Is Your Telephone Working for Your Competition?
John P. had a problem. He just couldn't figure out what it was.
Six months ago, he had started his own small business, working out of an office in his home. The first few months he did extremely well. People liked his service and his client list rapidly grew.
Then everything seemed to change. Several clients went with his competition. Prospects he was certain were sold, ended up selecting other companies.
Finally, in desperation, he went to one of his ex-clients and asked,What did I do that made you switch services?”
It was really nothing you did, John. You just became so busy and were out of your office so much we could never reach you.
It was then that John realized his own telephone was working for his competition.
The first thing he did was go shopping for a business telephone system. But what he found only added to his frustration. To install a telephone system in his home office would cost several thousand dollars. This was money John didn't have.
That afternoon he was telling a friend his problem when the friend asked,Why don'tt you do what I did? Get a toll-free number pbx telephone communication service?
John gave his friend a puzzled look.Toll-free? Why would I need a toll-free number? Most of my business is local.
This might surprise you, John, but did you know that people are more likely to call an 800 number than a local number? Plus, the toll-free number helps make you a standout even in a local market.Besides, who says you’re going to remain local forever. Think ahead and prepare.
John still wasn't buying. Maybe so. But the whole thing sounds way too expensive for me. Right now I'm working on a very slim budget.
Do you think you might manage $14.99 a month?
Yeah, I could do that. But is that all I get? Just a toll-free number?
John's friend smiled. Not even close. Along with the toll-free number you get a total communication package. It's one of the greatest services available for a small businessman,such as yourself.
For example, I bet one of your biggest problems is having your telephone answered.