Sunday, May 2, 2010

Using Only Standard Phone Service Is A Disadvantage.

Standard phone service limits your customer base, causes problems if you relocate (you may have to get an entirely new number) and discourages long distance business. These days any company that is still only using a standard number is falling steadily behind in the overall competitive business race.

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Friday, April 30, 2010

Consumers Expect Toll Free Phone Service.

It has come to the point, I am sure you will agree, where American consumer expectations about 1-800 numbers are pretty stringent. Consumers expect a toll free call when reaching out for technical support and billing questions. A company that does not offer 1-800 numbers to assist customers with tech support or payment assistance may not succeed.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Curing The Headache of Inferior Phone Service.

Got a headache over pricey long distance charges, gaps in phone service, and missed phone calls? There is a cure for the headache of poor phone service—a 1-800 number from a carrier like Tollfreenumber.ORG. With toll free service, you can have calls routed to wherever you are, you can sign on for a variety of features and you can choose from affordable plans.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Toll Free For The Long Haul or Just for Now

Toll free service can be a permanent addition to your business plan or personal life, or it can be temporary assistance when needed. Temporary situations can be ideal circumstances for toll free phone numbers. Remember, with a company like Tollfreenumber.ORG, there are no long term contracts so if a group, cause or politician needs a toll free line for a limited period of time, it can be made easily available. There is no long term commitment if you want a number in the aftermath of a natural disaster, if you are running a campaign, or in the mist of an adoption process, etc. There are many, many reasons to get a temporary toll free phone number. At Tollfreenumber.ORG you can sign up for an instant new number and keep it as long as you need it.

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Traveling? Check Out Trip Advisor's List of 1-800 Numbers.

Going on a vacation or business trip? When you are traveling, you rely on solid communication with your airlines, car rental services or hotels. These days, most companies in the travel and hospitality business offer 1-800 phone numbers. Even luxury hotels are now signing on for toll free service to accommodate their guests.

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

How To Get A 1-800 Number.

The toll free area codes—800, 888, 877, and 866—are available through large phone companies (AT&T and Verizon) or from toll free service providers (Tollfreenumber.ORG). These smaller companies are often more affordable. You can choose your own number—as long as it’s available—or the provider can assign one to you.

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Times Have Changed and Toll Free Has Changed With it.

We heard from a business owner who had a toll free phone number in the early 1990s but relinquished it because he felt it did not help his business. Times have changed. Toll free is now one of the best marketing tools available. All four area codes (800, 888, 877 and 866) are widely recognized as toll free and the cost of service is very, very affordable. Toll free is different than it was in the 1990s. Custom numbers are used in all types of advertising campaigns for all types and sizes of businesses. Calls are very reliable and stable through fiber optic technology used by Tollfreenumber.ORG. Toll free service is easy to set up and inexpensive to manage. Build your business up by getting a toll free phone number. Its not your same old toll free from decades past.

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Saturday, March 6, 2010

Do You Want To Transfer Your Number?

If you are unhappy with your toll free phone service, remember you have the ability to transfer your service to another carrier in an easy and affordable way that doesn’t compromise your incoming calls or result in any downtime.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Why Risk Losing Business?

Why risk losing customer to competitors or to inferior customer service practices? A toll free phone number is such a small investment for such a big return that their is no reason to risk losing business by using only standard phone service. Toll free enhances your credibility, increases response rates to ads, boosts referrals, and improves customer service. All that for a very low per-call fee and no iron-clad contracts. With Tollfreenumber.ORG you pay just a few cents per minute for incoming business calls. Get your toll free number today. Don't risk letting the competition score your customers!

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UPS, FEDEX, and DHL Thrive WIth 1-800 Numbers.

By advertising 1-800-PICK-UPS; 1-800-GO-FEDEX; and 1-800-CALL-DHL, courier companies have created free and convenient connections to their customers while simultaneously establishing company image by using a memorable vanity phone number. Customers will have an easy time remembering those phone numbers as opposed to a string of random digits.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

1-800-SMART-USA Lines Swamped.

Smart Car set up toll free phone lines in anticipation of the blast of inquiries by interested U.S. consumers looking for a vehicle with better gas mileage. Calls to 1-800-SMART-USA have been steadily increasing all summer and experts say interest will continue even if gas prices drop. The original idea behind the Smart Car was convenience- the teeny vehicle can easily be parked anywhere and is even short enough to allow "nose-in" parking. Now, skyrocketing gas prices have pique American interest mostly for financial reasons.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

How Can Non-Profit Organizations Benefit From Toll Free Numbers?

Is it true that toll free numbers can help non-profit organizations? Will 800 numbers help non-profit organizations in increasing the flow of donations? Yes, it is true that toll free numbers can help non-profit organizations a great deal. Read on to see how non-profit organizations can benefit by using 800 numbers.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

1-800 Numbers and the Real Estate Market

The U.S. economy is precarious to say the least and the real estate market remains unsteady. Homeowners trying to sell their houses hope to squeak out some kind of profit. Interest rates are rising and foreclosures are rampant. Buyers are searching nationwide for homes they can afford, in areas that meet their family’s needs.

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Monday, January 18, 2010

A Few Of The Advantages Of Toll Free

There are so many advantages to toll free phone service. Here are just a few: Consumers like toll free phone numbers because--yes, you guessed it-- they're free. Anything free is appealing to consumers. Customers are more likely to call you if you provide a toll free number. Business owners like toll free because they are inexpensive and portable. This is a huge advantage for small businesses that expand or relocate as they grow. If you move your business, you can change your toll free number to ring you at your new location, and there's no cost to do it. And toll free numbers mimic a strong corporate image. Customers may never know that you are running your business out of your home office. For more on the benefits of toll free service, contact Tollfreenumber.ORG.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Non-Profits Rely on 1-800 Numbers

Affordable toll free phone numbers are crucial to the vitality of any non-profit. Signing on with an affordable company like Tollfreenumber.ORG can save non-profits money because rates can be as much as 40 percent cheaper than the rates at big phone companies.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Toll Free Numbers Enhance Your Credibility

Consumer fears linked with Internet scams can paralyze legitimate small business sales. How does the legit businessman eliminate customer concerns that the “business” they called isn’t actually some guy on a throw-away cell phone who jots down the customer’s credit card number and then is never heard from again?

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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Fortune 500 Companies and 1-800 Numbers

Once cost prohibitive for most businesses, toll free numbers are now very affordable—in many cases even cheaper than standard phone service—and are easy to obtain and reliable. Getting an easy-to-remember 1-800 number can instantly boost business for any company.

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Translating Your Toll Free Number

Want your toll free number, or a potential number, translated into other languages? It can be done and it's easy to accomplish. Just go to Tollfreenumber.ORG and click on Number Translator. You may be surprised what your number translates to in words, phrases or even zip codes and more. Phone number translation is just one of the many options offered by Tollfreenumber.ORG. Check it out today.

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Friday, December 18, 2009

Common Denominator Is Toll Free

The most effective yet basic business model means putting less money out than comes back to you. This model is marketing 101. and is essential for all sized companies. A common denominator between profitable large corporations and small companies is that they all use a free phone call to draw in new customers, to capture the attention of consumers nationwide. Toll free service meets the basic business model goal--spend a little, gain a lot of revenue. Toll free is very inexpensive and very flexible. And consumers respond positively in many ways when they see an advertised toll free phone number.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Toll Free Grows With The New Business

With millions of corporate lay-offs in the past 18 months, many Americans are tackling their goals and dreams by starting their own companies. Some home-based, some small retail, some one-person offices. These entities start out small and grow. With these types of business operations, toll free phone numbers are especially important. You only pay for the incoming calls. A 1-800 number reaches a bigger market and offers an image of a larger operation. Toll free service from Tollfreenumber.ORG can be expanded to grow as the company grows.

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Think Big With Toll Free

Don't think small when trying to build up you new business. Why place limits on your possibilities by using a local number? Think like the big companies and you will get more business volume. Millions of successful small business owners, following the lead of most Fortune 500 companies, are getting toll free vanity phone numbers as a strategic marketing tool. By offering a free phone call, you can entice new customers and give the image of a large, established company. Think big with a new toll free phone number from Tollfreenumber.ORG.

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Try Out Toll Free

Still unsure about whether toll free service is right for you?
Why not just try it out and see what happens? With Tollfreenumber.ORG there are no lengthy locked-in contracts. Try a toll free number for awhile and see if you want to continue with the service. We bet you will. There is very little to lose by trying. Toll free service is inexpensive and there are no new installations necessary--it works through your own phone lines. You only pay a low per-minute fee for incoming calls and Tollfreenumber.ORG can help you pick a number and a plan that suits your needs. Try out a toll free phone number and watch your revenue increase.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The Standard For Successful Marketing

During a recent telemarketing conference call, staff discussed the traditional means of determining a successful marketing campaign. Five consecutive years of increased sales and recognition is the standard to mark a qualified success. Now, consider this stat and consider toll free phone service which has been proving increased marketing opportunities and recognition for four decades straight. Now THAT is a marketing success. At Tollfreenumber.ORG we can get your company set up with an affordable toll free phone number of your very own within just days. Join the proven marketing strategy at Tollfreenumber.ORG

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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Backseat Office? Toll Free Service On The Road

Ever hear of the novel The Lincoln Lawyer? Inspired by a criminal attorney whose office was in the back seat of his car. The lawyer hired a driver and returned calls and faxes and prepared legal briefs while being driven from courthouse to courthouse, from client to client as he traveled throughout his home state. At one time this may have been an anomaly. But in 2009, millions of professionals work from their vehicles and their homes. With call routing from Tollfreenumber.ORG, their clients can reach them with a toll free phone call anytime, anywhere. Find out more at Tollfreenumber.ORG

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Travel This Winter Without Worrying About Lost Revenue

Spending the cold winter somewhere exotic and warm? Don't lose your connection with your business and your clients. Get international toll free phone service from Tollfreenumber.ORG and stay in close touch with all those who make your business successful. Don't risk losing customers, risk miscommunications with staff, or missing potential new clients because of high long distance costs. Use international toll free phone service and travel without the worry of lost revenue. Go to Tollfreenumber.ORG and research the international toll free options.

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Friday, December 4, 2009

Keep in Touch This Holiday Season WIth Tollfreenumber.ORG

The holidays are the most important time to keep in touch with family members and close friends who live far away. At Tollfreenumber.ORG we have developed a program that can help you keep in touch with friends and relatives. Toll Free Family 800 phone service. For just a small per minute fee, you can connect through a toll free phone number. This allows cash-strapped children, students and elderly relatives to call you for free. Stay in touch with Tollfreenumber.ORG.

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Monday, October 5, 2009

The Best Toll-Free Search Engine

Tollfreenumber.ORG runs the national toll free search engine, located at http://www.chooseanumber.com. This website is similar to other internet search engines you find on the Internet with the exception that chooseanumber.com specializes ONLY in searching for available toll free numbers.

Try out the Toll Free Search Engine

or Signup for your own toll free number

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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Federal Agencies and Toll Free Numbers.

There are dozens of federal agencies and human service groups that use 1-800 numbers for feedback from consumers, constituents and those in need. Discussion of an FDA mandate adds another group to the list. The ability for the FDA to quickly process feedback on the effects of prescription medicine is a good idea.

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Monday, August 24, 2009

Business Coaches Advise Small Companies to Utilize 800 Numbers

Business coaches can help you learn to expand your market reach, promote customer service, use 1-800 phone numbers and other telecommunications tools to bring in new business, create ads that catch potential customer’s eyes, draw traffic to your website, and much more.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Need Foreclosure Assistance? Help is Offered on 1-800 Hotlines

Every homeowner who contacts the Protection Center through the toll free phone number at 866-830-7868 will be referred to a counseling agency serving their area that will assist those homeowners in danger of defaulting on their mortgage loans.

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Establish a Good Reputation for Your Business

Successful and established companies all have appealing images. Owners of successful businesses have had years to perfect a vision of their business in order to attract interest. They use effective marketing strategies, including toll free phone numbers, to create the type of image necessary to draw new clients and to hold onto their existing customers.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Consumers Expect Customer Service to be Toll Free

Toll free phone service has become such a staple of retail and service companies that they are now expected by most customers. Consumers paying for products and services do not want to pay to contact the company with questions, concerns, and comments. Toll free numbers have become a basic tenet of good customer service and consumer relations.

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Round-The-Clock Communication With Toll Free Numbers.

When a client or customer calls outside the typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday or from a different time zone, having your toll free phone calls forwarded to your home or cell phone—or to an assistant who can help them—is one of the surest ways to keep business flowing during these weak economic times.

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Important 800 Features

Take a look at the following options offered by Tollfreenumber.ORG. These features are extremely useful as a way to stay in touch with customers and to develop your future sales strategies:

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Start-Ups Have Huge Advantage With Toll Free Numbers.

It can take new businesses several years to create an established professional image. Customers are sometimes wary of new ventures and may lean toward recognizable companies. But start-up entrepreneurs now have an opportunity to win customer confidence literally overnight.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Toll Free Numbers, Bring People Together.

If you have a business that offers specialty items or have a hobby that may be of interest to others throughout the nation, a 1-800 number can connect you to others with the same interests. To communicate with your peers, get a 1-800 number from a service provider like Tollfreenumber.ORG. With no monthly fees and low per-call charges, anyone can afford a toll free number. You will only pay for calls you receive. Post your number on websites, or chat rooms about your hobby, or in advertisements. Meet others with your shared interests without every having to leave home!

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Toll Free Tech Support is a Given.

You’ll notice that virtually every electronic company, computer company etc. have 1-800 numbers for tech support for their customers. Indeed, customers have come to expect that they will be offered a free phone call when they need assistance setting up their new toy or gadget or if they need guidance to fix a problem.

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Monday, June 22, 2009

Do Without the Hassles and Secure a 1-800

Securing a toll free phone number for your business will quickly alleviate the hassles of poor standard phone service. 1-800 numbers are very affordable, and service providers like Tollfreenumber.ORG offer options that keep you in constant contact with all your customers and clients.

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Friday, June 19, 2009

New Technology Revitalizes Old Phone Services

Emerging technology over the past decade has vastly improved all types of phone service and communications. When using a 1-800 number to enhance the marketing of your business, there are several technologies that are indispensable.

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Area Code: 822

As soon as the 866 area code begins to see signs of strain, the FCC will launch additional toll free numbers-and eventually the 822 numbers. When these numbers are released they will instantly become a hot commodity. Once they are released, they will be available at http://www.822-numbers.com.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Why the Self-Employed and One-Person Operations Must Get a 1-800 Number to Stay Competitive

With one-person operations, toll free numbers are especially important. A 1-800 number allows you to reach a bigger market and will give you an image of a larger company which will help your potential customers feel a bit more confident when dealing with your business. Standard phone numbers tied to a geographical region limit the pool of customers or clients. A 1-800 number broadens that reach and can attract interest from all over the country.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Essential Elements of Effective Toll Free Phone Service

If a carrier isn’t providing you with features that will benefit your business, you are missing out on opportunities and perhaps paying too much for service that ultimately isn’t a good fit.

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Monday, June 15, 2009

Five Ways to Expand Your Business Using Toll Frees

If you have an established business or have just started a new company, getting a 1-800 number can have an instant impact and generate new business. Signing up for toll free service through Tolllfreenumber.ORG is fast--within just days you can begin advertising your new free phone number and immediately the image and range of your business is enhanced.

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Saturday, June 13, 2009

Look For Flexible Phone Service

The days are gone when standard phone service was enough. Now we need toll free phone numbers, call routing, cellular 1-800 numbers, international connections, call tracking, and auto attendants. We need our calls forwarded to wherever we happen to be.

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Friday, June 12, 2009

Comon Mistakes When Acquiring Toll Free Service

Before signing on for a 1-800 phone number, choose a reliable company like Tollfreenumber.ORG that offers you quality service and affordable rates. Don’t fall into the following traps when obtaining a toll free number for your company:

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

What is Hoarding?

Under rules established in 1997 by the Federal Communications Commission, available numbers must be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Available numbers are stored on a database maintained by the 800 Service Management System (SMS/800).

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

How To Get A 1-800 Number

When choosing toll free service, subscribers typically can select from a menu of services—phone calls routed to land lines, faxes, emails, or cellular service, auto attendants, international service, etc. and a variety of other features that suit their needs.

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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Your Phone Number Is A Major Marketing Asset

Toll free calls help any professional because they can be routed to any cell phone or other phone line, fax, or even e-mail. With a 1-800 number, important calls aren’t missed. A free 1-800 number appeals to potential customers nationwide. Business owners with toll free numbers don’t lose long distance customers.

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Friday, June 5, 2009

Common Toll Free Q&A

As interest in toll free phone service increases, there are more and more questions about its use. To address this growing curiosity, here are a few more commonly asked questions about 1-800 numbers.

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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Get Customer Feedback Over The Phone

With a 1-800 phone number aimed at soliciting customer feedback, a business owner gains a huge advantage over the competition and gathers immeasurable information that will help the company grow and thrive. Customers can call and give their impressions on the service or product.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

In a Rough Economy, Toll Free Calls Are a Must

As we watch grocery and gasoline prices climb along with the national unemployment rate, a free phone call becomes more and more attractive to potential customers of any type of business. Long distance calls can be expensive. Companies that rely on long distance business absolutely must provide toll free phone service if they want to successfully deal with customers outside their local community.

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Monday, June 1, 2009

Reasons For Why Toll Free Is Growing In Popularity

Public awareness about the benefits of providing a free phone call is steadily increasing. 1-800 numbers obtained by carriers like Tollfreenumber.ORG have never been more sought-after and here are some of the reasons why:

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Sunday, May 31, 2009

More Companies Using Home-Based Customer Service Reps

The home-based employees save money on gas, childcare, and they do not have to worry about lengthy commutes. And the company benefits financially too—they need less office space and fewer in-house resources.

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Friday, May 29, 2009

Small and Mid-Size Businesses Succeed With 1-800 Numbers

Within the confines of a local community, small businesses can thrive by word of mouth. But once an entrepreneur wants to expand, they will need to use marketing strategies that gain the attention of a wide pool of potential customers within a broad geographical region.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Info on Toll Free Phone Numbers Available at 800number.org

The days are gone when standard phone service was enough. Now, toll free phone numbers, call routing, cellular 1-800 numbers, international connections, call tracking, and auto attendants are staples of the business world. And toll free is simple and fast to obtain. Just check out the website 800number.org to learn about all the features any type of business needs to stay productive and continue to thrive.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Quantifying The Advantages of Toll Free Phone Numbers

Because your customer has the ability to speak to a representative about your company, product returns can decrease by 50% for companies with a toll free number.

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Prevent Missing Important Calls

The first step is to find a toll free service provider that offers a host of options to meet every one of your needs. Tollfreenumber.ORG is a good example of a carrier that offers a wide variety of specialized options.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Do You Need a Toll Free?

How do you know if getting a 1-800 number is right for you? Consider the following questions. If you answer yes to any of them, then getting a toll free number from Tollfreenumber.ORG is a good idea for your business or personal situation.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

7 Ways Your 1-800 Number Will Increase Your Revenue

Toll free phone numbers are a proven way to boost business. Here are seven specific ways that getting a 1-800 number will increase your revenue potential:

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

A Short Toll Free FAQ

What numbers are available?
Available toll free numbers start with 800, 888, 877, or 866. You can choose the exact number you want or have a provider like Tollfreenumber.ORG assign a random number for you. They can also work with you to find the right number for your company image

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Local Customers Use Toll Free

Area codes aren’t as rigid as they once were. Cell phones have a variety of pre-fixes that are commonly used in any community. Local customers aren’t as focused on the idea of only calling businesses within their own area code as they may have once been.

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Why it is Important that Small Businesses Use Toll Free Phone Service

Upstart businesses and home businesses need all the marketing strategies they can muster to get themselves noticed and draw a solid customer base. They need flexibility so when their company grows and changes, they can go with the flow as seamlessly as possible.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Why You Can't Afford NOT to Have a Vanity Toll Free

Any business without a toll free vanity phone number is at a distinct disadvantage. There are many benefits to a good vanity number—a word or phrase instead of a string of random numbers-and by not using one, businesses are losing steam in the competitive race.

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Monday, May 11, 2009

VoIP No Better in 2009

One of the main problems is that the Internet wasn’t designed to transmit voice data. The result has been delays, audible static build up and plenty of dropped calls. In some cases, callers can’t even make a VoIP connection at all. Even the FCC has reported on the problems with VoIP.

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Saturday, May 9, 2009

More Great Features That Enhance Service

By signing on for a 1-800 number, you never have to sacrifice the use of convenient features that help you manage your customer calls. These options work in conjunction with your 1-800 number from Tollfreenumber.ORG.

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Friday, May 8, 2009

Toll Free Service Superior to Standard Phone Features

Tollfreenumber.ORG offers toll-free phone numbers that work with a variety of features accessed from your standard phone company. All these conveniences work in conjunction with your 1-800 number.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Keep Control of Your Toll Free

When including your 800 numbers on your business cards, brochures, website, and in ads, a name or easy-to-remember series of numbers is your best bet. Make it easy for your customers to contact you by including a memorable word or phrase in your toll-free number. Vanity numbers are 14 times easier to remember than a string of numbers.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The FDA Has an 800 Number

There are dozens of federal agencies and human service groups that use 1-800 numbers for feedback from consumers, constituents and those in need. Discussion of an FDA mandate adds another group to the list. The ability for the FDA to quickly process feedback on the effects of prescription medicine is a good idea.

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Why Not Transfer Your Number?

Always be certain to deal with a company that allows you to transfer if you are unhappy with the service or the quality of the calls. If you get locked into a long contract, you risk being forced to tolerate substandard toll free phone service.

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Saturday, May 2, 2009

Marketing Advice from the Pros

A company like ActionCoach can help make the difference for business owners who are just barely making it or who just aren’t meeting the goals they had originally set. ActionCoach educates their clients in world-class business development techniques by using videos, workbooks, workshops and seminars. (www.actioncoach.com or call toll free 888-483-2828)

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Friday, May 1, 2009

Why Shared Use of 800s Is Not Right For Everyone

Customers and clients are also generally more comfortable knowing exactly where they are calling, every time they call the number. A caller who is traveling may not want to reach an entirely different entity by calling the same number that they called from home a few days earlier.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Good to Know: The Basics of Toll Free Phone Service.

With 1-800 numbers growing in popularity, more and more people are considering signing up with Tollfreenumber.ORG for toll free service. To get a better handle on exactly how toll free phone service works, here are a few basics:

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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Couriers Thrive WIth 1-800 Numbers

By advertising 1-800-PICK-UPS; 1-800-GO-FEDEX; and 1-800-CALL-DHL, courier companies have created free and convenient connections to their customers while simultaneously establishing company image by using a memorable vanity phone number. Customers will have an easy time remembering those phone numbers as opposed to a string of random digits.

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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Parents Can Now Call 1-800 Numbers For Back-To-School Clothes

With his new shopping trend, parents are saving time, and money on gas and shipping, by getting pro-active with back to school shopping by contacting clothing companies to get a handle on exactly what products are available before they waste time bouncing from one crowded shopping mall to another.

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Improving Customer Service

Improving the lines of communication also reduces product returns and general customer dissatisfaction. Once again, the key is communication. Give a potential customer or client every reason to contact you about your business. Give them a free call.

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Call 1-800-3-STAPLES Donate School Supplies

Using toll free phone numbers for both marketing and charitable works is becoming more common. With a good vanity phone number like 1-800-STAPLES, anyone who learns of the program and has questions will immediately know where to call for additional information.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Kall8 Partners with Tollfreenumber.ORG

Kall8 is a Seattle-based toll free phone service and telecom design firm specializing in custom voice and data applications. Kall8 provides customer online control to direct response marketing analysis and many other options.

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Saturday, April 11, 2009

A Quick Look At The History of 800 Numbers

The original form of toll free phone service was called Inward Wide Area Telephone Service or INWATS and interestingly it was not software giant or other fortune 500 companies that tried this to new system. This service was first used by the Sheraton Hotel Chain and the first INWATS facility was installed in 1970.

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Friday, April 10, 2009

Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 after a little boy named Chris Greicius realized his heartfelt wish to become a police officer. Although it has become one of the world's most well-known charities, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has maintained its grassroots. It relies on donations and volunteers to continue to grant children wishes. To learn about the organization, read about recent wishes, or to donate go to www.wish.org.

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Toll Frees in the National Advertising Scene

Consider this: an ad in a distant market that includes a standard phone number could instantly lose the interest of 7 out of 10 potential customers. But an ad placed in a distant market that has a 1-800 number could increase interest up to 1400%. The difference is staggering, isn’t it?

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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Keep Connected with Investors

This type of open communication with customers and investors can be easily accomplished using comprehensive toll free phone service that allows incoming calls from all over the nation to be routed wherever the CEO wants them forwarded. And interested parties, with a free phone call, can learn everything they need about the the corporation's outlook.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

1-800 Numbers and the Real Estate Market

These days, professionals from all walks of life are including 1-800 numbers in their marketing plans. Toll free numbers are a proven way to increase any type of business and real estate is no exception. With more than 90 percent of U.S. adults indicating that they call toll free numbers, business owners need to incorporate this valuable tool into their business plan.

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Monday, April 6, 2009

Real Estate Investing—12 Reasons to Use an 800 Number

There are many ways to market single family homes and I have more than forty of these ways in my arsenal. But the most productive marketing technique by far is the use of an 800 number.

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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Toll Free: (866)

With popularity of toll free service soaring, the supply of 866 numbers is steadily decreasing—just like the 800, 888, and 877 numbers. A nationwide demand for toll free service has caused supplies of all the available toll free phone numbers to drop.

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Saturday, April 4, 2009

Toll Frees Increase Sales Significantly

Toll free calls attract new customers nationwide. By using a 1-800 in advertisements, on websites and on packaging, sales people can expect an instantaneous jump in the number of potential customers. Word of mouth referrals can increase as much as 200%. Toll free numbers generally enhance customer satisfaction and that means more revenue streaming in.

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Start-Ups Need to Establish a Toll Free Immediately

The supply of available 1-800 numbers is dwindling. Waiting is a mistake. If you want to secure a good, effective number that helps promote your business, the time to start researching available numbers is now.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Common Carrier Mistakes

An inferior toll free carrier and shoddy phone service can do more harm than good. Avoid these mistakes when securing a tool free number:

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

A Little Data on Toll Frees

You have probably noticed that most of the Fortune 500 companies use toll free phone numbers. Millions of people are subscribing for a new 1-800 number every year. Even the U.S. Federal Communications Commission states that 1-800 numbers are successful, steadily growing in popularity, and a proven marketing tool for any sized company.

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Monday, March 30, 2009

You Can "Port" Your Toll Free

In 1991, the Federal Communications Commission enacted a regulation that made 1-800 numbers ‘portable’—this simply means the number can be moved from carrier to carrier. (This is referred to as “porting” the number.) The idea was that subscribers should never have to worry about losing control of their preferred phone number if they switch carriers and they should never be locked into inferior service.

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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Pre-Recorded Messages and Toll Frees

Toll free service is the perfect way to convey informational messages to the public. Government agencies use them all the time to provide data, instructions, and information during a crisis. Businesses are starting to use the same method. Some churches even have toll free numbers for followers to hear uplifting spiritual words of faith.

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Realtors Benefit from Toll Free Numbers

By offering a 1-800 number, realtors can help cash-strapped sellers negotiate a quick sale before they fall into a foreclosure situation. Homeowners in trouble can reach out for free and discuss all their sales options with an experienced realtor.

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Customer Service: How You Benefit

Improving the lines of communication also reduces product returns and general customer dissatisfaction. Once again, the key is communication. Give a potential customer or client every reason to contact you about your business. Give them a free call.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Toll Free: (855)

The problem is that some people in the industry are very concerned about the dwindling supplies of toll free numbers. And they are wondering when the 855 numbers will finally be released. Others say there are enough numbers remaining---for the moment. But with millions of new users signing up with companies like Tollfreenumber.ORG every day, those available numbers are being used up fast.

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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Don't Lose Customers Over Long Distance Charges

Consider this scenario: a customer or client is given the choice of contacting two small businesses offering similar services or products. The customer has numerous questions about the services, costs, company history, and shipping options. The conversation could be lengthy. One company has a standard phone number, which means a long distance call for this customer. The second company has a toll free number that will cost the customer nothing, no matter how long the call lasts. We can safely assume the customer will decide to reach out first to the business with the 1-800 number.

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Friday, March 20, 2009

Choosing The Right Toll Free Service Provider

We all know it’s a commonly held business credo that every company looking to draw a large customer base must have a toll free number. They teach this in Business 101 classes in college, nearly every Fortune 500 Company has a 1-800 number, and business-marketing experts consistently praise the many advantages of toll free numbers.

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Toll Free Replaces Standard Service

Consumers recognize the many advantages of 1-800 numbers over standard local phone service and long distance plans. Toll free service is becoming increasingly common with parents wishing to keep in close contact with children and for other personal use. Businesses with a 1-800 number see increases in sales and word of mouth referrals, plus a sharp decrease in product returns. Standard local phone service just doesn’t offer these advantages.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Own Your Toll Free

While a rented number may be right for a limited market, ownership is often the best option for the majority of subscribers. If you want consistency and an assurance that your exact phone number will be associated with your business for as long as you choose, then deal with a provider that offers full ownership of your 1-800 number. (Tollfreenumber.Org for example)

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Toll Free Numbers Prevent Returns

In many cases, a photo in an advertisement or on the web, or a written description of the product, just doesn’t provide a customer with enough information on exactly what a product has to offer. And a customer calling long distance may rush through inquiries to avoid hefty charges on their next phone bill.

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Monday, March 16, 2009

Track Your Phone Calls

Imagine getting repeated nasty calls from competitors or from personal adversaries—if they have a blocked number there is little you can do stop the behavior. But if you have a toll free plan that includes this tracking feature, then you can find out what number or numbers these calls are originating from. Providers like Tollfreenumber.ORG can help you trace whoever might be harassing you.

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Saturday, March 14, 2009

10 Reasons Why You Need a Toll Free Number

Toll free numbers can be a big asset for business owners. If you have been debating whether or not to get a 1-800 number, here are ten reasons why you should sign up today.

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