6 Ways Answering Your Own Phone Harms Your Business (And How An Answering Service Helps)

6 Ways Answering Your Own Phone Harms Your Business (And How An Answering Service Helps)

You want to be as hands-on in your businesses as possible, but sometimes delegating certain tasks to other people is the best solution. Answering your own phones, for example, is one of those tasks that would be better handled by a receptionist or answering service. If you’re answering your own calls yourself instead of delegating…

3 Things I Learned About Customer Service by Being a Plumber First

3 Things I Learned About Customer Service by Being a Plumber First

This week we’re sharing a post from one of our favorite social media friends, Steve DiGioia. Steve is a renowned customer service trainer, author and speaker, and shares a ton of great advice on his blog. One of our favorites is a post about the service lessons he learned by being a plumber first. It’s an…

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6 Reasons An After Hours Answering Service Builds Your Business

It’s a different day, but the story remains the same: you have just finished up work for the day, your receptionist has headed home and you’re daydreaming of unwinding over dinner. And just as you go to lock the door, your phone rings. You sigh, but you answer anyway. It’s a customer. And they need…

7 Simple Tips that will Actually Boost Your Customer Service

7 Simple Tips that will Actually Boost Your Customer Service

Customer service that delights. That’s always the goal, right? It’s easy for business owners to get bogged down with all the options for creating the best possible customer experience. From paying consultants to software to chat tools and on and on…there are a number of solutions right at your fingertips. The thing is that all…

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Infographic: Maneuvering 5 Difficult Customer Personalities

All small business owners have their bugaboos. Some may be terrible at following a budget or tracking finances. Another may avoid marketing like the plague, while others may have a tough time managing a difficult customer. Do complaining customers freak you out? Does it drive you crazy when your customers are overly agreeable? Or if…