How To Call In The US From Other Countries

 The US is not only the most powerful country on the planet but also the richest in terms of cumulative wealth. Also, the business environment here is conducive to new players and investments. Hence, if you run a business and wish to expand internationally, then America should be the first country on your map. 

There are a few possible hiccups that, as a smart businessman, you should take care of in advance. And, one of them would be to connect with your target businesses. To connect with your American prospects, you have to get on the call with them. However, these conversations can take many rounds and would usually be lengthy. As a result, the communication charges may take a swing at your start-up’s finances. So, it would be wise to take a glance at other options.

Use Inexpensive Phone Plans

The biggest benefit of a direct phone line to the US is the clarity of the call. Even in our personal calls, we detest any sort of disturbance, and in business, the call clarity is uncompromisable. You may incur significant losses due to not-so-clear communication. Imagine you are running a call center, your client would not be impressed if while discussing your business proposition, there is a disturbance on the line. You may even lose that business opportunity altogether. While phone calls ensure clarity, on the downside, even a relatively inexpensive phone plan may cost you more in comparison to other options.

Use Online Apps

The use of online apps, such as Skype, is trendy nowadays for business communications. Skype is essentially a voice-over-IP (VoIP) service that allows a host of other services apart from calls. Video calls, document sharing, and presentation are some other services offered by skype, which are regarded as useful by most business users. The best part is that once you are connected with your client on Skype, you may use most of these services for absolutely free! Google Hangouts, RingCentral, and Viber are other VoIPs that you may check out. 

Use Mobile Apps

You may use mobile apps to communicate with your clientele too. Many mobile apps would let you communicate for free if both parties use the same app. Instead of using minutes, the calling services of mobile apps usually use data. To avoid overages, when calling using these apps, it's better to be on a Wi-Fi network or have an appropriate data plan. Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, and WhatsApp are some prime examples.

Though you may use any of the above methods to reach out to your US-based prospects, most probably the best solution would be to opt for a local business number. Communication is a two-way process; hence, it is natural for your clients in the US to try to reach out to you, sometimes even at unexpected times. Imagine their distress if they have to dial an international number or notice that you are offline while trying to send you a message. A local business number makes your business feel close to them. Also, it is a must, if you ever expand from B2B to B2C vertical. So, get a local business number now to add the necessary local plus professional vibe to your business.