This quote by Theophrastus, the renowned Greek Philosopher, reminds us our time is precious, both personally and professionally. Have you ever tried outsourcing call answering to buy back your time? Outsourcing to a professional call answering service, indeed whatever function when placed with the right supplier plays a pivotal role in the modern business landscape, […]
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Are you or your team in danger of burn out? Burn out is not simply a case of working too hard or being under too much pressure; it is a response to chronic stressors that are not managed. It is also a specific type of work-related stress, defined as a state of physical, mental, and
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Recently I’ve noticed a distinct increase in couples on my consultation calls. Which I must say is lovely. But running a business with your partner is not always easy. As I’ve worked with my husband for over 16 years on and off and we are both still alive (and still married!), I thought I might
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The cost of missed calls to a business can vary significantly depending on the nature of the company. An easy way to know their value is to calculate your average sale. However, technically, it’s not as easy as that as missed calls can lead to both direct and indirect costs, including: 1. **Loss of Revenue:**
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In 1920’s, the inventor Thomas Edison (known for creating the efficient version of the lightbulb) shocked the public when he told American Magazine: “I have been at work for some time, building an apparatus to see if it is possible for personalities which have left this earth to communicate with us.” The spooky invention became
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Today’s thoughtful quote comes from Benjamin Franklin. He is best known as one of America’s Founding Fathers, he was a respected inventor, publisher, scientist and diplomat. Even in the 1700’s he knew the value of his time, focusing on the skilled specific aspects of his work. Do you do the same? We can all be
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Some telephone answering companies put restrictions on the information that you can ask the caller for. Others let you do it, but call it by another name so they can charge you more for it. But at the end of the day, it’s your business, you are the client, so why should they dictate that?
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Our business is ALL about numbers, whether it be providing telephone numbers, answering numbers, or capturing them to pass on. So we thought we would describe Perfect Reception’s purpose in them, just in case you are unfamiliar with the professional telephone answering industry… 79% of people hang up after 3 rings or when they hit
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Did you know that the world’s first telephone directory was just one page long? It was published in 1878 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, just one month after the exchanged opened. The directory listed a total of 50 names, including both individuals and businesses, along with their telephone numbers. Back then, telephone numbers were quite
More and more business owners and executives are using the last full month of summertime to detox and take a break, spend more time with the family, and just recharge. But that is easier said than done in today’s world, with constant communications and instant replies expected from customers. Also, for managers, it can be
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