An 800-number for Just $10 a Month Updated: 7/14/2008 12:00:07 PM Print Article Email Article           (ARA) - Times have changed for small businesses. Previously, only big companies with large budgets could afford the tools to create a professional, established image. One of the most significant examples of this change is the offering of virtual phone systems with toll-free telephone numbers. Until recently, getting a 1-800 number typically required the purchase of expensive phone system hardware along with the annual commitment to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on monthly long distance. But, today, small businesses can obtain a big business image and access to a toll-free number, starting at just $10 a month. Getting a virtual phone system, which includes a 1-800 number, a "press 1, press 2" main menu, and multiple extensions, takes as little as ten minutes to set up online from service providers such as PhonePeople.com, giving even the smallest businesses the big business image.   The average small business can benefit greatly from both a toll-free number and a virtual phone system, and the combination of the two is compelling at a low price point. New business often benefit the most from the credibility offered by a national phone number and a virtual phone system can transparently forward calls to home or mobile telephones. Phone People specializes in providing toll-free numbers with virtual phone system features. By processing all inbound calls from its equipment, Phone People is paving the way for businesses and entrepreneurs to have a custom 1-800 number with the advanced features of a "virtual office," simulating the phone systems of larger companies. Never mind the lower cost, the new world of the virtual phone system allows for custom vanity phone numbers, voicemail sent to e-mail, online call management, professional recordings, multiple extensions and "follow me" functionality. Entrepreneurs and businesses can sign up for toll-free numbers online in minutes. Keep these questions in mind as you select a provider: * What is the set up fee? * What is the monthly fee? * How many minutes are included? * What is the length of the service agreement? * Is the plan scalable? What is the cost for additional minutes? * What is the availability of customer support? Setting up a number is easy and service can be established entirely online, in a matter of minutes. Good providers offer customer service seven days per week, so there's help available should you have any questions or issues. "The price-to-features ratio has become so attractive that consumers often try it on a whim, but then they appreciate the value and maintain a virtual phone system throughout their growth," continues Seay. To find out if toll-free phone service will benefit your company, visit PhonePeople.com for a 7-day trial of a virtual phone system or to search for custom toll-free telephone numbers. Copyright © 2008, ARAnet, Inc. ARA Content Enter your ZIP code to compare the savings and benefits offered by the discount dental plans in your area. Take the first step toward a healthier smile and start saving today! > Find my dentist > Find a ZIP code             Additional Articles Delete Errors, Eliminate Clutter and Mak... Fix, Edit and Enhance Your Text in One C... Revive Your Rainy Day Fund. Refinance Yo... Dream of Running Your Own eBay Business?... A Free Way to Learn the Secrets of eBay ... Protect Yourself from Online ID Theft What Every Intelligent Investor Should K... Lose the Car Breakdown Worries with Auto... Simple Ways to Speed Up Your PC The Solution for High-tech ID Theft Topical Ibuprofen, Without the Negative ... Lose Weight During the Holidays The Key to Clear Skin for Your Teen How to Lock Out ID Thieves How to Get the Premier TV Viewing Experi... Feel Full Before Tackling the Holiday Ca... Checking Your Credit Could Increase Your... Learn to Invest in Today's Market How to Speed Up Your PC Take Your Trading to the Next Level

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