What Does Your #SmallBusiness Need to Grow? by: Custom Toll Free, May 6, 2013 What do small businesses need to spur rapid growth in the economic landscape? According to the latest data from the LegalZoom/ Kauffman Foundation index on startup confidence released late last week, 84% of small business owners were confident in profitability over the next twelve months, with 96% of younger entrepreneurs bullish on growth. Of course that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges out there today. So how can small business owners push growth regardless of what is going on at a macroeconomic level? What tools, strategies, and help should you be reaching out for? Read More
Play Small to Think Big: Seeing Your Services through the Eyes of a Small Business and Your Clients by: 00juno, May 2, 2013 It’s common knowledge to customers and employees in the food service industry that we “help ourselves”. Is there enough ketchup to go with those fries? No, grab some packets. Is one packet of sugar going to cover that whole cup of coffee? No, grab a handful. In other words, what would I want served with my order if I was sitting at the table? Your business should operate the same way. Are you satisfied with the services that you’re offering? If not, you’ve got a problem. If you can’t treat yourself the way you would want to be treated, then how can you expect your business to treat others? For Your Business, Your Service, and Your Toll-Free Communication, Be Your Own Customer. Read More
How Small Business Owners Can Leverage Competition by: Custom Toll Free, May 1, 2013 Monday’s release of Google Now on the iPad and iPhone is an aggressive move that could be extremely beneficial to small business owners and entrepreneurs. How can small business owners leverage Google’s strategy to leap ahead of their competitors? Siri’s nemesis has been unleashed! Google’s version of the digital smartphone assistant ‘Google Now’ is now available on Apple devices and aims to seduce users to the Android platform. Apple struggles to keep up with Samsung and Google Now claims the edge with intuitive coding that doesn’t just serve up search results but learns about users and takes a proactive approach to delivering on their wants in advance. Read More
Brighter Prospects for Your Business, Back-Ordering a Toll Free Number by: 00juno, April 30, 2013 Did you know that surrendered 800 toll free numbers are placed in a holding queue of disconnected numbers that must age for a period of four months? Toll free numbers are often dropped in the national available number pool on an almost daily basis. Many of these toll free numbers are immediately picked up by other companies, making it next to impossible for you to get one on your own. Benefits of Back-Ordering a Vanity Toll Free Number Read More
How the Right Vanity Number Drives Business Your Way by: Custom Toll Free, April 29, 2013 The free toll phone numbers was an explosive ideas and the first people to embrace that saw unprecedented levels of business growth. The same could happen to your business but first you have to choose your vanity numbers with care. Vanity numbers give your business a strong marketing presence, identity, and a professional appearance. Simplicity Vanity phone numbers should be all about simplicity; they should be as easy to remember as possible. Remember it is important to invest time and money in setting up a good number upfront as it is the gateway to your business. Since you need a phone number anyway, why not put forth the effort to make this one the best? Read More
The Importance of Promoting Your Small Business Brand by: Custom Toll Free, April 26, 2013 The importance of having a reputable and unique brand for your small business brand goes without saying. A reputable brand is directly tied to your marketing efforts and advertising effectiveness and how customers and potential customers view your business. Some of the larger brands, such as Apple, may encounter some difficulty in the near future with their brand. Apple may still be in the news as always, but not for customer opinions may have changed. Customers may be losing interest in what the large tech company’s new gadgets. Mashable’s breakdown of the latest earnings report covered what they called “4 Big Red Flags”: 1. Profit decline 2. Poor outlook 3. Nothing new Read More
Do I need a Toll Free Number for my Online Business? When Your Website Goes Down, Does Your Business As Well? by: 00juno, April 25, 2013 For those entrepreneurs whom only conduct business online, do you need a toll free number? You may have asked yourself this question before, or maybe you are asking it now. With free and unlimited long distance calling, the use of cell phones and your running your entire business online, it just doesn’t seem like much of a necessity, especially if you are looking to cut costs. Regardless of whether you’re successfully established or a startup, the following advantages and benefits come along with a toll free number: ·Stay in Service Even When The Server is Down Read More
What Defines a Great Brand? What you should consider when getting a vanity number for your brand? by: 00juno, April 23, 2013 Branding is an essential element to any marketing strategy. A great brand can go above and beyond its call to action and connect a message to a consumer within seconds. Furthermore, a well-defined brand can connect and create an instant product following. When associating a vanity toll free number to a brand, or making a new brand entirely—both of which are perfectly acceptable—there are a variety of factors to consider. Next you should consider whether or not your brand is easy to spell, easy to remember, and most of all able to convey a direct message. Read More
Virgin Rockets Towards New Worlds for Small Business Marketing by: Custom Toll Free, April 22, 2013 A new survey reveals the latest small business social trends, while Virgin changes the game and American companies scramble to boost business continuity plans. A new study from Manta shows: · 25% of small business owners plan to invest more in social in 2013 · 50% of small business owners report spending more time on social than last year Read More
Pro-Tips on Selecting Prospects for a Vanity Toll Free Number Spelling by: 00juno, April 18, 2013 When sorting out prospects for a toll free vanity number spelling, you have to first figure out what you want. For the best results in accessibility and increasing name and brand recognition, the spelling must embrace your business. Choosing something that emphasizes what you provide in seven simple alphanumerical characters can go a lot farther than a vague spelling. Read More
