
Whether you're a veteran virtual receptionist or just starting your career working at a phone answering service, it's a good idea to review best practices for effective call handling from time to time. After all, your ability to answer the phone in a timely manner…

Whether you're a virtual receptionist just starting out or you're a seasoned veteran, you know it's important to practice good phone etiquette. Your mannerisms, tone and even facial expressions when answering a call could mean the difference between a satisfied customer and one who ends…

Statistics published by the U.S. Small Business Administration show that there were more businesses with 20 or fewer employees in 2014 than in 2011, and the rising cost of business may mean smaller firms should focus on customer-centric tasks while outsourcing other duties to virtual…

With more than 30 million people in the United States speaking Spanish at home, SMBs can increase lead and conversion rates by offering bilingual phone services. The most recent American Community Survey and data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that more than 60 million…