Jan 30, 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.

Ideally you want people who are properly trained. This can mean someone who is trained to both regional and national standards. There should be a minimum level of training for all members of staff so they are all aware of what they have to do and can deal with enquiries coming from a wide range of locations.

A national training scheme is important so that everyone has a basic foundation and knows what is expected of them. This means that if a call gets transferred to different branches then someone knows to deal with certain situations. Ideally people should have the information necessary.

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.

You also need to be sure that they have the right certification. This should assure you that they adhere to all local rules and regulations. Ideally they should also be able to show they have attainment awards to prove that they have achieved excellence in customer service and that the quality of their work has been independently recognised.

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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