Advantages of a Live 24/7 Answering Service

Not all businesses need a live 24.7 answering service. It might be complicated if such a service is implemented in-house. The alternative is to partner with a reliable answering service company. When implemented this would be an advantage and make a difference to the day to day operations. You can set your business apart from […]

How Much Does It Cost for Missed After-Hours Calls?

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Many businesses have switched to remote work environments and some employees have work hours that are flexible.  This has resulted in companies implementing after-hours calls or customer service. This is a novel strategy but can be devastating to a business that only has an 8 hours answering service. A business should ask “How many calls […]

Types of Answering Services

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There are different types of answering services that can help support a business.  Some types are telephone answering services, industry based answering service, automated answering services and general call centers. Every type has different advantages.  This is the reason why the right type of service must be identified before subscription or installation.  Choosing one that […]

Spotlight: Virtual Receptionists

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Virtual receptionists answer calls or greet clients when they call. But nowadays, they are given more tasks. The virtual receptionist must have a good product or service knowledge to be able to answer a wide range of questions from the clientele. In this manner, they become a part of the sales and marketing team. There […]

How Missed Calls Can Affect a Business

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Businesses must consider missed calls. Owners do not like this to happen but it is a reality. Even in this digital age, phone calls are still important even if there are other alternative means like emails and social media. Here are some statistics to show the impact of unanswered calls on a business: 80% of […]