internet can cause problems for callers trying to reach 911 that traditional phone lines (and fiber optic technology) don’t have. Emergency assistance professionals are advising callers whose home phone line is the Internet to manually check to see that the 911 system knows where to find them.
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Posted on June 23, 2010 by smsgov
Free cell phones are now being provided to needy residents of the U.S. The program is called SafeLink and is intended for low-income families and anyone receiving Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income and other government assistance programs. Safelink is being hailed as a safety program for those who cannot afford phones to stay in touch with children and family or who may need to contact police and medical personnel.
For more information on the free cell phone program go to SafeLink.com or call 1-800-977-3768.
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