Greater Demand Causes Supply Toll Free Supply To Be Cut Short

Thirteen years after the federal government rationed the dwindling supply of toll free numbers, reports are circulating that rationing will once again be implemented. Severe shortages of 800 numbers are forcing these extreme measures as a means of protecting the limited remaining supply.

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Expanding Your Business with Toll Free Numbers

Utilizing multiple toll free phone numbers is a proven marketing tool that can increase existing business and jump-start a new company. Several great, memorable, toll free numbers will reach countless potential customers and clients. Toll free service is so affordable that anyone can get multiple numbers and still save over standard service. By advertising more than one toll free number, you can reach more customer and get more business coming your way. Let your customers call you for free.

Business Marketers Highly Recommend Toll Frees

With the economy not expected to rally anytime soon, economists are advising business owners to shift their marketing tactics to direct response—including using toll free phone numbers to attract consumers and sustain relationships with existing customers. Toll free is a proven marketing strategy that marketing experts say is a necessity in these days of staunch competition for every consumer dollar.

State Uses Toll Free To Connect With Victims

Below is an Associated Press article about more governmental toll free phone number use. This is becoming a common way for officials to connect with constituents.

Government officials in North Carolina want to hear from people who say they were sterilized through a state program that ended almost 40 years ago. A state agency announced Tuesday a toll-free number for callers to provide information and confirm the identification of someone who was sterilized under the authority of the North Carolina Eugenics Board. More than 7,600 people were sterilized by choice or coercion under the program between 1933 and 1973. Callers will have to fill out a verification form.

Gov. Beverly Perdue created a foundation designed to determine how to compensate victims. But there’s no money set aside right now for that assistance. The N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation said verification doesn’t guarantee the person will receive compensation.

The toll free number is 1-877-550-6013 and will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Verification forms also are available online at http://www.sterilizationvictims.nc.gov

Ration Bill Defeat Spurs Rise In Service Applications

Heeding recent warnings about the rapid decline of 800 numbers, subscribers are applying for toll free service at record rates. A steady stream of requests are pouring in for toll free 800, 888, 877, and 866 numbers and applications are expected to continue to rise this year.

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Companies Establishing Toll Free To Help Their Own Employees.

We are noticing another growing trend in the use of toll free phone numbers. Large companies and corporations are offering toll free phone numbers for their employees to use if they have any workplace harassment or human resources issues that they want to discuss with someone outside their immediate department in order to avoid retaliation etc. These workplace toll free phone numbers are becoming the norm in the business world.

Consumers Clammor for Toll Free 855 Numbers

The release of the new 855 numbers within the next year or so will relieve subscribers who are spending hours or even days trying to find a suitable number that matches their image and needs. Many good numbers are taken and are being used by successful companies. The 855 area codes will allow a host of new possibilities. Savvy business owners are already getting ideas of the perfect number for their companies. Many toll free providers can help you learn now how to secure those numbers later. Make sure to deal with a provider that has been in business for a substantial amount of time, has flexible programs and offers fiber optics.

A Virtual Office Could Be What You’ve Been Looking For

When starting a new company, there are many decisions to be made on communications, advertising, marketing, and customer service. Toll free phone service combined with virtual office systems streamlines management needs and reduces communications costs. With a toll free phone system that mimics corporate phone set-ups, any small business can have comprehensive telephone connections without having to install any new equipment or purchase new set-ups. We are finding that virtual office systems are becoming more and more popular, especially as companies attempt to keep their staff costs down.

Which Level of Service Meets Your Needs?

When getting a full service toll free/virtual office system, advise your clients to carefully consider the options. For instance, they should think carefully before getting the type of automated system that may turn off potential customers. These systems can be effective for some types of businesses: but they can be a detriment for many others. Consider whether an automated system matches a company’s image. If they do decide to go with an IVR system, buying one instead of renting one typically makes more financial sense.

Savvy Subscribers Move Fast on 855 Numbers

Reports are rampant that the new 855 toll free phone numbers are quickly being secured by businesses, charities and for personal use nationwide since their release last week. Service providers are reporting high volume of interest in the new 855 phone numbers. The best combinations will indeed go fast. Then, the next round will be the 844 phone numbers will will likewise be scooped up swiftly by savvy subscribers.