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, and it’s paying…

How to Find the Right Answering Service that Fits Your Business

Answering services can benefit businesses of all shapes and sizes. You’ll have a team of virtual receptionists take as many incoming calls off your plate as you choose, whether you only want to use the service for overflow or after hours, or as your first line of defense for every incoming call your office gets,…

4 Proven Ways to Increase Your Repeat Customer Base

Landing new clients is exciting. It’s like a rush — you see your profit margin increase, and your business scaling right in front of your eyes. Your business can’t really scale, however, unless you’re able to keep your clients in addition to landing new ones. Repeat customers are essential for retention rates and long-term success….

5 Customer Service Skills that Drive Every Business

Customer service departments don’t just exist to address issues after they’ve already happened; they’re meant to be proactive parts of your overall business strategy. The level of competition in almost every field is so high that customer service has become a key decision-making factor for most buyers today. 96% of consumers, for example, stated that…

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 rest easy knowing…

Why eCommerce Customer Service is the Difference Your Brand Needs

Quality customer service is crucial in every industry. However, compared to a brick and mortar retail store, eCommerce customer service is significantly different. The lack of physical interaction before a purchase can lead to more uncertainty before committing to the purchase. Combine this with unhappy customers taking to social media to vent their frustrations, and…

The Role of the Phone in the Customer Service Lifecycle

Delivering excellent customer service relies on your ability to understand your customers, their relationship with you and your brand, and what they need from you. You can’t do this without understanding how customer service fits into the customer’s lifecycle and buying process. A customer who has a few questions about your return policy prior to purchasing,…

Virtual Receptionists: What They Are And How They Help Your Business Grow

Starting a small business can be one of the most difficult things anyone can do. Scaling a business and keeping it successful can be even harder. Just when you feel like you’ve got things figured out, with a solid schedule in place and a growing roster of clients, you’ll likely find that things need to…

34 Customer Service Stats You Can’t Afford to Ignore

We all understand the basic value of customer service, knowing that if we aren’t able to deliver a good customer experience, they’re going to walk away unsatisfied. Better customer service means happier customers, which means more profit, better retention rates, and an easier job growing your company. But what exactly does that look like, and…