4 Ways to Get the Most Out of PATLive’s Answering Services
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4 Ways to Get the Most Out of PATLive’s Answering Services

Though plenty of businesses see the appeal of having an answering service to keep their phones from ringing off the hooks, many express one single objection over and over again… and it’s finding room in the budget. The number one thing they’re worried about is that it will be obvious to the caller (often a…

Is an Answering Service for Lawyers Right for My Practice?
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Is an Answering Service for Lawyers Right for My Practice?

No matter what type of law you practice, we know that you’ve got a lot of tasks on your plate and that all of them are pretty hands-on. You’re the one who needs to meet with your clients and discuss contracts, strategies, and next steps; you often need to handle the majority of cases yourself,…

Call Forwarding – How Can It Benefit My Small Business?
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Call Forwarding – How Can It Benefit My Small Business?

You call your doctor’s office, needing to make an appointment the next day for your sick first grader. It’s not an emergency, but you want to make sure that you can get an appointment the next day if it’s available.  You’re expecting to be sent to voicemail because it’s 8 o’clock PM on a Tuesday,…

What an Answering Service Can Do For My Business
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What an Answering Service Can Do For My Business

As your business grows, however, it’s not possible to be on call 24/7; it’s not really possible even if you’re a single-member business. If you and your key employees spend all your time fielding customer calls, you won’t be able to actually do the work or run the business. Too many business owners know the…

Comparing The Costs of an In-House vs. Virtual Receptionist
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Comparing The Costs of an In-House vs. Virtual Receptionist

Every small business owner has spent hours thinking of ways to save their business money. Have you considered what you could save by switching from an in-house receptionist to a 24/7 live answering service? The low monthly fee you’ll pay to have your phone calls answered 24/7 by a team of experts pales in comparison…