How to get a toll free number

If you have a small business and need to be in contact with your customers, a toll free number is something you'll want to consider. How do you go about getting a toll free number?

Things You'll Need

• Business
• Incoming revenue to pay for the toll free number

Instructions

1. Thinking of getting a toll free number and want information on how to do it or whether it would be worth it? There are several good sources of information out there that you should be aware of.

2. Go to the SMS/800 website, which I have listed in the resources below. The site allows you to see which numbers are still available and gives you all the latest news regarding toll free numbers.

3. 

   Toll free numbers have been shown to be an investment in the long-term if you have a product or service that sells itself outside your area. However, toll free numbers are costly and can be a large expense.

4. If you setup a toll free number make sure you track exactly who is calling your toll free number at your business. If you find that you are not getting new prospects or customers, but rather just friendly chit chat calls, you might want to rethink having the number.

5. To setup a toll free number you will first need to contact a provider and speak with them about the plans that they offer. I have included a link to a list of the providers with their phone numbers in the resources section.

Tips & Warnings

• Do your research before buying a toll free number.

• Don't buy a toll free number if your business is just getting off the ground, give it a little time.