Non-geographic numbers 'could save firms money'

Date: 25/08/2011

At a time of economic uncertainty, many companies may be looking to save as much money as possible, while also attracting new business and boosting profits through sales from existing customers.

If this is the case, they could find purchasing new 0800 numbers to be a cost-effective move.

One of the benefits of these prefixes is that they provide a company with a national presence, meaning they are suitable for use anywhere in the UK.

Therefore, if an organisation relocates to a different part of the country, it does not have to spend money buying new stationery and business cards.

Similarly, resources are not wasted by the enterprise because it does not need to inform its customers of a change to its point of contact.

Another reason why 0800 numbers could be useful is that, because they can be used across the country, they may encourage sales as citizens will see the company as being accessible to all.