How Mobile Phones Have Helped Entrepreneurs for the Last Forty Years by: Custom Toll Free, April 5, 2013 Fun fact: the first mobile phone call was placed forty years ago this week. Phone services might have changed a lot since then but they may be one of the most important tools that keep income flowing in for small businesses. Read More
Prison Phone #Technology and Toll Free Services by: Custom Toll Free, March 29, 2013 Prison phone service is big business and some argue that the core reason is that many may be unjustly incarcerated in U.S. prisons each year. So can today’s entrepreneurs fight to beat the system and get paid big rewards at the same time? Read More
#Technology: Critical Insights from the New Siri by: Custom Toll Free, January 18, 2013 'What can I help you with?' 'Siri, when did you become such a jerk?' 'About two seconds ago when I downloaded all of those compromising texts and photos to your spouse's phone and posted them on Facebook.' Read More
New Blackberry #Technology: Lessons in Maintaining Market Share by: 00juno, November 16, 2012 Following on from the success of the BBM app, RIM announces free Wi-Fi calls, but is this another Apple like case of too little too late? The Skype like BBM Voice enables these Wi-Fi calls between Blackberry customers, encouraging brand loyalty, and making it more difficult for businesses to break from the service ahead of the Blackberry 10 launch in 2013. Read More
How to Secure Your Toll Free Number by: Custom Toll Free, April 26, 2012 Is your toll free number safe? With toll free numbers being one of the most important tools for any business and perhaps the most valuable branding element, companies simply can't afford to jeopardize their security and continuity. Imagine after building a huge amount of equity in a brand and toll free number over several years only to lose the number to the competition who can instantly capitalize on all of your hard work…not to mention the resources you invested. It can happen and it has even happened to government agencies. Read More
State of the Union, the American Dream and Your Business Phone Number by: Custom Toll Free, January 26, 2012 Is your business phone number allowing you to be all you can be? All eyes were on the President the other night as he delivered the State of the Union address a large part of which focused on job creation and business development. He reminded the nation of the greatest asset everyone in this country enjoys, the ability to reap great rewards in return for hard work and innovation. Read More
Maximize Your Marketing ROI With a Business Phone System by: Custom Toll Free, December 27, 2011 It was only as recent as several years ago that even small businesses had to spend $6,000, $15,000, or even more on a business phone system in order to effectively handle communications and conduct business. However, with advances in VOIP and cloud computing software, companies can eliminate most of their business phone system expenses while maintaining a professional presence with premium toll free numbers. Read More
Key Tips on Promoting Your Toll Free Numbers by: Custom Toll Free, December 22, 2011 Essential techniques for promoting your toll free numbers need to be implemented properly in order to ensure your business 's success. Promoting your toll free numbers will help generate the most revenue possible from your advertising campaigns. You should understand the importance of your toll free numbers and determine if they are used effectively. They cannot only put you at the top of your industry, but they will give you instant credibility in the marketplace. Read More
Does Changing Carriers Cause Toll Free Service Interruption? by: Custom Toll Free, December 14, 2011 The last thing any business owner wants or can afford is downtime. If your business phone numbers are down, that can mean lost leads, wasted marketing and deals falling apart. So does changing carriers mean interrupting your toll free services? Fortunately, no, in most cases changing phone carriers shouldn't mean an interruption or any significant downtime in your toll free service. However, of course anytime you make major changes to your toll free services and phone lines there is always a chance that something can happen. Read More
Which Marketing Pieces Should You Feature Your Vanity Number? by: Custom Toll Free, November 22, 2011 So you've just acquired a new vanity number. Congratulations! However, which of your marketing pieces are you going to feature your number on? The answer is definitely all of them! You should have at least one main constant toll free number that is displayed on all of your communications. Consistency is key. Read More
