For several years, the number of self-employed individuals in the Netherlands has been steadily increasing.

To be successful, a freelancer should organize their accessibility well from the start. Phone accessibility, in particular, deserves extra attention. As a one-person business, you’re not always able to answer the phone. It’s reassuring to know that the call will still be handled properly. How do you organize that?

The Freelancer Success Plan

To help the thousands of freelancers who start every quarter get off to a good start, we’ve gathered some tips to perfectly organize your phone accessibility in one go.

Register an 085 Number

Of course, you can simply use your mobile 06 number, but a virtual 085 number has many advantages over a mobile number. To begin with, it makes a much more professional impression than a 06 number and immediately gives you a national presence.

Additionally, 085 numbers are available from Belfabriek’s stock and can often be activated within 24 hours.

Manage Your Availability

Are you unavailable because of an important meeting or need to meet a deadline without phone interruptions? You don’t have to miss a call. With our Belfabriek App, you can indicate in real-time that you’re unavailable. We’ll ensure that all calls are neatly routed to an alternative number or the digital answering machine.

Do you have a website? We offer a special plugin that allows you to display your availability directly on your site. The plugin is easy to install and set up, even if you’re not a web developer.

Take Calls Wherever You Want

Your virtual 085 number is forwarded to your regular phone and works with any device. This can be a landline, a mobile phone, or even your Skype number. You can change this setting in real-time at any time via our Belfabriek App. With one swipe, you can switch between a mobile phone and a landline. Or forward to a colleague who’s covering for you.

Don’t Miss Any Information

Scheduling appointments over the phone becomes easier and more efficient when you know you can listen to the conversation later at your convenience. For just €9.95, record all your calls and listen to them later via the dashboard.

Apply Today, Start Working Tomorrow

By following these steps, you’ll have your phone accessibility perfectly prepared for business success. Even as your business grows, you’ll find that with the many extra features that come standard with your phone number from Belfabriek, you’ll always be perfectly accessible!

As mentioned, Belfabriek can deliver 085 numbers from stock and often activate them the same business day. In our 085 number shop, you can see which numbers are available.

If you have specific questions, feel free to contact us by phone via our free number 0800-BELFABRIEK!