4 Ways to Get the Most Out of PATLive’s Answering Services
Though plenty of businesses see the appeal of having an answering service to keep their phones from ringing off the hooks, many express one single objection over and over again… and it’s finding room in the budget. The number one thing they’re worried about is that it will be obvious to the […]
4 Technologies That Aren't As Scary As They Sound
Technology is evolving at a break-neck speed, with new developments coming out faster than most of us can keep up with them. This can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially for business owners and managers who are trying to keep up with changes in their business, their market, and their industry on […]
Comparing The Costs of an In-House vs. Virtual Receptionist
Every small business owner wants to save money, because every dollar you save is money you can invest in another area of your business – or simply add to your bottom line. Have you considered what you could save by switching from an in-house receptionist to a 24/7 live answering service? You […]
The One Thing that Will Make Entrepreneurs More Productive
Have you ever been proud to tell someone about how little you sleep? Did you brag about how much you accomplished or how much money you made because you only sleep three hours a night? Your arrogance could be costing you. Jason Fried, co-founder of the task management tool Basecamp is fed […]
How Upselling Can Make You Look Like a Greedy Vampire
I vahnt to suck your blood! Or at least get you to pay for a large-sized order of fries for 50 cents more. The tempting beast that is upselling – a sales technique used to lure customers into purchasing a more expensive item or an upgrade – has been around for eons. […]
5 Tools Your Business Should Be Using
Does your business still rely on Microsoft Office to do everything? If so, you’re missing out on some crazy-amazing tools that will make your business run more efficiently and keep you miles ahead of your competition. It’s understandable to be afraid of new tools and easy to stay with what you know. […]
5 Things Every Virtual Office Needs
I am at work, but my office for today doesn’t have the conventional four walls. I’m sitting at my local coffee shop, sipping on a foamy (and ultra strong) latte and writing this article. Between paragraphs, I give my eyes a break and check out the other folks; some are typing away […]