When seeking out a vanity number, it can be difficult to find a true 800 number, meaning one that starts with the 800 prefix. To some that might pose a problem but know that the recognition levels for prefixes outside of the true 800 are way up in today’s society. The 866 prefix was first introduced in the year 2000 to accommodate the growing demand for toll free numbers by businesses and private residents. New studies show that nine years later, the prefix 866 is recognized and understood to be a free number for callers to make. The demographic age group that most recognizes the 866 prefix is between the ages of 18-55. If your business specifically caters to that … (more)

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Ever wonder what happens when a company goes out of business and gives up their toll free phone numbers? Well, it’s pretty simple actually. When a toll free number gets disconnected, it goes through what is commonly referred to as an aging process. The process goes on for approximately four months and will not be available to other consumers or businesses until that time period ends.
There are two main reasons why disconnected toll free numbers go through the aging process.
Rethinking Customers
when a customer gives up a toll free number for whatever reason, they can use the four month time period to decide whether or not to get the number back. In many cases, a disconnected number was the result of … (more)

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Statistically speaking, toll free numbers are proven to be a vital part of any business. Interestingly, toll free numbers were first created in the 1960’s so that big corporations could feel free to keep their customers on hold for longer periods of time. Since there was not cost involved for the customer, it worked well. Since then, the use of toll free numbers has skyrocketed and even today, there doesn’t seem to be any end of use in site.
Let’s look at some general statistics about toll free numbers and get a better understanding of why a toll free number is essential for good business.

More than 90% of Americans use toll free numbers, with more than a third of people making … (more)

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When you are looking to set up a business with both an internet presence and a toll free number, it is important to find a connection between your vanity number and your domain name before establishing either one. When you are just starting out with a new business, creating a brand for yourself will make your business more visible and recognizable.
The mistake many people will initially make is to establish a domain name first before investigating the possibility of a toll free vanity number. While it is not always easy to get the toll free number or the domain name you were interested in, there is many possibilities available if you put a little creativity into your marketing plan. A … (more)

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Many businesses understand the power of a toll free vanity number. Vanity numbers are a specifically created phone number, created alphanumerically to spell out terms related to your business. With the toll free vanity number, research has proven time and time again that consumers are more likely to contact companies whose names they can recall from memory. By incorporating key terms into your vanity phone number, you can easily increase interest in your company and make it easier for people to reach out and do business with you.
Vanity numbers can be an excellent marketing tool but with so many businesses it can be tricky to come up with a vanity number not used by anyone else. When creating a vanity … (more)

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With so many businesses doubling up on their efficiency practices since the hard-hitting recession, it is no surprise that more business owners are doing more personal investigation into how company funds are being spent. Since many companies shell out a lot of cash to keep their business operating efficiently, many are going back and re-analyzing what technologies are working for the company and which are not.
Many business owners will find that their phone technologies are costing them a fortune. Companies need to keep an open line of communication at all times between their customers and their clients. Having a toll free number is almost a necessity these days since callers do want to pay money to reach your company and … (more)

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When you have a small business that you operate from your own home, it certainly is important that you do everything you can to save on expenses and keep overhead low. Since many small businesses still require top-notch communication abilities, many businesses will have to install a second phone line to keep up with calls.
One way to avoid having to incur the costs of an expensive phone line is to incorporate a toll free 800 number into their business. The toll free number allows not only for more customer contact because it is free, it also cuts out the expenses of a second phone line through your phone company.
Having a toll free phone number, you also get features of the … (more)

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Call forwarding is a convenient tool that not only allows your callers to reach you without great difficulty, it also enables busy entrepreneurs or company staff to have the freedom to work as necessary.
With so many changes in the workplace of today, companies need to find more innovative ideas for creating a great place to work that will continue to retain employees, especially during these particularly difficult economic times. One such way to allow for more staff flexibility is to allow people to work from home and other locations. With a toll free phone number and the features of the virtual PBX phone technology, staying in communication is no longer as difficult as it once was. Calls coming into any … (more)

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Many businesses have at least one toll free line to allow potential customers easier access to their business and staff. But many companies have several key departments that could benefit from it’s own toll free vanity number.
One of the key areas businesses need a toll free number to service clients is for the customer service department. Having a toll free number is almost  a requirement nowadays because many people will refuse to make a phone call otherwise. If a potential customer does not feel as though they can reach you at any time, they may not choose to call your company in the first place.
Another area where a toll free number can be crucial is in the sales department. Consumers … (more)

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