Building customer loyalty is the key to the success of your business. Not only is it important to have a stable customer base, but repeat customers spend about 67 percent more than new arrivals. You can start encouraging customers to come back today with these tips: Offer Perks One of the best ways to build…
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If you’re the owner of a small business, you know that achieving sustainable growth can be a tricky process. As you gain more customers, your existing staff may start to feel overextended, but hiring more people adds overhead and eats away at your profits. One solution to this common issue? Using a virtual office assistant….
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When your customers have questions, concerns or feedback, they’ll often turn to email. Getting your responses right is a crucial component of providing great customer service. Use these simple tips to craft superior customer service emails for any situation:       Address the customer by name A personal touch is important in customer service…
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Running a business requires juggling a myriad of tasks. Many companies often resort to handling incoming calls with on-site staff. Typically, those staff members already have job responsibilities that are not directly related to providing customer service by phone. As a result, companies often miss out on the perceived benefits of handling calls internally due…
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  For hundreds of years we’ve been celebrating Valentine’s Day. The day is not just an expression of romantic love, but love in all forms. It’s why, as children, we’re encouraged to write Valentine’s cards for all our classmates. Valentine’s Day is a day of friendship and love, shared with those closest our hearts. In Latin America,…
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At a Personal Answering Service, we strive to help our clients protect their reputations and stay one step ahead of the competition by offering round-the-clock support for all their customer service, call center and appointment scheduling needs. Since 1985, we’ve been delivering superior call center and messaging services to businesses in a variety of industries…
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Do you want to make sure your customers come back to you again and again for your products and services? One of the most effective ways to do this is by delivering uncommonly good customer service. They’ll be sure to appreciate it when they can call and speak with a real person instead of an…
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As e-commerce platforms have become more affordable and accessible, the modern business landscape has been more competitive than ever. Today’s entrepreneurs don’t need a storefront to start a thriving business; all they need is a committed team and an Internet connection. Online marketplaces offer business owners a host of valuable tools, but they also give…
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Can you believe it’s already December? With all the family gatherings and seasonal events going on, this time of year tends to fly by. The busy, fast-paced nature of the holiday season can also make it more difficult for businesses to communicate effectively with their clients and customers. Seasonal hours might be shorter, employees might…
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In the world of work, scheduling appointments often can end up being an impossible battle, especially if your team is short staffed or trying to manage the phones and the day-to-day workload. Knowing what’s on anyone’s daily agenda can also be tricky, leading to missed meetings, canceled appointments or ignored requests. If you’re struggling to…
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