Residential VoIP: This Is the Only Guide You’ll Ever Need!


March 5th, 2024

In case you haven’t heard, the future of home landlines is residential VoIP. Pronounced VoIP rather than V.o.I.P, this Voice Over Internet Protocol technology will replace all traditional copper-wire landlines by the end of 2025. And people in the UK are more than ready for this transition. They’re switching over before the deadline because it… read more


Excellent! You’ve Got a Virtual Business Number – So Now What?


July 31st, 2023

Owning a virtual business number is a great step towards building your brand. But just you knowing you have it isn’t going to bring you any new business. Neither is it helpful to your existing customers who currently have your old number. You’ve got to get that new virtual business number out there for all… read more


5 Reasons Why Using Your Mobile Number For Business Is a Big No-No!


April 13th, 2023

For small businesses, start-ups or solopreneurs, using your mobile number for business might feel like a no-brainer. You don’t have to spend more money and it’s convenient. But the truth is that you’ll be doing yourself and your business a huge disservice managing your calls this way. According to a survey taken by GoDaddy, 86%… read more


Help! What’s a VoIP Phone System & How Does It Work?


March 3rd, 2023

With technology moving at an overwhelming pace, it’s easy to get lost when it comes to updates and upgrades, what you need and what you don’t and the incessant use of acronyms! The latest on you need to know about is VoIP. So here it is, laid bare for you, the what’s, where’s and why’s of… read more


Are 0800 numbers free to call and what exactly are they?


August 17th, 2021

What are free-to-call numbers? 0800 numbers are part of a group of “freephone” numbers that are non-geographic numbers, toll-free, and used mainly by businesses and charities. The most common freephone prefixes in the UK are 0800 and 0808 and they were first used back in November 1985. Are 0800 numbers free? Are 0800 numbers free… read more


SwitchboardFREE Is Now Cyber Essentials Plus Certified!


March 11th, 2024

At SwitchboardFREE we don’t usually like to blow our own trumpet, but this was news we just couldn’t hold in a moment longer! We’re now Cyber Essentials Plus Certified. Of course, you’re probably wondering what this has to do with you. Why should you care that we’ve got another certificate on the wall and someone… read more


Value Broadband and Landline Deals-What Does SwitchboardFREE Offer?


February 21st, 2024

The internet is strewn with providers that can offer you budget-busting broadband and landline deals. The belief is that the more services that you bundle together, the less you have to pay. But is that right? Do these deals really give you the best for less? Are you really getting value for money? At SwitchboardFREE… read more


020 Area Code Numbers Easily Explained in Your Official Guide


February 7th, 2024

On your hunt for the right number for your business, there’s no doubt that you have come across phone numbers with the 020 area code, the 01 area code, and the 08 area code. It can be difficult to know which you should choose. So here at SwitchboardFREE, we’ve put together some guides to help… read more


Manchester Calling: How the 0161 Area Code Can Transform Your Business with SwitchboardFREE


January 16th, 2024

Explore the advantages of SwitchboardFREE’s 0161 area code numbers and VoIP services for business communication. Discover how seamless integration, cost-effective solutions, and local presence can propel your business forward in the digital era.


Your Ultimate Guide to Black Friday, Cyber Monday & Ruby Tuesday!


November 1st, 2023

Introduced to the UK by Amazon back in 2010, Black Friday is now expected each year, just like Easter, Christmas and wet summers. Some of you reading this may be veteran Black Friday-ers and others might be wondering if this is the year they jump on the bandwagon. Either way, if you want to understand… read more


Why Telephone Introductions Are Your Ultimate Free Marketing Tool


October 19th, 2023

As business owners, we are constantly told that first impressions matter the most. And of course they 100% do! But that’s not to say that the second, third, tenth or one hundredth don’t matter just as much. So how do you keep up the momentum of leaving a lasting impression on your customers? Telephone introductions…. read more


Why Calls Matter 12 Times More Than Online Clicks


August 14th, 2023

Everyone is online these days, aren’t they? Of course they are! With the Internet being so quick and easy to access, you never have to leave the house! And the stats speak for themselves!  Statista found that 80% of people now do the majority of their shopping online. And it’s these same people that prefer… read more


The Top 3 Accountancy Business Tools You Should 100% Consider!


July 31st, 2023

Need help with accounting? Here are SwitchboardFREE’s top 3 accountancy business tools. Every business needs accountancy, from creating invoices and keeping an eye on expenses to putting together your accounts for the HMRC.  All elements can be time-consuming and at times and complicated to try and do manually, but so can researching the right tools… read more


The Top 3 Business Bank Accounts You Should Know About!


July 31st, 2023

Need help with finding the right bank account for your business? Here are SwitchboardFREE’s top 3 business bank accounts. Every business needs a quality bank account that’s affordable and does all you need it to do. But finding the right one can be time-consuming and the jargon-laced sales pitches can be confusing. To make life easier,… read more