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  Gary RK February 22, 2015 at 7:19pm

  Initially see this thread (read down a couple of posts ....)  where we were discussing similar re NGNs :

  http://landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/proof-of-my-new-leafl...

  There are many, many providers, so watch for one-off  and the recurring charges (also depends on number type).
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  stephen murray-cook February 23, 2015 at 7:16am

  Hi mike don't know if they still do it but orange give you a home phone number look alike which diverts to your mobile phone no charge to caller and it does not say it's diverting cookie
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  James Brett February 23, 2015 at 7:22am

  Or you could have a virtual landline?
  Divert straight to your mobile. That's all I use.
  Simple, cheap, and give the local appearance.
  
  A lot of people still don't like the 08 numbers, and some are still unsure on 03 numbers
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    Mitchel ingham > James Brett February 23, 2015 at 7:36am

    What service provider do you use
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      James Brett > Mitchel ingham February 23, 2015 at 8:55am

      Invoco
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        Green Hand > James Brett February 23, 2015 at 10:21am

        Looks like a good system. When someone calls can you tell they have called the voip number rather than your mobile?
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          James Brett > Green Hand February 23, 2015 at 3:42pm

          Yes it says JBM to me before connecting them. Thats how I know!

          Very cheap for me as I barely use it
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  Colin Hunt February 23, 2015 at 8:41am

  Personally I view any business without a office/base/home number with suspicion.  
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    Simply Business > Colin Hunt February 24, 2015 at 1:43pm

    Wholeheartedly agree, Colin. Seems silly sometimes given that mobiles are so ubiquitous, but a landline does add an element of trust.
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  Acacia Groundcare Hire February 23, 2015 at 8:46am

  Office based number is good, makes it seem more permanent! A local area code does help people know where you are but a non-geographical number can make you seem more professional/like a larger company perhaps? Do you find customers like that you are local or are more price focussed? If they like that you are local, a local number is probably good to stick with :)