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

Phone Answering Service and Its Benefits for Your Business

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Whether you own a small business or a big one, there’s one thing central to running an enterprise: communication. Customer Service and Communication Industry statistics show that customer experience significantly impacts the way customers engage with a brand. A PWC study suggests that U.S. consumers are willing to pay 16% more on premium services and … Read more

How to Personalize Your Customer Communications Strategy

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When it comes to interacting with customers, personalization is the way to go. A study published in the Journal of Interactive Advertising found that you could trigger positive thoughts in your customer by simply mentioning their name in a marketing message. It gives them the impression that you care about their patronage of your products … Read more

Appointment Scheduling: The Key to a Safer, Healthier Business

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While the majority of consumer-facing businesses such as retail stores have now reopened since the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, a recent study showed that over 60% of consumers still worry about shopping in-store. Retailers now face a new challenge: reopening their stores as safely as possible.  To help meet this challenge, an increasing number of merchants … Read more

The Importance of a Live Answering Service During a Pandemic

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During the onset of COVID-19, businesses all over the world were brought to a sharp halt and remote work became the new normal. With customers in lockdown, keeping lines of communication available 24/7 will help you stay competitive and profitable. Research shows that 85% of callers who don’t reach you on the first call will … Read more

Outsourced Call Center Service: How It Helps Your Business Grow

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Outsourcing is a common business move, helping companies increase their manpower, efficiency, and flexibility, without the cost of hiring a full-time in-house team. One of the widely outsourced business functions is customer service and communication. Outsourced call center services offer a wealth of advantages. These services help free up employee time, allowing you to allot more … Read more

When Should You Hire a Virtual Receptionist?

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From accounting to email responses, lots of business processes today can be fully automated. Companies big and small are investing in these automation services so they can free up workers to do more important tasks. Still, sometimes employees and even C-level executives take on too much and wear too many hats. While these efforts can … Read more

Employee Screening: Why You Need It for Your Business

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A background check is a critical step in the recruitment process. By verifying information provided by the applicant, you can rest assured that your company hires only qualified and honorable people. What Can be Covered by Employee Screening? A pre-employment background check typically reviews the following information: Identity verification – Name, social security number, and … Read more