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Picture this: You’re sitting in your office, neck deep in emails, documents, and spreadsheets. The phone rings. Do you pause what you’re working on and answer? For many busy professionals, the answer is no. Too often, people assume that voicemail is enough coverage for chaotic moments. The reality? A missed call that rolls to voicemail… Read more »
When opportunity knocks, you’ve got to answer the door. When opportunity calls, you pick up. Every call you receive is a potential opportunity – potential being the key word. While it’s possible a ringing telephone may bring new business, there’s just as good a chance that the person on the end of the line may… Read more »
The Great Resignation has business owners everywhere rethinking their staffing decisions. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers are finding it difficult to maintain a reliable staff. Indeed, many are working with a skeleton crew. Stretched thin, these teams are often overworked, frustrated, and burnt out. Too often, this frustration bleeds over into the customer experience…. Read more »
Setting appointments requires a great deal of organizational skill. While it can be a relatively straightforward process, even the most basic of appointment requests can be complicated by games of phone tag, last minute cancellations, and messy paper calendars. Given how important accurate appointment setting can be for a business, it’s important to meet these… Read more »
In an increasingly globalized economy, the customer experience is often the only thing separating you from your competition. Bad customer service has become more damning than ever. One poor experience can have a butterfly effect-like impact on your entire organization. A bad experience can lead to a bad review which evolves into a bad reputation…. Read more »
There are a number of good reasons to shop locally for goods and services. Spending money in your community helps keep dollars in the pockets of your neighbors and stimulates the local economy. Visiting local boutiques and shops can also help you learn more about products and services, allowing you to ask questions and get… Read more »
Communication is the cornerstone of quality customer service. While it’s important to have the right tools and training to meet customer expectations, none of that matters if a baseline, mutual understanding can’t be met. Quality customer service is often the only thing separating a business from its competition, which is why it’s more important than… Read more »
The receptionist is an often overlooked but incredibly important member of the modern office staff. When performing at the top of their game, these professionals make everyone around them more productive while simultaneously serving as the face of their organizations. The importance of a great receptionist truly can’t be overstated. As many businesses embrace remote… Read more »
In our 24/7 world, there’s no such thing as traditional business hours anymore. The rise of the smartphone means that we’re plugged in at all hours of the day and night. This has both positive and negative implications for business, of course. It’s easier than ever to connect with customers on their own terms, which… Read more »
A virtual receptionist can do wonders for an organization’s productivity. They can also enrich customer relationships in unexpected ways. It’s not enough to simply deliver on expectations. To turn first-time customers into brand loyalists, it’s important to partner with a virtual receptionist. These professionals can transform your customer experience by enhancing existing service offerings and… Read more »
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