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3 Pros & Cons of Hiring an Answering Service

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Answering Services can be highly helpful for many small businesses, especially those who don’t have the staffing power to have 24/7 coverage or an in-house receptionist. But if answering services were perfect for everyone, well, then everyone would utilize them, right? So, why doesn’t every business with a phone line have answering services? Because there … Read more

13 Call Features You Need for Your Small Business

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The beauty of working with a veteran, tested and true call center and live answering service company like Always Answer, is that we have the experience and expertise, knowledge and foundation, history and varied services to meet any needs you may have. Are you in a specific industry? Need a specific service or feature? Are … Read more

Staying in the Loop After-Hours with Always Answer

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Always Answer wants your business to thrive, and we want you to be able to stay in the loop, even after-hours. That means we want to support your business, clients, and customers to the very best of our ability. Supporting you takes long-standing experience and a great team, along with the right technology and tools. … Read more

New Year Knowledge: What is a Virtual Receptionist Service?

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Your company shouldn’t ever have to miss a call, but what about when you are closed or when there just aren’t enough people to answer phones and help your customers at the same time? How do you choose between future and potential customers on the phones, and the current customers in your business right now? … Read more

Client Education: What is a Virtual Office Call Answering Service?

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Always Answer gets a lot of questions about our services, packages and what each service means. In fact, many clients have difficulty distinguishing between answering services, a virtual office, or a marriage of the two – virtual office call answering services. If your business wants to know more about virtual office call answering services, or … Read more

24 Hour Answering Services: Handle Customer Support when Your Business is Down

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A storm rolls through your city and while you’re watching in awe and marveling at the cracks of lightning and rolling thunder, your business could be down. Whether your business is down because of a downed power line, debris-filled roads, or a lack of staffing, your customers need support even when your business isn’t able … Read more

Business Continuity: Staffing During Inclement Weather with Live Receptionist Services

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Let’s set the scene: it’s a windy, rainy afternoon, a storm for the books and suddenly, with nothing more than a flicker and a zap, your power goes out. Pitch black, no telephones, no internet. What do you do? For a typical household, this marks an inconvenience and bustling about to grab the candles and … Read more

Property Management Receptionist Services: Budget Vs. Customer Experience

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Receptionist services can be a lifesaver for a property management firm. Having a designated team answer your calls, take messages, schedule appointments and seamlessly connect your potential tenants and your staff for lease signings or meetings can save you hours. Plus, having a good receptionist service can mean the difference between work being a drag … Read more

The Value of Customer Service in the Age of Automation

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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 … Read more

Services Your Virtual Receptionist Can Provide

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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: … Read more