Read this before choosing 0800 number for your small business telephone system
Non geographic number helps businesses to increase their call traffic. These numbers can be easily embedded in your small business telephone system. 0800 numbers are most popular of the non geographic numbers, and they are mostly toll free.
0800 numbers allow your customers to call you without being charged. This not only increases the amount of calls your business receives, it also gives you the chance to measure which of your services are most popular.
0800 number owners are charged for each call they receive. When a person dials in 0800 number owners can “point” their numbers to any landline (or mobile) that they designate.
The phone line that you use to receive the call does not necessarily have to be dedicated to 0800; it can be a standard phone that you use to make and receive normal calls.
Follow this advice before buying an 0800 number:
1. Make sure 0800 is right for you
2. Work with a reputable 0800 numbers company
3. Get the company contact address if buying an 0800 number online
4. Beware of ‘free’ numbers
5. Get itemised bills with phone calls charged by the second
6. Be prepared to pay more for 0800 to a mobile7. Cater for your international calls
8. Don’t pay a fortune for a so-called memorable number
9. Don’t buy into ‘free minutes’
10. Make sure your 0800 number is moveable
For more information on other non geographical numbers such as 0845 numbers and 0844 numbers please contact 08 Direct.