subject: 4 Advantages Of The Local Number For Business [print this page] If you are signed up with a basic Internet phone service because of cost, you may want to consider some of the other options that can be provided to you. While it is true that most companies that specialize in online calling offer basic packages where you can enjoy little to no expense while test driving the plan, to get the most for your time and money, you will want to specialize and purchase your own individual phone number. Providers such as Callcentric allow you the opportunity to purchase an Australian phone number, or any other local number, no matter where your practice is located. What advantages are there to this?
Give peace of mind to prejudicial clients. Some people will refuse to do business with you based on location. Many potential transactions fail because one of the participants refuses to take a chance on the unknown. He needs some assurance that you have an interested stake in his country to feel confident enough to give you his money. Sometimes all it takes is a recognizable set of digits, a friendly and accessible voice, and, of course, a top-notch product or service, and you are on your way to big earnings.
Receive greater call response. Many people will not answer their phone if they do not recognize the number. While that can't really help you out with the ultra conservative types who will only take calls from people on their contact list, it will at least attract attention when the caller receives a number on his caller ID that he is unfamiliar with, but recognizes the local prefix. This small step can go a long way in getting your foot in the door, and increasing your potential for a sale.
Show your territory. If you have a product or service that can be purchased from another provider within the client's territory, then you may have local favor to deal with unless you post local digits on your website or business card. Then, even though you may not be located within the country or city, you show that you recognize the buyer's region as a legitimate territory, and thus increase your chances of a callback, an answer or a sale.
Make it easy for customers to contact you. If the only digits that you ever provide your customers do not fit the local system, then you discourage them from ever contacting you. People are slow to try new things, and while that is not a good reason for refusing to do business with you, it is one that often derails your plans.
It has never been more affordable to establish a presence within a foreign territory. See your VoIP phone service about adding a local call number as soon as possible, and watch business grow.
