It could be a good way to start. For a live service, you'll need attendants or representatives to handle the calls. If you expect to have several reps handling calls, you will need systems that distribute and manage the call flow. If you don't have the staff or equipment yet, many Service Bureaus can provide turnkey services. It's ideal for lower-volume applications.
Research shows callers have definite ideas on what they'll pay for information and services.
Charge too much, and you'll miss too many callers. Charge too little and you'll miss out on revenue. You can establish almost any amount in these formats. Your actual revenue will depend on the nature of your service, how it's promoted, and how many callers you can attract. To estimate how much you could make under different scenarios, use our on-line 900 Service Revenue Estimator .