5 Easy & Actionable Ways to Celebrate National Small Business Week
Small businesses and their owners are the unsung heroes of our economy, deserving of every accolade and celebration. They inject creativity, passion, and resilience into our communities, embodying the spirit of innovation and hard work. National Small Business Week (NSBW) is a time when these tireless entrepreneurs are spotlighted, reminding us of […]
5 Worthwhile Ways a Virtual Receptionist Helps You Achieve More
Productivity is a struggle for small business owners. Distractions – like a ringing phone – make it difficult to stay focused and, ultimately, regain that focus. A study by Florida State University found that productivity and performance are at their peak during uninterrupted 90-minute intervals. I know. You’re reading this and thinking, […]
Didn't Win the Powerball Jackpot? Here are 5 Cool Ways to Fund Your New Business
Funding Small Business So, you didn’t wake up a millionaire either? I had big plans for all that Powerball money; most of my new money plans included me drinking an unlimited supply of icy adult beverages on a private beach all alone, but I digress. Maybe you had grander, more useful plans […]
How Millennials Are Changing the Workplace
Millennials Are Changing The Workplace Over the past decade, there have been countless lists and articles published about all the things that Millennials are killing. But seeing as how Millennials and Gen Z now make up almost 45% of the workforce (in 2023, according to John Hopkins University compiled research data, Millennials […]
How to Transform Negative Reviews Into Opportunities
Every business with an online presence will experience it at some point. That dreaded, awful feeling that comes when you see a “less than glowing” review from a customer pop up online. Maybe their order came late, or not at all, or arrived broken. Perhaps they felt they ended up with lackluster […]
6 Quick Ways to Spark Growth in Your Small Business
When you first launch your small business, it can feel like growth is happening slower than you ever thought possible. Every time you gain two new customers, you lose one, whether it’s because a contract ends or natural churn rates have taken hold. And while you know that once you gain traction […]
The Benefits of Outsourcing Calls with an Answering Service
If you ask a list of small businesses if they’d like 100% of their phone calls answered, they’d say “Of course!”. If you ask the same small businesses if they need an answering service, the answers will most likely vary. Maybe it’s because of a limited budget, maybe it’s because they don’t […]
10 Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read
Knowledge is power. It’s a cliche, but it’s a cliche for good reason, especially for people taking on big ventures like running their own business. Starting, running, and growing a small business is no easy task, and there is so much information you need to know to find success long-term. Plenty of people […]
7 Ways to Promote Your Business This Small Business Saturday
As a live answering service for thousands of businesses nationwide, small businesses have a special place in our hearts. Making up 99.9% of U.S. businesses and 47.5% of the workforce, small businesses play a critical role in the economy. That’s why American Express created a holiday just for small businesses in 2010, […]
The Benefits of Call Answering Services: An Infographic
As a busy business owner, you know the importance of the ringing phone but that doesn’t mean you have the time or resources to answer every call. Enter call answering services, the business solution that does so much more than message taking. With service packages now starting at just $39/month, you can […]