Category: Call Center Services

Are Millennials Changing the Customer Service Experience?

Over the past couple of years, much has been made about the impact Millennials have had on our society. It seems you can’t get more than a few clicks online before running into a headline about the generation’s demands, habits, or beliefs. Whether Millennials are any more demanding than the previous generations before them remains… Read more »

Five Tips for Keeping Your Salon Appointment Books Full

Holidays, weddings, and prom season are a hair salon’s bread and butter. Everyone wants to get their hair done before their special event. It’s no surprise that many salons see lulls in their bookings outside of these occasions. Even the most acclaimed stylists have ebbs and flows in their schedule. Slow business can be disheartening,… Read more »

Should I Tell My Customers I’m Using an Answering Service?

Answering services are an incredible tool for businesses large and small. Unfortunately, though, they’re too often lumped in with the kinds of call centers that give the industry a bad name. Even after years of successfully working with an answering service, you may feel hesitant to tell customers you’re using one to help with incoming… Read more »

5 Things You Can Cut From Your Budget That Cost More Than an Answering Service

Business owners know that every dollar they invest in their company is one that isn’t destined to return to their wallet. While it’s true you have to spend money to make money, many entrepreneurs find themselves in over their heads when it comes to operating costs. Whether it’s your first year or your 50th, every… Read more »

What We Can Learn From Famous Movie Phone Calls

In an age where email and text messages rule our communications, it’s easy to forget how important the phone call was and still is. While we might chat with friends over text or email, our most important business is still typically conducted over the phone. The art of the phone call, though, is something that… Read more »

Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be Your Business Line

In 21st century America, we live our lives on our smartphones. We pay our bills, catch up with loved ones, adjust our thermostat and even order groceries from our devices. It’s easy to assume that our business calls, emails, and texts should also be funneled through this singular, personal smartphone. This is especially true in… Read more »

Automated vs Live Answering: Which is Best for Your Business?

Technology has afforded business owners with a lot of luxuries. Before the invention of the computer or smartphone, we relied upon things like typewriters, rolodexes and adding machines to keep our businesses running. There was also no alternative to hiring a receptionist; if there was no one around to pick up the phone when it… Read more »

BEWARE! Long Hold Times Can Turn Customers into Zombies

“Your call is important to us. Please hold while we assist other customers.” Is there anything more frightening than these dreaded words? It can be horrifying to watch the minutes slowly slip away from you, with no way of knowing how much longer you’ll be forced to hold. It’s the stuff of nightmares. If there’s… Read more »

How Outsourcing Order Taking Can Increase Your Profit

When a customer calls a business, they are looking for a personal connection. Speaking with a knowledgeable representative helps the customer feel confident about their purchase. For many businesses, time spent speaking with customers and taking orders is vital to their company’s success. In addition to building connections with their customers, it provides them with… Read more »

Types of Technical Support Your Call Center Service Can Provide

You and your team work hard to ensure your services are as user-friendly as possible. No matter how clear your instructions are, though, there will always be customers who need a little extra help understanding how to use your tools and products. Whether your callers are young people who were born with iPhones in their… Read more »