Sales people know how important first impressions are. Good sales people know the importance of a firm handshake and how to dress for success. Great sales people can befriend anyone they speak with, whether it is on the phone or in person. However, in today’s business climate there is a whole host of things that can affect the outcome of a sale, that may have nothing to do with how good your sales team is. (more…)
Traditionally, small business owners have had the impression that an answering service just takes messages on our client’s behalf. They certainly can provide quality message taking but there are plenty of other services they also provide to their customers. (more…)
Websters dictionary defines an answering service as: a commercial service that answers telephone calls for its clients. What! That’s it? I propose a new definition.
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Finding a great answering service is not as difficult as it sounds. It will take a little time, but in the long run you and your customers will be glad you did. Here are 6 simple tips to hiring a quality answering service for your business.
In a survey published by American Express (here is the PDF) the Global Customer Service Barometer, 91% think customer service is important in determining whether they do business with a company. Also, most customers think companies take them for granted. (more…)