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

Man on the Phone with 24 hour answering services

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

Live Receptionist Services, man on cell phone

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

Woman on Phone for receptionist services

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

Customer Service in the Age of Automation at a computer bank

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

Virtual Receptionist from a woman

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

Tips to Decrease Customer Wait Times

Customer Wait Times

No one likes waiting in lines or on endless hold to speak to someone. The longer a customer has to wait, the more upset they can become, unhappy with your business and its products and services. There are different things you can do to help reduce overall wait times and make experiences more pleasant. Identify … Read more

Five Things to Prioritize When Running Your Business

Administrative Support

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. … Read more

The Benefits of Your Own Personal 24/7 Live Agents

Personal 24/7 Live Agents

As you start off the new year, it is important to set both short term and long term goals and objectives you want to achieve to grow your small business this year. Part of normal business growth is hiring new employees to perform a variety of business functions and tasks. However, finding the right people … Read more