It is no secret that providing great customer service helps distinguish businesses from the competitors in their respective markets and industries. In fact, it can be the deciding factor when a potential customer is “on-the-fence” about making a purchase when all other things are equal in regards to the quality and pricing of products and services. [...]
In today’s markets, businesses of all sizes are constantly looking at different ways they can add value to their business to help grow their operations and increase their bottom lines. One of the key things you need to do to determine where you can bring value to your business is to take a look at your [...]
From downloaded shopping apps to automated voice recognition, from virtual answering service systems and the tools we provide our customers to make their experiences better, technology can be both a blessing and a hindrance for businesses of all sizes. Even with all the latest advances, there is one important aspect missing from these customer service tools: [...]
A virtual receptionist functions much like an actual receptionist in your office would. They answer phones, schedule appointments, update your calendar, schedule meetings, make phone calls to customers and clients, provide customer and technical support, route phone calls to other staff members, read and respond to emails, and more. However, there is one major exception: They [...]
At some point, as a business owner, you are going to encounter an upset customer because something went terribly wrong. The most important thing to remember, when you receive a phone call or come face-to-face with an upset customer who is on the edge of exploding, is to remain calm. By remaining calm and allowing them [...]
It can be difficult running your own business when it seems like everything you have to do is a priority. However, if you try to tackle every detail, business meeting, phone call, and customer experience, you will soon find not only are you spread too thin but, also, the attention your business needs is, too. To [...]
You may be wondering how important eco-friendly and green initiatives are to your customers. In recent years, as awareness about the environment has grown, so, too, has the number of customers that specifically seek out those businesses which demonstrate they care about the environment. These types of customers also do not mind paying a little more [...]
There are numerous ways you can invest in your business, regardless of its size, to help entice and attract new customers. One affordable, and often free, method to pursue is to set up your business profile on social media sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+. Before you go social media crazy and create profiles on [...]
A common trend in the 1990s and 2000s for businesses was to outsource their call centers and telephone answering services to companies overseas in countries like India and the Philippines. However, after the major United States recession in the mid-to-late 2000s, it started to cause a shift in the industry, as U.S.-based businesses questioned more than [...]
So, you have been tasked to plan a city or public event for your company or nonprofit organization. There are several key strategies for planning the event and ensuring it is a success. Among these, recruiting the assistance of a qualified answering service should be at the top of your “to-do” list. Your “virtual” telephone operator [...]
