subject: Be Credible, Accountable, and Reliable. Get a Local Phone Number [print this page] Be Credible, Accountable, and ReliableBe Credible, Accountable, and Reliable. Get a Local Phone Number
If you plan to have a small business, may it be a t-shirt printing business, buy and sell of second-hand clothes and equipment, or a freelance writing from your home, and you want to utilize the power of new social media in advertising your products to have an online presence, remember that some of your target customers might still have no access to the internet at the time that they decided they are interested to buy your product or avail your services. Boo you, if you do not have a local phone number to give out, consider it money gone. But before you regret, there is just one great solution that will save every customer and every penny from their pocket.
Give them a number to call. But because you do not want to mix your business with your personal life, get a separate local phone number for your business so you know you will only be in your business-man-but-friendly voice when you answer that phone. It won't be a hassle to get your business a local phone number since you do not have to answer it because THEY can do it for you. You do not have to pay for an equipment or to hire someone to answer your calls, but rest assured someone will always answer your calls and what does it mean but money, and only money. Nothing else but business growth!
To have a local phone number apart from your website and social networking sites that you use to increase your online presence in promoting your products and services is but a great strategy to further your business by adding a non-traditional medium in order to be connected to your clientele who are within your area or town, most especially if you want to build trust and loyalty for your business. A little chat on the phone adds a touch of sincerity and truthfulness to your transactions rather than mere electronic mails or comments on your site. A personal phone call assures that your business is credible, accountable, and reliable for any concerns from your clients.#
