People outside of our industry frequently get confused about what it is we do as virtual receptionists at an answering service. They understand that we’re on the phone a lot. So they sometimes think that our live call answering service is the same as a call center. Why the Confusion? It’s understandable. They aren’t in […]
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A great receptionist is a huge asset to any business, small or large. A receptionist is important because they’re often the first impression that a client or business partner has with your company. So an emphasis on being personable is even more important when someone is working with or purchasing from a small business. Most […]
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Working as a receptionist comes with the territory of answering a lot of questions. People generally call a business for answers and receptionists should have them prepared for callers. Sometimes a newer receptionist has less familiarity with the proper responses to typical questions. In this case, it’s always great to have a phone script on hand. If […]
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We all know how important time management is to a small business owner. Things like a bad paid time off policy and and a cluttered workspace can cost you a lot of money in the long run. But some issues regarding time don’t just set you back way down the road. They’re more cut and dry. Too much time spent […]
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Many different industries use call answering services, but how do they work? Is a live answering service just what your business has been needing? What’s the difference between a call center and an answering service, after all?? In this week’s post, we’ll discuss the different types of answering services and which may be the right […]
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