By: John Trodey
Submitted: 2010-07-30 06:38:47 | Word Count: 553
One of the most important factors about choosing a non-geographic telephone number is that you must keep in mind the type of callers you want to attract. This is important because the features for numbers like the 08 numbers and 0844 numbers are different. Perhaps you are looking to garner the attention of the general public. In this case 08 numbers allow you to maximize your incoming calls and are consider the best solution. But this is only with respect to the general public and for maximizing inward bound calls. Some other features that these two types of non-geographic telephone numbers share include their national presence, their memorability and their no cost or low cost to call from landlines.
There are some differences when you compare these two prefixes and making the right choice for your business requires that you consider these differences thoroughly once you have determined that you are interested in more than calls from the general public and inward bound calls for this new non-geographic number. The 08 numbers provide the maximum savings to callers but must be monitored to ensure cost efficiency in your company. Inclusive minutes are available in packages that can range from around 14.99 pounds for 250 to around 49.99 pounds for 2500.
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For the company who wants to share the expense of each call with the customer, the 0844 number is the way to go. None of the aforementioned fees are applicable because the call is not entirely free to the customer. According to the 2000 Teleculture report, 65% of individual surveyed said that they would always call a free number first if given the choice. Business managers and owners who are responsible for the decision making processes regarding telephone services who are looking to save the company many but drive up profits at the same time have to consider the best way to provide clients the means to contact the business. The cost borne by the company for 0800 numbers can easily be absorbed when call volumes for incoming calls are soaring through the roof.
Choosing a 0844 number means you can earn a revenue rebate, something not available with the 0800 number. So while 0800 numbers are cost free to ring, inexpensive to run and guaranteed to receive higher call volumes as contrasted to other non-geographic numbers they are not the right choice for every business. If the areas of the general public and incoming calls are a priority for your business, you can portray the perfect image to potential customers by showing them the value you place in their patronage by picking up the cost of their call.
Low rate numbers such as the 0844 numbers can create a polished professional image for your business and provide your clients with an inexpensive way to get in touch with you. These numbers are often the preferred choice by businesses who want to added bonus services and features such as a virtual switchboard, fax to email, call routing and much more.
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When your customers and potential clients call a 0800 number to reach, the call is always free for them. Selecting an URL: 0844 number can provide callers with an inexpensive way to get in touch with your company.
