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Why Freelancers Love Virtual Phone Numbers

Freelance Life on Your Terms

When you’re juggling projects, clients, deadlines, and new ideas, the last thing you want after working all day is your number ringing at 10 pm. It can be hard to divide your professional life from your personal life whilst still appearing dedicated and available to your clients.  That’s where having a virtual phone number can change everything

What Is a Virtual Phone Number (And Why It’s Perfect for Freelancers)?

A virtual phone number, also known as a VoIP number, is a phone number which allows you to make calls using the internet instead of relying on traditional landline services.  It differs from your traditional services due to its flexibility and cost-effectiveness, especially when provided by Number People.  A virtual phone number gives you a professional business number without the hassle of new hardware or contracts. You can take calls from anywhere and keep your number private.  You no longer need to rely on a full office setup to look professional; a virtual phone number gives you that credibility and edge, minus the expense.

Key Reasons Freelancers Love Virtual Numbers

Privacy Without Compromise

  • Keep personal numbers private while staying accessible to clients.
  • Great for freelancers advertising online or on job boards such as Indeed or LinkedIn.

Total Flexibility

  • Forward calls to a device that suits you or even to a desktop app such as Zoiper.
  • Take work calls wherever you are, whenever suits you, without carrying multiple phones.

Look More Professional

  • Local landline numbers build trust with local clientele.
  • Clients feel like they’re working with a reliable, established pro – not a one-person band.

Control Your Availability

  • Set working hours and divert calls to voicemail or another user.
  • Ideal for setting boundaries and avoiding burnout.

Cost-Effective and Scalable

  • Much cheaper than a second phone or business line.
  • Scale up as your business grows, easily add users or features and let your service grow with you..
How Other Freelancers Use Virtual Phone Numbers
  • A freelance graphic designer using a London landline to attract clients.
  • A dog walker uses voicemail during walks and forwards to mobile after hours.
  • A content writer screens new client enquiries without sharing a personal number.
  • A part-time yoga instructor who runs their yoga classes three evenings a week. They use a virtual number to take client bookings, with an automated voicemail explaining her class schedule and availability.
How Number People Makes It Easy

Here at Number People, we know how tiring it can be making decisions, so let us make this one easy for you.  Set up takes less than 2 minutes and is simple and easy to navigate.  We make sure you have complete flexibility. Do you no longer need your virtual phone number?  No worries!  Cancel any time with no pesky contracts or exit fees.  And with 60 free minutes included with each call forwarding service and VoIP user, we’re making sure you get the most bang for your buck.  Why think twice about the easiest decision you’ll make this week?

Freelance Smarter, Not Harder

If you’re ready to level up your freelance life, it’s time to get a virtual number that works as hard as you do. With Number People, you can set one up in minutes – and start sounding like the pro you already are.”

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