Introduce a free Fax-to-Email service to your business

April 2nd, 2012 - 12:42 pm No Comments
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Free Fax to Email from 08DirectIntroducing a Free Fax-to-Email service to your company can increase efficiency and cut costs, by removing the need for an old fax machine cluttering your office space.

With 08Direct you can start receiving faxes straight into your email inbox, which you can simply download and read either at you desk, or on the move with your smart phone. By deciding to receive your faxes via email is more efficient and eco friendly. Plus, on days when you are not able to be in the office, no communications via fax will be lost.

The system works by taking your incoming fax message, converting it to a PDF document and delivering it straight to your email inbox.

You can benefit from a Fax to Email service as part of our FREE Call Management Package, once you have registered a free 0844 number at 08Direct.co.uk. There are no contracts or setup fees, and our free Call Management Package is worth £200.

Also included within the Management Package is a welcome message, Call Whisper, Voicemail, Auto Attendant and Call Statistics. For full details please see our full range of call services.

How a non geographic phone new number can increase your revenue?

March 29th, 2012 - 09:48 am No Comments
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At 08Direct we specialise in providing a wide range of businesses with complete inbound call solutions. By choosing to work with us you don’t need to worry about credit checks or setup fees, and all new customers will receive our FREE Call Management Package worth £199.

We offer a full range of 08 numbers, including 0844, 0800 and 0845. Whether you want to divert these numbers to a landline or a mobile, we have the systems in place to ensure all your needs are met.

What number is best for your company?

Choose a free 0844 number and give your business a professional look

By introducing an 0844 number you will instantly give your company a national presence. Your customers benefit from the fact they are charged a fixed rate of 5p per minute, regardless of where they are calling from (providing they are calling from a UK landline).

An 0844 number is ideal for small and new businesses as it gives you a big company image as you can advertise a national number, for a your local business.

Your free 0844 number can be connected instantly, and as we don’t do minimum contracts you free to decide how you want your account to progress.

By introducing an 0844 number you can introduce a new revenue stream

In addition to all the advantages above, by connecting an 0844 number with 08Direct you can start earning extra number from your inbound calls.

Once you have started to receive lots of calls every month, you can earn a rebate from us. This works by us splitting the 5p for every minute between the suscriber and provider, meaning your company earns money from your customers calling you.

Get a free phone 0800 number and help increase sales

By providing your customers with a free to call 0800 number you make your company far more accessible. Research has shown that you can increase business enquiries by up to 175% by providing a free contact service.

At 08Direct we have just changed our 0800 number packages, to make our rates the best in the UK. You can get connected for just £4.99 a month, for this you can receive up to 550 inclusive inbound minutes.

Just like 0844, to connect your 0800 number we don’t require any credit checks, minimum contract, and don’t need to pay any setup fees.

Plus, all new customers will benefit from our FREE Call Management Package which includes a Call Whisper, Fax-to-Email, Welcome Message and Voicemail.

For more details on our packages, and to content your number please Visit Our Numbers Page.

A guide to the perfect telephone etiquette for business

March 27th, 2012 - 14:51 pm No Comments
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Professional Telephone MannerMaking sure you and your staff present a professional image on the telephone is hugely important. Once you have set up your new free 0844 business number from 08Direct.co.uk, your telephone manner could be the deciding factor on whether a potential customer chooses your company, or gets you that all improtant best price from a supplier.

The steps to take for the perfect telephone etiquette

Remember that the person on the other end of the phone can only hear your voice. This is the lasting impression they will take away from their communication with you. You need to ensure that you get you message across clearly and professionally. Be aware if you have a tendancy to shout, or speak fast, both of these will result in the caller becoming annoyed or confused.

Ensure that you always address the caller by his or her title. Refering to a person as ‘Mr’ or Mrs’ adds to the overall proffesional appearence. This is essential when communicating with an unfamiliar person.

It is very important to make sure that you listen to the caller. If your customer has a problem, take the time to fully understand what they are saying. A good tactic to use to make the caller feel respected is to repeat what they have said you, this always acts a great methond of ensuring you have understand the query.

In a busy office environment it is very easy to get distracted by colleagues. If you do get interrupted while you are talking with a customer, remind them you are talking to a customer and you will speak to them when you are finished.

To perfect your professional telephone manner be aware of your language and your surroundings. Always remember to not use slang words, unless you are familar with the caller. Finally always be aware of your surroundings, if you are in a noisy environment the chances are the caller can hear everything you can. It may be appropriate to end the call and request that you phone back and the earliest opportunity.

How your business will benefit from working with 08Direct

March 24th, 2012 - 10:00 am No Comments
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At 08DirectGet your free number from 08 Direct we are experts in providing complete inbound telephony solutions. We don’t do contracts, there are no setup fees and you can be connected within minutes of confirming your number.

We deal with a wide range of business sectors, regardless of their size, but we specialise in giving small businesses that extra professional edge by giving them a nationally recognisable phone number, and giving them the chance to earn extra revenue from recieving calls.

If you select one of our free 0844 numbers,  not only will your receive all our free extra features, but you can start earning a rebate on your calls depending on the amount of inbound call minutes you are receiving from customers.

A better option for your company could be a free phone 0800 number. An 0800 is completely free for your customers to call, and has proven to increase sales by up to 175%. Plus, as 08 Direct now provides the best rates in the UK for 0800 numbers you’re in the best hands! Our packages start from just £4.99 a month, this also includes no setup fees, no contracts and can be connected within hours.

Along with your new non geographical number, only with 08Direct can you benefit from our FREE Call Management Package worth £200. This features all the added extras you need to form a complete telephony solution.Included is Voicemail, Call Whisper, Fax to Email, Welcome Message and Auto Attendant.

In addition you will benefit from an experienced personal account manager who is always on hand to answer any questions. They will monitor your account to make sure you are getting the most out of your call package with us.

Forget the budget 2012, small businesses can earn free revenue with an 0844 number

March 23rd, 2012 - 09:56 am No Comments
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Are you a small business owner who is feeling underwhelmed by George Osborne’s Budget?
The budget 2012 to hit small businesses

The announced reduction is corporation tax is welcome, but this does not affect businesses who’s profits don’t exceed £300,000 per year. Although businesses who fall in this bracket currently pay a reduced rate of 20%, this is a significant hit on profits and some help would have been welcome.

By far the biggest hit on small businesses was the news that Mr Osborne has announced that from next month, business rates will rise by 5.6%. This is the tax that companies have to pay against their property.

From August 2012, there will also be yet another rise in fuel duty. The additional three pence rise adds to the already sky high petrol and diesel prices. This increase is guaranteed to hit small businesses hard as well as adding to the financial pressure on working families.

However, with 08Direct your small business can generate revenue for free by setting yourself up with a free 0844 number. With an 0844 number you can earn a rebate if you generate enough inbound minutes from your customers.

With 08Direct there are no setup fees, no contracts, no credit checks and you can be setup instantly. Plus, your small business will benefit from our Free Call Management Package worth £200.

08 Direct – The UK’s cheapest provider of 0800 numbers

March 21st, 2012 - 10:41 am No Comments
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This week we have altered our 0800 number packages, which now make our rates the best in the UK. Check out our 0800 Number Packages for for all the details.

Get the best rates on 0800 Numbers at 08 Direct

Why Choose an 0800 number?

Having an 0800 number opens your business up to potential new customers as you are far more accessible as you have a direct means of contact, at no cost to your customers. All calls are free for them, providing they are calling from a UK landline.

The customer does not get charged for the calls as the company receiving the call takes on all the call costs. This may sound expensive, but through increased sales it quickly becomes well worth the investment. Research has shown that providing a free phone number to your customers can increase sales by a massive 175%!

How much does an 0800 number cost?

At 08 Direct you can setup your 0800 number today, from as little as £4.99 a month. There are no setup costs, no contracts and our bronze numbers are free to register.

For your £4.99 monthly cost you can receive up to 550 inbound minutes, and benefit from our Free Call Management Package. No one else in the UK is currently providing these rates at our prices.

If you wish to upgrade your package you can now receive 1,250 inbound minutes for just £9.99 a month. For full details or to add additional services, please contact one of our team.

Once you have ordered your freephone 0800 number from 08Direct you can receiving calls the same day. Order your Freephone 0800 Number Package today.

 

Why choose a free 0844 number from 08 Direct?

March 19th, 2012 - 15:16 pm No Comments
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Get your Free 0844 Number

For business across the UK, 0844 numbers are now raidly taking over from 0845 as the number of choice for this telecommunications regardless of their size. As a business using an 0844 number, you are not charged to receive any calls, as the cost is put onto the customer.Customers calling an 0844 number benefit from the fact they are charged a fixed rate of 5p per minute. This is the same regardless of the time of day, or where they are. As long as they are using a UK landline to make the call.

Through using 0844 there is the chance to earn a rebate back depending on the amount of calls you receive. The rebates system works by splitting the 5p from every minute your customers are spending on calls between the subscriber and provider. Basically, your company can earn money simply for answering the phone to your customers.

An 0844 number is perfect for a small business as it gives you a big company image, whilst you are earning money on rebates you are receiving from incoming calls.

By registering a new 0844 number with 08 Direct you don’t have to worry about any set up charges or minimum contracts. Plus, by working with 08 Direct you benefit from our free Call Management Package. This means you can partner your new 0844 number with features such as Voicemail, Call Whisper and Auto Attedent. Using this will mean your business will benefit from increased response rates, improved customer service and ultimately increase your revene. Please vist our Call Management Page for all the details.

To order your new 0844 number for free head over to Choose Your Number.

Google AdWords’ new ‘click to call’ feature – making your 08 number even more powerful

December 5th, 2011 - 10:52 am No Comments
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Google Adwords logoOn Friday, Google announced a new development which is of massive importance to anyone that uses Adwords to promote their business and includes a phone number in their advert. In the coming weeks, Google is introducing ‘click to call’ functionality, so that phone numbers displayed in AdWords ad text will be automatically converted into a Click-to-call number.

This means your 08 number becomes even more powerful because as well as being incredibly memorable, it will be easily accessible at the touch of a smartphone’s screen. Which means that potential customers can be talking to you within seconds of seeing your advert.

Currently when advertisers enter a phone number directly into their ad text instead of using Call Extensions, the phone number is not clickable and will not generate a call. This can be a frustrating experience for mobile users who attempt to initiate a call to this phone number.

The new Click-to-call enhancement ensures that all phone numbers shown in AdWords ads are clickable and allows users to easily place calls from their mobile device. If your ad text includes a phone number, you will begin to receive clicks and calls on this number once the enhancement is enabled in your account.

Don’t think that this is free though. Just as you pay for clicks from the advert through to your webpages, clicks on the phone number will be chargeable too.

Measuring results

Google is claiming the measurability as a major benefit for this service, but as an 08 number user, you’ll already be used to seeing your call stats whenever you want them, via 08Direct’s customer portal.

Nonetheless, Google is offering some useful information. You’ll be able to review how many calls you receive on the clickable phone number listed in your ad text for each campaign, ad group, keyword, which will help you to monitor the effectiveness of each advert and campaign.

We’ll be monitoring this development with interest. Let us know how you get on with it and if you need extra 08 or 03 numbers for your adverts, do remember to give us a call on 0844 504 4000.

 

0800 numbers: Museums prove the theory that Free = more customers.

December 2nd, 2011 - 17:21 pm No Comments
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Natural History Museum

Free entry to the Natural History Museum has boosted visitor numbers by 190%

Are you looking to attract more customers? Then you need to follow the example set by some of the UK’s museums and give your customers something for free. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas is coming. Use 08 numbers so that you don’t leave your customers out in the cold

December 1st, 2011 - 10:56 am No Comments
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Businessman walking in snow and talking on the phoneWe’ve finally reached December so we can safely use the C-word again…yes, ‘Christmas’ is nearly here.

Although the festive period is a time for celebration and family gatherings, for small to medium sized businesses Christmas presents lots of tricky challenges. From the office party, which throws up all sorts of alcohol-fuelled disputes, to making sure you have enough staff on duty to serve your customers over the festive period.

Customers expect businesses to have fewer staff working over the holiday period, but will still get frustrated if they call your business and all they hear is a ring tone of a phone that is never answered. Technology can help. Read the rest of this entry »

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