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Customer interactions are vital in every business. Whether in-person, through email, or over the phone, the way you or your employees handle that interaction can make or break your business. When it comes to phone interaction, customers have a certain set of expectations. A thorough understanding of what those expectations are, can help you come […]

As a small business owner, you wear many hats. You are your company’s salesperson, marketing agent, accountant, and in some cases, you may even be the webmaster. Playing all of these roles alone can be exhausting. This is why a professional answering service is a must-have for every small business. An answering service is a […]

Over the years, customer expectations have increased. Research suggests that over half of consumers expect to speak to a friendly agent. In fact, in many cases, a friendly demeanor is valued more than fast resolution or shorter hold time. This is why it’s important for any call center to have a well-structured and ongoing training […]

Call screening is the process of evaluating a telephone call and deciding how or whether to answer it. There are different methods of doing it. It can be through listening to the message being recorded in a voice mail or answering machine, checking the caller ID to find out who the caller is or where […]

A virtual receptionist is a person employed to answer phone calls and manage with clients or customer concerns. The term “virtual” is used because the receptionist works remotely, either from the answering service provider’s office, or from the comfort of their own home. Although they work remotely, virtual receptionists are specially trained to handle client […]

Customer service is important in all industries, but it is especially crucial in the healthcare industry. This is because the healthcare industry deals with the most critical concern of all – a person’s life. For this reason, patients demand superior care and communication with healthcare providers, and sometimes this demand goes beyond the clinic and […]