Blog: Virtual Receptionists

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We’ve broken down the average cost of a live answering service, the many pricing structures to choose from, and what factors can alter the price.

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If you find your business missing a lot of valuable calls or spending an inordinate amount of time returning messages, you need an answering service. Of course, that comes with its own set of concerns and considerations, starting with what type of answering service to hire. There are several options out there today, including answering services and virtual receptionist solutions that can handle everything from calls and chats to lead intake, appointment scheduling, and even payment collection for the businesses that need it.

Smith.ai shares 10 reasons your small business needs a virtual receptionist to handle your communication needs, whether they’re on the phone or via live chat.

An answering service is an integral part of any business that wants to keep up (and keep in touch) these days. This partnership can help your business grow in several different ways, from increasing leads and conversions to reducing the costs associated with customer service and phone support. Of course, not all answering services are created equal and you’ll want to make sure that you take the time to find the best one for your needs.

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The phone is always ringing—or at least, it should be if business is good. And yet, you don’t exactly want to be tethered to the desk all day or have your time eaten up by fielding phone calls left and right. How are you supposed to find the balance? As a decision-maker or business owner, it’s your job to talk to people and make sure that everyone who contacts your company gets what they need. That starts by answering the phone.

Receptionists are a great asset. Of course, like anything, you have to make sure that they’re working efficiently to deliver the solutions that you need. A receptionist can answer a lot of phone calls in a day—some field hundreds of calls. Others may only take a dozen or so. Ultimately, it depends on the type of receptionist that you have, the type of calls involved, and so forth.