Category: Resources for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

June 17, 2020

We are living in a world of digital transformation. Nearly everything that you need can be found online, from groceries to entertainment and more. Most, if not all, businesses are adopting digital practices as part of the transformation, simply to keep up with consumer drive for real-time transactions and solutions, fueled by technological advances. What… Continue reading Why the power of human touch isn’t lost in the digital transformation

June 12, 2020

Anyone involved in the tree service or gardening business knows just how paramount good customer service is to getting repeat business, good reviews, and satisfied customers. And when it comes to new customers and emergency situations, this is even more important. Severe weather can bring about many issues, and when prospective clients call your company… Continue reading How live answering can help your tree service

June 10, 2020

In our always-connected world, consumers expect that businesses are available every hour of the day for customer service assistance. But it can be difficult to ensure you always are able to answer their questions without having some to answer the phone day and night. That’s where a professional answering service can work for you. Let’s… Continue reading Top 5 benefits of using a professional answering service

June 05, 2020

When it comes to customer support and experience, more and more studies are showing that there are more cons to chatbots than pros. While consumers tend to turn to chatbots to lodge a complaint or get a quick answer, when it comes to major decision making or problem solving, consumers would rather speak to a… Continue reading In an age of bots, here’s why your customers still value personal experience

June 03, 2020

The phone rings but you can’t answer it. Maybe you’re on the other line or simply too busy to pick up. No big deal, right? It’s just one phone call. But does it happen more than once a day? How many times a week? A month? Those calls add up and your lack of availability… Continue reading Your missed calls are costing you

May 29, 2020

Even if you’ve only recently started running or growing a small business, you’re probably already more than aware of the sheer volume of incoming calls you’re receiving each and every day. From customer inquiries and essential business contact to unnecessary and irritating spam and robocalls calls, it may seem like there’s no end to the… Continue reading How to use call screening for your business

May 27, 2020

There never seems to be enough time for everything you need to do. Your days at work are filled with meetings, deadlines and a towering to-do list. Work gets brought home after hours, during the weekend and the thought of a 9-to-5 job seems laughable and work-life balance feels like a myth. But it’s incredibly… Continue reading Why work-life balance is so important

May 22, 2020

As a small business owner, you may struggle to have any personal time at all let alone time to go on vacation. Some people feel if they leave for vacation, they will fall behind in their work and their business will suffer. However, vacation can be an important part of your health and overall productivity. Benefits of taking… Continue reading Take a summer vacation and still grow sales

May 20, 2020

If you’re in the HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, or any vital trade, you’re probably aware of just how incredibly busy you are, and that’s before considering just how many phone calls you have to handle on top of any actual work. With your phone constantly ringing off the hook with requests for your services, inquiries about… Continue reading Using live answering for service industries

May 15, 2020

Many people are looking toward ways of saving money when it comes to their HVAC units. There are many tips and tricks to save on energy costs by having a fine-tuned, well running system during peak times of year – winter and summer. A lot can be done to prepare an HVAC unit for summer,… Continue reading Get your HVAC business ready for summer