
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…

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…

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…

Did you know that the average annual cost for a full-time receptionist can be $30,000-$40,000 or more when you factor in benefits? Even a part-time receptionist, which many SMBs need because a single person can't man the phones every second of the business day, can…

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…

Virtual receptionists are off-site providers who answer phones and provide basic digital reception functions during business hours. Because they handle calls in team format, your phone lines never go unanswered, providing a benefit that can boost revenue and customer satisfaction. Virtual receptionists can also save…