How a local number could help your business get ahead

May 3, 2022

Pushing your way through the busy business world can be hard and we need all the tools we can get. Virtual local numbers could be just how your business gets itself out there and encourages it to thrive.

People like local business. To them it means loyalty, honestly and reliability. And if you want to reach those customers then a local number is what you need. By using a 01 or 02 virtual number you can attract new trade from people who like to deal with local business, even when you’re not.

These inbound numbers are a great way to attract more customers. And who doesn’t want more of them? A virtual number can help you create that important local presence. Imagine you want to gain some business in a city likeLiverpool. You can use a virtual 0151 number, even if you are working from homeelsewhere. The people inLiverpool think you are a local business, but you are in fact still at home, saving yourself the overheads and reaping the rewards. By choosing one of our numbers, you can have a virtual presence in any location you desire, or multiple places at once. This can encourage customers to think you are larger, with a wide presence across the country. It also means you are getting business from everywhere, which can only be a good thing!

Customer satisfaction is absolutely paramount these days and by using local numbers you are ensuring it stays this way. People often get nervous calling 0800 or 0333 numbers, worried they’ll be in long queues and put on hold for eternity, stuck with automated messages and longing to talk to a real human. By using a local number, you can prove that high-quality customer service is at the forefront of your business. And, to top it off, customers only have to pay a local rate to your virtual number.

You can also advertise as a local business in any area, allowing you to use several different marketing campaigns.By marketing ads to show only one local number for the people in just that area you can create a positive impact on your performance and your web traffic. It can also improve your company’s reputation in certain areas by providing that all-important customer experience to people who want to work with their local community. Your business number represents you and can be the deciding factor in whether that customer calls you.

And the best thing? You’ll never miss an important business call again. By instantly re-routing calls from 01 and 02 numbers using the cloud-based interface, you’ll always be on the end of the phone, ensuring customer experience is gold standard.

If you want a virtual presence in a new location, then give us a call on 0800 193 0800 where one of our specialists will be happy to help. Alternatively, please visit www.cloudnumbers.co.uk for more information on other ways we can help your business.

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