Local numbers allow your callers to know where you are based, for example, if you are based in Liverpool and wanted to speak to a locksmith, then you know the moment you see an 0151 Number you are going to be calling someone within your local area.

The majority of people prefer to call local Business, especially when they are looking to call a taxi, tradesman or shop.

Ok, so you have your mobile number advertised for your business, what’s wrong with that? Surveys show that 65% of potential customers are put off when the number advertised is a mobile, as they are deemed ‘untrustworthy’ or a smaller business, a Landline Number builds trust.

Over 80% of new business comes through incoming communications via the telephone – so you want to make sure that you don’t miss out on this huge potential.

Why opt for a 01 or 02 number?

• 77% of people prefer to call a business that’s local to them
• Get a 22% Increase in calls from your local area – Simply by advertising a local number
• Cheap calls for your customers – 01 and 02 numbers are charged at a local rate to call from landline and often included within a mobile’s inclusive minutes.
• Over 80% of business comes through incoming communications via telephone – so you want to make sure that you don’t miss out on this

It’s simple when you think about it, if you have a business that targets local areas then it’s imperative you have a landline number!

To ensure you don’t miss those important sales calls, make one important phone call today – call our customer service staff on 0203 189 1213 and we can set up a local landline number from as little as £6.47 per month.

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