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

Tips for Greener Business Initiatives

Greener Business Initiatives

You may be wondering how important eco-friendly and green initiatives are to your customers. In recent years, as awareness about the environment has grown, so, too, has the number of customers that specifically seek out those businesses which demonstrate they care about the environment. These types of customers also do not mind paying a little … Read more

How to Invest in Your Business No Matter the Size

Always Answer

There are numerous ways you can invest in your business, regardless of its size, to help entice and attract new customers. One affordable, and often free, method to pursue is to set up your business profile on social media sites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+. Before you go social media crazy and create profiles … Read more

Why Are Overseas Call Centers Returning to the United States?

Virtual Receptionist

A common trend in the 1990s and 2000s for businesses was to outsource their call centers and telephone answering services to companies overseas in countries like India and the Philippines. However, after the major United States recession in the mid-to-late 2000s, it started to cause a shift in the industry, as U.S.-based businesses questioned more … Read more

Why Use 24/7 Live Agents for City/Public Events?

Answering Service

So, you have been tasked to plan a city or public event for your company or nonprofit organization. There are several key strategies for planning the event and ensuring it is a success. Among these, recruiting the assistance of a qualified answering service should be at the top of your “to-do” list. Your “virtual” telephone … Read more

Finding Flexibility in Your Business Operations

Finding Flexibility in Your Business

In recent years, there has been this “on-again” and “off-again” business model to provide employees with more flexibility in their work schedules. Many companies of all sizes have experimented with telecommuting and virtual offices in the past. Some organizations continue to allow their employees the perks of these options, while others have either done away … Read more

Customer Service Holiday Tips for Businesses

Answering Service

The holiday shopping season is upon us and dealing with the influx of shoppers can seem challenging at times for business owners. Customer service is just as important this time of year as it is the rest of the year. Many of the customers you encounter over the holiday season could potentially become repeat customers. … Read more