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Comment on Vanity Toll Free Numbers by Jeanne

Jeanne — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:34:40 +0000

A $19.00 toll-free number, although inexpensive, will not give you call tracking data to see who your customers are. For a bit more money, depending on the market you’re advertising in, you can get call tracking data that will capture caller names, phone numbers and addresses so you can build your lead database and market to those folks who are calling your business. A vanity 800 number is great, but it’s even better when you’ve got access to customer information. Research vanity 800 number service providers that also offer call tracking. There are several out there that will help you boost ad response rates and build your lead database, simultaneously.

Comment on Telecom Audit Saves Hospital 800K per Year! by Business Agent

Business Agent — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:41:37 +0000

Good point. You are right, there is no such thing as a free lunch. If I do something for you, even if you don’t pay me directly, I’m getting something for it from someone…

Comment on Telecom Audit Saves Hospital 800K per Year! by Telecom Consultants

Telecom Consultants — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:36:04 +0000

It is a little misleading to say that an audit is “free” to a customer. There is always a fee, either contingency (i.e. % of savings found) or a flat fee for the audit. Better to say that there is no upfront cost to get an audit started, and X of savings are shared for X months to the auditing firm. If a client is simply looking for advice to a problem, an hourly rate may apply for the consulting expertise. But saying something is “free” gives the wrong impression and will most likely steer a client away. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

Comment on What Business Users Want From VoIP by Reliance Communications

Reliance Communications — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:25:17 +0000

True, Voip is one the major market for Telecom services. Telecommunication Services

Comment on Telecom Audit Saves Hospital 800K per Year! by Business Agent

Business Agent — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:33:31 +0000

I know a guy who does this with around 10 business products, including power, gas, business supplies, insurance and more. He can earn a real good living with just a few clients each year, and he can save them a ton.