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Communications Tips & Best Practices

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How to Write a Great Auto Attendant Script

Every business knows that busy phones are a double-edged sword. Yes, more calls means more customers and, hopefully, higher profits. But too many calls can also be overwhelming, resulting in missed opportunities and frustrated customers who quickly become former customers. […]
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How a VoIP Phone System Improves Your Marketing Strategy

A good marketing strategy is the cornerstone of any competitive or growing business. But with new technologies constantly disrupting industries, how can you know what marketing tools will be a good investment for years to come? VoIP (Voice Over Internet […]
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How to Handle After Hours Calls to Your Business

It’s happened to all of us — the guilty moment you need help from a business, knowing full well they’re closed. So you call anyway, still holding onto a glimmer of hope that your problem can be solved…  “You have […]
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How to Prepare Your Phone System for the Holidays

The countdown to the holidays has officially begun! Unlike me, assembling a checklist of seasonal changes to your business phone system is probably the last thing on your mind. I don’t blame you. It’s a busy, and sometimes stressful time […]
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Top Tips for Staying Productive During the Holidays

We all know that the holiday season is a stressful time, but it can also be the most distracting time for anyone trying to get work done. You’ll just be sitting at your desk, hands hovering over the keyboard, pretending […]
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