4 Reasons why the Election 2015 is Good for UK business
We know that in the build up to the election 5,000 small business owners signed a letter backing the re-election of David Cameron and the Conservatives. Although some argued this was staged, it was a...
View ArticleDetailed call costs to all 0843, 0844 and 0845 numbers in 2015
The telecoms industry is currently awash with news that from July 1st 2015 Ofcom will enforce new changes to the way calls to all 084 numbers (such as 0844, 0843 and 0845) are charged. The changes...
View ArticleIs Skype a telecoms operator? Belgian court re-ignites an old debate
Virtually ever since Skype was launched in 2003 telecoms operators across Europe have argued that the company should be governed by the same laws they have to work under. The argument has been...
View ArticleChanges to 080, 084 and 087 telephone numbers – 4 things you should know
From 1st July 2015 Ofcom are changing the way calls to 08 numbers are charged. This move has been made to clear up public confusion on exactly how much many non-geographic numbers cost to call. All...
View ArticleFour obvious reasons calls to your 08 number are failing and how to solve them
With help from our team of engineers we’ve put together four very common mistakes they experience which are so easily avoided. During busy periods our engineers can take a couple of hours to look into...
View Article5 ways to be a good account manager
To be the best account manager you must be able to balance great customer service with ensuring you meet your business goals. With the help of the 08Direct team we have put together our top 5 traits...
View Article0845 Numbers – The Experts Guide
The costs to call 0845 Numbers from mobiles and landlines From July 1st 2015 the way calls to 0845 numbers are charged were simplified and brought in line with all 084 numbers such as 0844 and 0843....
View Article14 tips to writing an awesome start-up business plan
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...
View Article5 key ways your business will benefit from using virtual local numbers
Virtual UK landline numbers essentially operate the same as any other fixed landline number. They cost the same to call and numbers are available for every area code in the UK. But as they are virtual...
View Article5 Reasons why your business could be ready for VoIP telephony
VoIP or Hosted Telephony isn’t something brand new, I’m sure many business owners will have come across it over the last few years. However, as with all modern technology, it is a service that has...
View Article10 things that should be in your disaster recovery plan
Any business can suffer from a disaster, such as a flood or fire or be seriously affected by cyber attack or staff illness. With all this in mind, it’s vital that as a business owner or senior manager...
View Article6 Simple Ways To Give Your Business A Digital Edge
Take a look around you and consider how you communicate, or how you take in the latest news. There is no denying that the world is very rapidly moving into a digital age. Your customers and staff have...
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0800 Number Changes – 3 Things We’ve Learnt One Year On
In July 2015 Ofcom introduced a series of changes to the way calls to many 08 numbers were charged. This included clearer call costs to 084 and 087 numbers but by far the biggest change for the...
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A History Of The Telephone [Infographic]
It’s fair to say that now a days the telephone has become an essential part of modern living. We can’t leave the house without our phone in our pockets. Alot has happened in the 141 years since the...
View Article6 Simple Ways To Give Your Business A Digital Edge
Take a look around you and consider how you communicate, or how you take in the latest news. There is no denying that the world is very rapidly moving into a digital age. Your customers and staff have...
View ArticleHow An 0800 Number Benefits Your Business
As a small business, it is very challenging competition with much larger companies that have the same target audience as you. Lucky for you, an 0800 Number gives your company a lot of sale benefits....
View ArticleTips For Marketing Your Small Business
Know Your Audience Knowing your audience is key to successful marketing. So firstly ask yourself who is your ideal customer and what do they do? With audience targeting you’re way more likely to reach...
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Benefits of Social Media for Business
Increase Brand Awareness: With 3.6 billion people using social media in 2020, social media is a natural place to reach new and highly targeted potential customers. People are more likely to connect...
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