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Which Provides Better Customer Service: Email or Phone Call? (Part I)

When it comes to communicating directly with a business, some customers prefer to shoot an email to a customer support rep, while others prefer to pick up the phone. Between a phone call versus email, does one have a faster resolution time than the other, and which delivers better customer service in the long run?…

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How Virtual Receptionists Help Realtors Sell & Succeed

Every single phone call in the real estate business is a link to a potential buyer or seller. When a realtor’s phone rings it could be a buyer ready to make an offer or a seller ready to accept one, or anything in between. Prospective and current clients expect real estate agents to be professional…

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Mark Slatter Joins Voice Link As Chief Operating Officer

Mark Slatter has joined the Voice Link of Columbus, Inc. team as Chief Operating Officer. Mark brings with him almost 3 decades of experience in the communications industry, leading initiatives to improve processes and support continued growth.   Mark managed the team at MAXIMUM Communications as Vice President of Operations in Cincinnati, Ohio for over…

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What Can You Delegate To A Virtual Receptionist?

The tasks virtual receptionists can tackle extend well beyond answering calls and taking messages. A virtual assistant can be more like a personal assistant than many people realize by managing your calendar and schedule and making reservations or placing orders for you. When you take advantage of all the ways a virtual receptionist can help…

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Is It Ok For Virtual Receptionists To Text Physicians Patient Information?

If you work in the healthcare industry, you already know how crucial it is to protect your patients’ health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Your practice can be fined up to $1.5 million for unprotected PHI, even if the breach is accidental or unintentional. For this reason, texting to mobile devices has become…

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6 Cringe-Worthy Habits Virtual Receptionists Should Break

Virtual receptionists can be the perfect customer service solution for any business, but it all depends on how they interact with your callers on the phone. Virtual receptionists are often the voice of a business, figuratively and literally, so any bad habits in how they handle calls reflect poorly on your whole company. Here are…

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