Top Customer Service Trends to Look Out for in 2021

People discussing Customer Service Trends

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

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

customer Round-the-Clock Response

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

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

Customer Care at an answering service

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

How to Personalize Your Customer Communications Strategy

business communication on a cell phone

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

Appointment Scheduling work in an office building

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

Always Answer

Always Answer Business Logo

We are excited to share important news regarding the evolution of our company and how this change will benefit you. What you have known as Always Answer, LTC Answering Service, Amarillo Answering Service, Phone Center Answering Service, My Receptionist, Unique Personal Communications will now be known as Always Answer! Our commitment to our customers and … Read more

The Human Element: Why a Real Person in Customer Service Matters

phone for customer service representative

Good customer service has always been one of the pillars of commercial success.  For one, it helps you retain customers. They’re bound to come back when they’re happy about your products and services. It’s also great for your marketing. When customers are satisfied with your goods and services, they’ll likely recommend you to friends and … Read more

Safety Features of Virtual Receptionists

man on the phone with Safety Features of Virtual Receptionists

Call centers handle a large amount of confidential customer data regardless of what industry you are in. From helping customers with technical support to processing orders by phone, even medical answering services, or scheduling appointments, your virtual receptionist needs to operate with safety and data confidentiality first and foremost in their mind. Because of access … Read more