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Benefits of a Bilingual Call Center

Technological advancements have now made it possible for many businesses to expand globally. Because of this, certain adaptations need to be made for a company to reach a wider audience. One of these adaptations is catering to the communication needs of a non-English speaking audience. How a Bilingual Call Center Can Benefit Your Business Hiring […]

Customer Expectations for Phone Interactions

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 […]

3 Reasons Your Small Business Should Hire an Answering Service

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 […]

Training Call Center Employees

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 […]

What is Call Screening?

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 […]

The Role of a Virtual Receptionist

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 […]