
Small Business
Why Your Customers Ask So Many Questions. Spoiler: It’s Your Fault.
Recently, I witnessed the perfect storm at the vet. Two staff members were working frantically behind the counter to man the phones and check-out waiting patients. At least 5 pet owners were waiting to pay while also attempting to social distance as their pets whined, meowed, barked and yanked on leashes. As one … Continued
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Small Business
Brand Distinction for Your Website That Doesn’t Feel Fake
“Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.” (The Velveteen Rabbit … Continued
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Small Business
Why Live Chat Receptionist Services Reign Supreme
“Thanks for calling. We appreciate our customers, and your call is very important to us. Please stay on the line as all of our customer service representatives and serving others” via GIPHY I don’t know about you, but when I call a business and get a recording similar to this, I certainly do NOT feel … Continued
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Small Business
9 (Non) Business Books to Read For Better Relationships in the Workplace
“Never trust anyone who didn’t bring a book with them.” ~ Lemony Snicket. Video might have killed the radio star, but it will never kill books. Even in the age of everything digital and many things automated, when it comes to real advice, people still turn to books. In the year 2019, 72% of adults … Continued
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