
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…

You may have heard that virtual receptionists and customer service reps should always smile when talking on the phone, but you might wonder: Is that just something people say without any real proof, or does it really impact the outcome of the phone call? The…

When you’re running a busy small business, there may come a time when you’re in need of some extra outside help. Knowing you need help is the easy part, but knowing where to get it from is a different story. Hiring a full-time employee might…

Easybee virtual receptionists offer a valuable service for small businesses, especially those that are often off site with customers. When plumbers, electricians or HVAC professionals can’t be in the office because they’re busy repairing a leaky pipe, faulty wiring or a broken furnace, Easybee’s team…

People are calling your business every day, and the impression they get from that phone call is pivotal in their decision to work with you. A virtual receptionist can insure your calls are answered with proper phone etiquette and provide basic information to clients to…

Even if you have a virtual reception service picking up phone lines during the day, you'll still have incoming calls from time to time. Whether the phone is ringing from a direct outside caller or your answering service routed an important client through, knowing how…

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…

A high-quality virtual reception service can save you time and money, but providing offsite answering services with the right information helps ensure maximum ROI. Here are five pieces of information to give your provider. 1. Your Brand Mission and Values Sure, your offsite receptionists aren't…