Senin, 03 Februari 2014

Choosing A 24 Hour Telephone Answering Service

By Serena Price


If you run a large business it is not always easy to deal with the amount of customer service complaints and feedback. One way of countering this is to have people to hand to answer the phones. With more people working different hours or working from home opening hours are becoming less and less relevant and this is why you should consider a 24 hour telephone answering service for your business.

The first thing to find out is how the staff are trained. Ideally the training will be standardised across the various call centres. You want to be sure that every customer who calls you will get the same level of service and will receive the level of attention that they should be entitled to regardless of the time they call.

This means more than simply learning a script. The best centres will offer a regular training program in order to keep people aware of what they need to and able to adapt. As well as national level training programs there are also regional equivalents.

However in some cases there may be issues that are particular to a local area. For example some products may be more popular in certain areas. Therefore there may be special offers that you may be able to promote to customers who may not necessarily be aware of those special offers.

You need to be sure that the company is aware of local rules and regulations that affect their business. They should be able to prove that they are properly accredited. In some cases they may even have special awards and certificates in order to prove that people appreciate their work and that they go a bit further in order to benefit you and your customers.

It is also important to be sure that they have the right level of staff. The problem is if they do not have enough staff to deal with demand there is the danger that people could spend a long time waiting on the phone. This can be very frustrating so you need to work with the centre to be sure they have enough people to cope with demand. It is also important to find out how much notice you have to give if you need to tell them about any upcoming events or offers.

It is also worth learning about the business. If you can you should find out about their other clients. You can then ask them whether or not they are satisfied with their services and whether the client would personally recommend using them.

You can find a number of 24 hour telephone answering service companies online. It helps to compare at least three in order to find out what they have to offer and to get a breakdown of the costs involved. You should also check for feedback and customer reviews online to find the appropriate company to suit your needs.




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