0845 numbers 'present a successful, national image'

Date: 31/05/2011

Businesses could use 0845 numbers to promote a national presence.

For any enterprise, attracting clients, making sales and generating a profit are bound to be the prime objectives, no matter whereabouts in the UK they are located.

Of course, they cannot do this without a phone line for customers to contact them on and 0845 numbers could be the perfect solution for companies of any size, whether they are just starting out or expanding their empire. They have several advantages and as well as helping the brand, are useful to customers.

One of the benefits is that they present a national image to consumers, clients and other traders. Even if a company is based in a rural area, 0845 numbers can give the impression of having premises in a large and bustling city.

This could make these numbers very useful for agricultural firms other enterprises that are located in the countryside rather than urban areas out of necessity.

However, smaller companies such as law firms, hairdressers, web developers or travel agents, can have just as much to gain from purchasing 0845 numbers. Even if they are based in a quiet town or in the suburbs of a city, they can appear as though they are located in the heart of the hustle and bustle.

Furthermore, national numbers suggest they could have more than one outlet, once again making them appear successful and reliable to competitors or consumers and potentially driving business.

Additionally, should an enterprise ever move, it can keep the same 0845 number and save money on having to update its website and stationery, or send out new literature to clients to make them aware of a change in contact details.

If businesses choose to purchase their 0845 numbers from Commsready, there is a selection of different packages to select from. Whether they are a large corporation looking to expand and open new offices, or a start-up just getting off the ground and moving into their first premises, there is a solution for them.

A range of price plans makes the numbers suitable for any budget, while companies can make their choice depending on how memorable and prominent they want them to be.

The three packages to choose from are standard, gold and platinum. They are categorised by how memorable they are, with platinum being particularly useful for those who want digits their customers are not going to forget.

If people do not have to reach for the phone book every time they want to get in touch, they may be more likely to call without hesitation. Furthermore, 0845 numbers mean they will not be charged the premium rates that accompany revenue share numbers.

They are low cost to call from landlines, costing 3.5p from anywhere in the UK, so people may also view the company as having a customer-friendly policy and recommend it to friends.

The firms themselves also benefit from 0845 numbers as they are not charged for incoming calls when they terminate to a UK fixed line. Additionally, when purchased from Commsready, they are accompanied by use of a free online Call Statistics tool and unlimited inclusive minutes.

Companies may also want to take advantage of the Commsready's Call Management solution,for which they can receive a one-month free trial when purchasing either a standard, gold or platinum package.

This gives them the ability to assess their incoming calls, divert them to different numbers or telephones, check how many they receive and monitor the effectiveness of the memorable, national numbers.

These 0845 numbers really could benefit both businesses and their clients, no matter what their size, location or budget.