Is a Bigger Profit Margin for Your Small Business Only a Phone Call Away? by: 00juno, January 17, 2014 Small businesses today are pushing for the bigger, better deal. More sales, more growth, and bigger profits. But what is the secret to achieving all of these goals? What is the one thing your small business might be missing to increase your profit margin? A toll free vanity number. Can more sales and bigger profits really only be a phone call away? Yes! A toll free vanity number can improve call back rates, improve conversions considerably, increase brand recognition, which all ultimately lead to more sales and a bigger profit margin for your small business. Read More
The Missing Link: Are You Using the Best Small Business Communication Tools for Success? by: Custom Toll Free, January 15, 2014 Your small business goes up against larger companies that possess the resources and labor force to dominate the market. Your competitive edge comes from your ability to communicate with your customers quicker and provide information that helps your customers solve problems. But how do you beat the big wigs to the information punch? Communicate through your small business website, social media, email marketing, and custom toll free numbers. Cyberspace Communication Read More
Is Your Small Business Trending in the Right Direction for 2014? by: 00juno, January 10, 2014 As the global economy continues to recover from the most recent recession, these are uncertain times for small business owners. For 2014, the most important changes and trends we can expect to see are related to data, manufacturing, energy, and content marketing. Find out how your small business can get on board and start 2014 off right by following these trends. Read More
Top Businesses that are Online and Use a Toll Free Number by: Custom Toll Free, January 7, 2014 Toll free numbers are vital marketing tools for companies online, offline, and around the globe. The majority of businesses today are online, but still (smartly so!) use a toll free number. Toll free numbers offer companies a way to be easily reachable, attainable, and serve as a proven and effective method of communication. What do the following biggest names and brands in business have in common? What is the one tried and true call-to-action that is placed on all of them? Toll free numbers. Check them out for yourself. Here is a list of the top ten. · Best Buy: 888-Best Buy Read More
Enhance Small Business Growth with a Personal and Powerful Toll Free Number by: Custom Toll Free, January 6, 2014 All small businesses the same obstacles: competing against larger conglomerates, offering competitive prices, and staying in business. Small, local businesses—including the American “mom and pop” appeal—are not dying, but it has become increasingly difficult for these businesses to not only stay in business, but grow. Read More
When Substance Matters More Than Style: Blogging for Business by: Custom Toll Free, January 3, 2014 Visitors to the websites run by entrepreneurs and small business owners do not place much emphasis on flashy graphics or unnecessary widgets and other “junk” that can clutter or slow down a site. They visit small business and entrepreneur websites to learn how to find solutions to problems, ranging from how to fix a broken fan motor to creating the perfect holiday menu. Creating compelling content that helps your website visitors solve difficult problems is just one of the strategies for how to blog for business. Blog Calendar Read More
How to Create a Memorable Vanity Number That Works by: Custom Toll Free, January 2, 2014 In today’s technologically-driven society, why do we need toll free numbers? Aren’t they a thing of the past? The truth is toll free numbers are still a hot commodity, especially with the recent release of the 844 toll free prefix. The fact is most businesses these days still offer a toll free number on their websites. Toll free numbers are proven to increase callback rates, increase positive ad responses, and to help customers better connect and associate your business and brand. But before you hurry up and grab yours, where do you start? Here are some tips to consider. Online Resources Read More
Put the 4 in 2014 with a New Vanity Number by: Custom Toll Free, December 31, 2013 It’s New Years Eve! What are your small business plans for 2014? Do they include maximizing business opportunities by using a toll free vanity number? If not, they should. 2014 promises small business success, for those businesses that reach for growth and opportunities. Reach for yours with a toll free number. In fact, countless businesses and services utilize vanity numbers to make it easier for callers to remember their phone number. Still not convinced? Numerous studies concur that vanity numbers are a great addition to a business because they can help increase brand recognition, increase callbacks, and even help aid in material advertising. Before you get yours, review these four elements. Read More
2014 Means Small Business Growth by: Custom Toll Free, December 26, 2013 Now that the holidays are over for yet another year, we look around us to survey the damage. The New Year is now around the corner and in less than a week, it will be back to reality and 2014 will be officially upon us. So what does 2014 mean for small businesses? According to Inc magazine, 2014 promises huge success for small businesses. The sky is the limit for businesses in the upcoming new year. It will be all about opportunity and huge growth potential. In a recent survey of a number of top CEOs and businesses, 37 percent claimed their business was a success, and even 45 percent claimed their business was good and stable. This is a large percentage for a number of businesses in a country that is still on the outskirts of one of the most crippling recessions in history. Read More
Improving Small Business Awareness By Solving Problems by: 00juno, December 24, 2013 Marketing is a broad term, but its meaning is very simple. Marketing is all about awareness and solutions. Regardless of whether you are marketing tangible goods or professional services, marketing should provide a solution to customer problems. Here is what you can do to effectively address customer concerns in your marketing strategy. So what are the problems that you can solve? This is the question that every small business owner should be able to answer. First things first: If you don’t know your customers’ problems, then how can you build an effective marketing strategy? And secondly, if you don’t know how to address customer problems, then you won’t earn their trust. Read More
