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Mid-Year Business Check-In: Are You Losing Customers Due to Missed Calls?

The halfway mark of the year is the perfect time for small business owners to pause, reflect, and make meaningful changes. Amid the many tasks on your mid-year checklist, one area often overlooked is how your business handles phone calls, especially the ones you miss.  We say it often, but it bears repeating: every missed…

Home services entrepreneur preventing missed calls by using PATLive's 24/7 answering services, so he can focus on what's important: growing the business.
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How to Prevent Missed Calls During the Summer Rush in the Home Services Industry

When summer rolls around, home service businesses heat up—literally and figuratively. Whether you run an HVAC company, plumbing business, or landscaping crew, you know that warmer weather means increased customer demand. But with that surge in service calls comes an equally steep rise in incoming phone traffic, and missing those calls can mean missing out…

Friendly Virtual Receptionist handling a call
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How a Virtual Receptionist Enhances Your Marketing Strategy 

Ever launched a killer marketing campaign, only to find out later that half the calls went unanswered? When launching a marketing campaign, your goal is clear: drive as many leads as possible. But if your team isn’t available to answer the phone, you could miss out on valuable opportunities. That’s where a virtual receptionist comes…

The True Cost of a Missed Call: Why You’re Losing More Than You Think 
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The True Cost of a Missed Call: Why You’re Losing More Than You Think 

Every missed call is a missed opportunity. For many small and medium-sized businesses, the phone is still the lifeline of new business, customer support, and client trust. But when calls go unanswered, the consequences go far beyond inconvenience.  From lost revenue to damaged customer relationships, the cost of missed calls can quietly erode your bottom…

Why Spring Showers Shouldn’t Mean Missed Business Calls for Roofing Contractors
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Why Spring Showers Shouldn’t Mean Missed Business Calls for Roofing Contractors

Spring is prime time for roofing contractors. As warmer weather arrives and storms roll in, calls start pouring in from homeowners needing repairs, replacements, or inspections. But with boots on roofs and teams stretched thin, handling every call isn’t always possible.  Unfortunately, every missed call could mean a missed job and that can quickly add…

Businesses can scale stress-free with an answering service.
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How Small to Medium Businesses Can Use Answering Services to Scale Without Stress 

Growing a business comes with its fair share of challenges. This is especially true when it comes to managing customer calls, appointments, and inquiries while staying focused on core operations. For small to medium businesses (SMBs), answering services offer an efficient, cost-effective way to enhance customer service, capture more leads, and maintain professionalism without the…

Inbound Call Handling: A Guide for Small Businesses to Improve Customer Communication

Inbound Call Handling: A Guide for Small Businesses to Improve Customer Communication

Handling inbound calls effectively is very crucial for the success of small businesses, as it directly impacts customer satisfaction and overall business growth. Managing incoming calls efficiently ensures that every phone call is a positive experience, contributing to stronger customer relationships, addressing customer needs, and improving customer experience.

How Much Does an Answering Service Cost? A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses

How Much Does an Answering Service Cost? A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, managing incoming calls is key to keeping customers happy and not missing any opportunities. However, hiring a full-time in-house receptionist can be expensive and isn’t always the most efficient solution, especially if your call volume fluctuates.

PATLive receptionist managing call screening and transfers, ensuring important calls are filtered and directed to the appropriate team member in real-time.
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How Call Screening and Transfers Can Boost Your Business

Managing incoming calls can be overwhelming, especially when juggling customer inquiries, robocalls, and non-essential distractions. PATLive’s call screening and call transfer services help you focus on what matters most, ensuring that important calls reach the right person or department, while filtering out irrelevant ones. With real-time availability updates via PATLive’s app, you remain in control…