Kind of surprised that a business would not want to recieve telemarketing calls. Yeah I know what your going to say. They always call when you are busy. Well all calls you recieve are interuptive by nature, whether it is from the "better half" or a complete stranger, so it is really with what kind of attitude you are going to answer the call.
According to a recent report complied by the Direct Marketing Association, telemarketing or cold calling is the #1 way of creating new business and more are taking advantage of this every day. It is cost effecient and effective, when done correctly, problem is that most dont know how to do it successfully and therefore really come off sounding like a canned commerical that is meant to break through your objections.
The result most just hangup and that is where you make the biggest mistake.
Next time you recieve a call from a company who's service or product would be of no benefit for you or offer any solutions to issues you are experiencing, then stop the caller and ask to have your name and number removed from their calling list. I always do this politely and respectfully.
Because this is an internal process that is done by the call center, it can be done imeditately.
Dont hang up yet...confirm with the caller or their supervisior that your request has been process and when it will take affect.
This procedure is more effective than the National DNC list and usually produces immediate results.
When I first began my business, within the first month I was recieving 3 - 4 calls a day and now I only get the telemarketing calls that I want from companies that I may want to do business with.
Hope this helps
Have a great day
John