Local phone numbers 'perfect for smaller firms'

Date: 26/10/2011

The majority of businesses will no doubt realise the benefits of having a reliable phone number, especially at a time when they may be looking to generate as much extra interest and revenue as possible.

There are many prefixes to choose from, but local phone numbers could be the ideal choice for a significant number of companies.

Such digits are different to non-geographic numbers, as they create a more localised image instead of a nationwide presence.

This could be beneficial to smaller firms targeting nearby consumers instead of those with a wider reach.

Furthermore, the numbers might encourage more people to pick up the phone and get in touch with a business to place an order, as they are low cost to call from both landlines and mobiles.

These prefixes are also useful because once they have been purchased, firms can keep them for as long as they want, no matter what their location. This means they will not have to pay for the reprinting of stationery should they move to new premises.