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“Better communications mean better business”
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Your contact Phone numbers say a lot about you and your business
, giving callers clues about how big you are, where you are
based, and how keen you are to talk to them. As the telephone is often the first point of contact with new customers it is vital to choose phone numbers with the right associations. When people see your advert, letterhead or business card, make sure your non geographic numbers create a positive impression.
Use this informative guide to help you make the right choices. OR use our quick and easy number selection tool OR call us on 0845 686 2848
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Number types, memorable phone numbers and impression management
Choosing the right non geographic numbers is an
important part of impression management. Get it wrong and you risk losing customers to your competitors, and appearing less
professional than the rest.
Need a memorable phone number? Gold numbers (numbers which are especially memorable and tend to feature repeated
digit sequences) are always worth considering in situations where response will be maximised by having a number which 'sticks in peoples minds', and are available on all number types.
Memorable phone numbers can increase calls to your business
As all of our virtual numbers come with the same advanced features
, choose whichever type best suits your business objectives.
The 08 numbers
The 08 numbers are classic 'first contact' numbers,
designed to attract new business, create a solidly professional impression, maximise advertising response, and give a 'national presence'. While at first glance 0800 and 0845 numbers may appear expensive to run (as you pay for at least part of the in-coming call costs) they encourage potential customers to make that call, and
ensure that you don't spoil a good ad with a bad number. Look on an 08 number as part of your advertising costs, justified by the increased response an 08 number tends to generate.
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The 0207 numbers
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020-7 numbers
(central London numbers) give the impression that you do business from central London - universally recognised as ne of the world's leading financial and cultural cities.
If you are based abroad, one of these numbers can demonstrate your commitment to the
UK market, but from a sales standpoint, they are 'less eager' than 08 numbers. One advantage is that 0207 numbers can be reached reliably from overseas, whereas some
non-UK telecom companies are unable to route calls to 08XX and 07XX numbers.
0207 numbers are sophisticated and cosmopolitan ... 'we're based in the capital of Britain'. [Get an 0207 number]
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