Top 5 Customer Service Blogs of 2022

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Welcome to a roundup of our top-performing customer service blogs of 2022! Blogging is a powerful way to share ideas, trends, and strategies in your industry. It’s also a great way to build credibility with real customer insights.  The best blogs are not only informative but also fun to read. In 2022, we published many … Read more

Need Someone to Pick Up the Phone After You Close?

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There are several benefits to hiring an after-hours answering service. Namely, when your office closes, you have someone to answer the phones and ensure your callers are never left waiting.  But, sometimes, finding the support you need is harder than you think. This isn’t from a lack of providers. Contact centers span the globe that … Read more

Call Experts Earns CAM-X Award of Excellence for 14th Year

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Call Experts of Charleston, SC has been honored with the exclusive 2022 CAM-X Award of Excellence for the 14th year. The award is presented annually by the Canadian Call Management Association (CAM-X), the industry’s trade association for providers of call center services, including telephone answering and message delivery. Call Experts was presented with the Award … Read more

Customer Service benchmarks show the importance of a great procedure!

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Customer service benchmarks are the most critical intangible for businesses in 2018. Although many business owners have heard it a thousand times, we often discount the importance of customer service and support on customer retention, business process, positive buying experiences, and even gathering customer information.  Reviewing these numbers illustrates the importance of a great customer … Read more

One call can change your business!

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Always put your best foot forward. Provide your clients a top-notch and one of a kind service.  Call Experts has developed proprietary technologies to boost your business and the Call Center industry. You will agree. Don’t miss a chance to let your company achieve success! If you are a business executive, business owner, or business … Read more

Top Interview Questions for Call Centers and Answering Services

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Jobs at call centers and answering services offer a unique opportunity for a career path with lucrative benefits and outstanding training. Contact Center Interview Questions Contact center interviews can be a big deal, and your preparation for the interview process can help you present yourself with the best foot forward. Everyone needs a boost in … Read more

Why do you need a 24-hour contact center support systems?

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In general, you need 24-hour contact center support. In today’s climate, every business owner, doctor, lawyer, or home services provider must offer online and phone support, even after-hours.   Professional support ensures the best experience for your customers and clients, as well as 24-hour order-taking.   Ensure peace of mind with 24-hour contact center support … Read more

3 Benefits of Having a Live Answering Service for Your Small Business

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Live answering service makes first impressions easy. They always matter, whether in person or over the phone. All callers to your business deserve professional answers and friendly greetings. We always ensure the greetings and answers match your brand. An indifferent receptionist sends the wrong impression. Your customers should look forward to your services and products. … Read more

4 Strategies To Outsource Telephone Triage

Does your hospital, clinic, or group provide telephone triage service? With the rapid changes in healthcare, extending care to the telephone is the next logical step. But just because it makes sense, doesn’t mean you need to do it. Maybe you need to outsource this, especially if it’s not your core competency. Or maybe you already provide medical advice lines but struggle to meet the demand or keep your operation fully staffed. Perhaps it’s time to consider some tactical outsourcing. Outsource healthcare call centers are staffed by registered nurses and can take this load off you. Here are four ways an outsource telephone triage service can help: Outsource Slow Times: Many telephone triage operations receive most of their calls after business hours. During the day, when doctors’ offices are open, their staff sits around with not much to do. They are bored and not cost-effective. Outsource these slow shifts to save a bundle while still maintaining service 24×7. Regardless of when your slow times occur, look to outsourcing. Outsource Underutilized Days: Look at your daily traffic. One telephone triage operation gets slammed each weekend. Their Fridays and Mondays are busy, too. But midweek, things slow down. They decided to outsource their calls on Tuesday through Thursday. They saved three FTEs and only incurred a faction of the cost, while maintaining the same level of service to callers. Outsource Peaks: The opposite issue is when calls come in faster than your staff can handle. Perhaps you have three seats and can staff them, but there are times you need more. Don’t expand, outsource the extra calls your staff can’t get to. Outsource Everything: Maybe the smart thing to do is to outsource everything. When you add up the costs for labor, management, appointment setting staff, equipment, software, support, infrastructure, rent, liability insurance, and so on, it might be more cost-effective to outsource the entire operation. What if you aren’t sure if outsourcing your telephone triage is the right move for your organization? You will never know until you check. And if you end up saving money and serving patients better, you will be the hero to upper management.

Does your hospital, clinic, or group provide telephone triage service? With the rapid changes in healthcare, extending care to the telephone is the next logical step. But just because it makes sense, doesn’t mean you need to do it. Maybe you need to outsource this, especially if it’s not your core competency. Or maybe you … Read more