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As businesses continue to adapt to new work arrangements, virtual phone systems have emerged as a popular alternative to traditional phone systems. A virtual phone system, also known as a cloud phone system, is a phone service that operates entirely over the internet, offering a wide range of benefits to UK businesses. In this article,…
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What Is A Surcharge? A Surcharge is an additional fee to the costs of a good or service which extends outside of the initially quoted price. As surcharges extend beyond the quoted price, they are classified as hidden fees. The rate is often found in the small print of contracts and outside of the quoted…
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The starting point to launching any successful new-start up is the business plan. Writing it can seem a daunting task but it is a vital component to securing financial support or investment. It’s also crucial to your business succeeding and developing. We’ve put together our top 14 tips to guide you through every step. 1.…
read moreLast month, the Forum of Private Business published research that stated that business costs last year increased at a rate of ‘3.5% ahead of inflation’. According to the research, 94% of businesses reported an overall increase in the cost of running their business, with 87% of those surveyed saying rising energy costs were their biggest…
read moreIf you’re planning to start up an ecommerce business then it is crucial that your website is up to scratch. 08 Direct have put together some of our top tips to remember when setting up a website so that your business can maximise its success: Keep it simple – Anything complicated will have anyone…
read moreImagine the scenario: you call a potential customer, they answer, you start your pitch and once they realise it’s a sales call, they cut you off, dead. When it comes to sales calls, it’s easy to get it wrong but reassuringly, it’s also very easy to get it right, as long as you follow the…
read moreHow important is your customer service to the success of your business? The answer? It’s vital. ‘Customer service is so important to overall business success. We deal with a lot of businesses and we know just how important it is to build good relationships with our customers. We have people approaching us all the time…
read moreSmall businesses have been choosing to use non-geographic numbers for years as it gives them a nationwide presence. But how, and why, does using a non-geographic number help you gain the trust of your customers? So you’re a start-up business based in a small town and you believe your location is hindering your business’…
read moreBusinesses are being encouraged to take advantage of ‘cloud services’ because they not only aid business efficiency, but they also improve profitability. Having all of your business documents and software stored somewhere on the internet, ready for you to pick out at any time, may seem a little risky at first, but more and more…
read moreAt 08Direct we specialise in providing a wide range of businesses with complete inbound call solutions. By choosing to work with us you don’t need to worry about credit checks or setup fees, and all new customers will receive our FREE Call Management Package worth £199. We offer a full range of 08 numbers, including…
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