The end of the year is always a time of reflection for businesses. It's an opportunity to review successes, assess areas of improvement, and plan for the year ahead. As you begin to plan company strategies for 2024, one crucial aspect that shouldn't be overlooked is...
It’s a fast-paced world. No one likes to be kept waiting, especially when they have questions or concerns that require immediate attention. For businesses, this means it's more critical than ever to offer prompt and efficient customer service. First-call resolution is...
Small Business Saturday will be celebrated on November 25 this year. Originating in 2010, this shopping festival has provided a pillar of support for the underdogs, of sorts, offering them a platform to shine amidst retail giants. Each and every small business serves...
Thanksgiving: a day of gratitude, family gatherings, and, of course, sumptuous meals. With most businesses and medical offices closed you'd expect the phones to go silent at a professional answering service, with nary a gobble nor groan. Not quite. At Focus Answering...
In today's fast-paced world, businesses often juggle between meeting customer demands and focusing on core operations. Answering services have emerged as a boon, providing professional call-handling capabilities to companies of all sizes. But which industries...
For a small business, customers are the lifeblood that keeps your operation thriving. More than just numbers; they're individuals with unique needs, preferences, and desires. Similarly, Get to Know Your Customers Day is not just a day on the calendar but a golden...
Ever wondered what those telephone numbers with unique area codes like 800, 855, or 833 signify? These are toll-free numbers, the equivalent of premium digital domains in the realm of telecommunication. What is a Toll-Free Number and Why Are They Used? Designed to be...
On the heels of National Tradesmen Day earlier this month, it’s important to shine a light on one of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of the contracting profession: communication. Whether you're an electrical contractor, plumber, mechanical engineer, or...
As e-commerce companies strive to stay ahead in this dog-eat-dog digital landscape, providing exceptional customer service remains paramount. Accessibility, approachability, and attention to detail are a HUGE part of that – particularly when you have callers on the...
Telephone answering services are sadly ineligible for “Best Script” at the Academy Awards, otherwise, Focus Answering Service would be using those little golden guys left and right to hold our invoices in place and prop open the doors to our offices. In today's...