A 24/7 receptionist is a flexible and cost-effective way of managing your office communications. A virtual receptionist helps any industry tackle an overwhelming call volume because they take calls day or night. Virtual receptionists answer calls quickly and professionally without… Read More
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How to Deal With Spikes in Call Volume
Your goals for your inbound call center probably all center around the customer experience in some way. In fact, that is likely one of the reasons that you opted for a live call center rather than relying on voicemail systems…. Read More
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Avoid These Mistakes When Hiring an Answering Service
Hiring an answering service is an exciting step for your small business; it means you have a healthy, growing business and need a little extra help supporting your clients on the phone. Although hiring a service may seem as straightforward… Read More
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How Voicemail Hurts Your Business and How Live Answering Services Help
If you’ve ever called a business and gotten an automated voicemail greeting, chances are it was a frustrating experience. For starters, prospective customers looking to inquire about your services could get the wrong first impression of your company, and existing… Read More
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Best Practices to Improve Customer Service
Friendly customer service is only the start of providing outstanding customer experiences. Virtual call centers help employees answer a high volume of calls, improve customer satisfaction, and ensure that a business reaches profitability goals. Poor customer service experiences are too… Read More
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Inbound vs. Outbound Call Centers: What’s the Difference?
When we discuss call centers, there are two major types out there. In inbound call centers, calls are made to your business by leads or customers who want more info about what your product does or may have an interest… Read More
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Signs Your Business Needs Call Center Services
Many different types of businesses will usually benefit from having call centers. In fact, if you are a small business owner — regardless of the industry you work in — having the right processes in place is surely going to… Read More
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What to Look For in a Call Center
Did you know that if you’re not able to answer the phone, you may be missing out on business? A call center is a great way to ensure you’re available for your prospective and existing customers. A center takes the… Read More
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Important Questions to Ask When Hiring an Answering Service
There is no denying that not all answering services work the same way. In fact, there are certain aspects and components of an answering service that you should be sure to consider. The reality is, all customers should look for… Read More
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Tips for Handling Emergency Calls
Most contact centers will typically have a designated service to handle emergency calls — or at least they definitely should. In fact, having a proper procedure for handling any emergency calls that come your way becomes increasingly important for any… Read More