5 Expert Ways Your Business Can Manage Call Spikes

business managing Call Spikes

High call volume is when your business receives more calls than it typically does. And all businesses with phone customer service or technical support departments will experience unexpected spikes in call volume at some point in time.  If your business is not equipped to handle a call surge, you risk customer dissatisfaction as well as … Read more

Five Signs Your Business Needs a Live Answering Service

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Admittedly, not all businesses are in dire need of live answering services. Some companies can afford their in-house communications team, while others handle only a small volume of calls. However, some businesses are better off outsourcing their live answering. A live answering service brings them better ROI and gets them more clients. More importantly, it … Read more

Top Customer Service Trends to Look Out for in 2021

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Marketing and sales platform Hubspot found that 68% of consumers are willing to pay more for products and services from a company known to offer customer service experiences. That means providing a good customer experience is still at the heart of customer service. However, the world is quickly changing and becoming more digital. How will customer … Read more

Order Tracking & Its Benefits for Your eCommerce Business

Order Tracking for Online Retailers

The digital revolution has created a more level business landscape by shifting power to the customers. Nowadays, it’s conceivable for smaller online retailers to compete with industry giants. What is essential is prioritizing what customers value in order for your business to thrive. For instance, retail research revealed that 73.6% of shoppers say delivery time … Read more

Outstanding Service Earns Award of Excellence – Dallas

Outstanding Service Earns Award of Excellence Dallas

Always Answer Inc.  wins coveted ATSI Award of Excellence   Always Answer Inc. of Duncanville, TX has been honored with the exclusive ATSI 2021 Award of Excellence for the 15th year. This award is presented annually by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI), the industry’s Trade Association for providers of telecommunications and call center services … Read more

Outstanding Service Earns Award of Excellence – San Antonio

LTC Answering Service wins coveted ATSI Award of Excellence

LTC Answering Service wins coveted ATSI Award of Excellence   LTC Answering Service of San Antonio, TX has been honored with the exclusive ATSI  2021 Award of Excellence for the 2nd consecutive year. This award is presented annually by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI), the industry’s Trade Association for providers of telecommunications and call … Read more

Why Fast, Round-the-Clock Response is Essential to Your Business Today

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As more businesses begin to adopt more sophisticated marketing strategies, your company will have to compete for sales and customers. If you want to keep your customers and grow your business at the same time, you must offer exceptional customer service. In fact, according to research on Hubspot, 82% of customers rate “immediate” responses to … Read more

Manners Matter: The Importance of Professional Telephone Etiquette

Professional Phone Etiquette

Any experienced business owner can attest to how important repeat customs are to success. According to Small Business Trends, the average repeat customer spends around a third more than new customers. And a 5 percent increase in customer retention can boost profitability by up to 95 percent. Although acquiring new business is important, investment in … Read more

4 Reasons Why Outsourcing Employee Screening Is Effective

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Without a proper pre-employment screening procedure, you are putting your business at risk. For this, outsourcing is one of the best options for small companies to screen their applicants. In this blog, Always Answer discusses why it is more effective and efficient to outsource your employee screening, especially if you are a small-to-medium enterprise. Cost … Read more

What You Need to Know About Customer Care for the Modern Customer

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Many of us wonder how some businesses outperform their competitors and what makes their customers remain loyal to them. These businesses have the ability to retain their customers through the years, despite the presence of similar businesses that offer the same products and services that they do. So, what sets them apart from their competitors? … Read more