Ruby

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The path of starting a small business is paved unevenly, with many pitfalls and obstacles to jump. Entrepreneurs are tasked with taking an idea from the early stages all the way through to sales, marketing, and delivering that product or service. Automation tools designed for small businesses will help you streamline processes.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Flexibility. Giving employees flexibility with their schedules can be a helpful way to retain talent. If you have employees who are tied to sales, consider offering them commission on top of their base salary. A new report says that 61 percent of small businesses worry about sourcing enough candidates for key positions.

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Ruby

JULY 14, 2022

We’re feeling fortunate to have been in the game for nearly two decades—a milestone few businesses achieve. This isn’t just about how far Ruby has made it; it’s about the thousands of small businesses we’ve supported along the way. The value of a small business’s time Another priceless asset?

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Ruby

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In recent years, sales teams across the business spectrum have shifted toward a needs-based approach. And more importantly, does your business need it? Most conventional sales methodologies are entirely transactional. For that reason, a customer-centric approach is essential for any small business.

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Ruby

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Be flexible. To boost their mind-changing capacity, business leaders need to use not just one approach, but a multitude of angles and tactics for different conversations. Our unique approach to customer service translates into happier customers, improved brand loyalty, and—ultimately—better business.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 29, 2022

Typical Customers: Small Businesses. Mid-size Businesses. Price: Contact the Sales team for details on pricing. Typical Customers: Small Businesses. Mid-size Businesses. Typical Customers: Small Businesses. Mid-size Businesses. Flexible Rewards & Recognitions.

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Ruby

MAY 7, 2024

How do virtual receptionists make life easier for one-person businesses? Small businesses = tight budgets. Every call could mean a new client or a significant sale. Flexibility and scalability One-person businesses often experience fluctuating volumes of customer interactions. Ready to get started?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Small Business Equipment Sales 52

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Vertical drop The ‘firm’ reached its apotheosis in the early-twentieth century with the US ‘corporation’ The American economy vertically integrated, creating vast, complex companies that controlled supply chains from production to sales. It evolved from a “society of island communities into a homogenous national community”.

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Ruby

JULY 17, 2024

But your business phone is different. Calls are directly connected to financial outcomes, like how many sales you’re making. With Ruby, you can have a real person answer your calls whenever you need: full-time, part-time, after hours, or as backup when you’re busy. Or maybe you do track those things—we won’t judge).

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

No matter where they are in their sales journey, they want an exceptional experience… … before … during … and after they make a purchase. Adding live chat to your small business website is one way to ensure your online visitors receive the same level of service, no matter where they are in their customer journey.

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Success

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I establish my LLC and start calling myself a small business owner of a marketing and media company. The possibilities of expanding your own business based on your own availability, interests and strengths, and rejecting those that don’t serve you, is incredibly empowering. But I was one all along, right? Have a toxic boss?

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Ruby

DECEMBER 31, 2014

They serve to solve the issues facing small businesses everywhere. For small businesses, initial success and subsequent growth in customer management can mean an ever-growing number of calls, more than can be personally handled. Remote receptionists can help businesses save money.

Customer Service 52

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Overpriced for small businesses and startups. Cons: The minimum user base plan starts from 300 users, which is not effective for small businesses and startups. Cons: Overpriced for small businesses and start-ups. Cost-effective for small businesses and startups. The courses are not accredited.

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Ruby

APRIL 24, 2024

Even some small businesses have gotten to the point where they’d rather redirect incoming calls to some interactive voice response (IVR) system. That’s a shame because if you’ve ever called a business as a consumer and got rustled into one of those automated systems, you know how irritating they can be. But let’s be realistic.

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Small Business Technology Customer Service Sales 52

Ruby

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The task of small businesses right now is not simple. Katie Hurst: Well, and something that’s unique to you that isn’t to other small business owners that we’re talking to, is this idea of telling a story during this time. And 10% of sales of this one thing is going to go towards this one cause.”

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Ruby

OCTOBER 11, 2019

If there’s a box in the corner offering live customer support, you can be confident the business is experiencing better than average customer service, conversion, retention, and satisfaction. The benefits of live chat for businesses are numerous. Many small businesses use live chat to expand customer service while saving money.

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Ruby

MARCH 24, 2016

In the end, that comes down to a business: a 10-person company with a small sales team is going to have very different needs from a three-person accounting firm, which is going to be different from a one-person solopreneur operation. One of the best reasons to go for VoIP is flexibility. Virtual phone system apps.

Small Business 52

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Work Life

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Even as a small business owner, he’s helped some team members move into managerial positions or move from the retail side to quality assurance positions with overseas travel. Give employees flexibility. “People need to see where they’re going in the organization,” he says. ” 10.

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Ruby

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Call centers are large operations that specialize in sales, marketing, and customer support over the phone. They’re used by businesses that need to handle a high volume of low-complexity calls at once—as quickly as possible. Many answering services offer flexibility, so you can outsource calls when you need to (e.g.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Real Estate Sales Automotive 52

Ruby

JUNE 6, 2023

It’s easier than ever to outsource work to experienced freelancers and contractors who can support your small business remotely. They want flexibility and freedom of choice…so maybe your business should look for such qualities, too. Should your small business hire or outsource? So…to hire or to outsource?

Insurance 52

Insurance Onboarding Training Small Business 52

Ruby

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Customers are more demanding than ever, putting pressure on small businesses to be more responsive. First contact with customers is often over the phone, so most businesses need someone manning the lines at all times. This, in turn, can drive sales and boost your bottom line—something a message-taking service can’t provide.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Healthcare Sales Software 52

Attendance Bot

JULY 28, 2023

Slack’s pricing is flexible and affordable, with options to suit the needs of businesses of all sizes. Making it a great option for businesses looking to scale. Customizable workflows: Asana’s flexible design allows teams to customize workflows to fit their specific needs.

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Go Burrows

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Her visionary leadership has driven Bosun to become a trailblazer in delivering flexible staffing solutions to businesses of all sizes. And so that naturally translated into my career, my parents owned a small business. And so he was very flexible with me, which honestly, is not common in the EAA world.

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Ruby

JANUARY 18, 2024

The screener has to listen long enough (and perhaps ask enough questions) to determine: Is the call an unwanted sale pitch or a time-wasting robocall ? Is the call relevant to your business? You even have the flexibility to create custom greetings, or engage customers with 24/7 live answering and website chat.

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So if you pick up and hear an aggressive sales pitch or sudden request for personal information, it’s probably best to end that call. Fewer distractions, less risk, and more time to focus on growing your business. They don’t care about phone etiquette or building a rapport. For them, it’s just a numbers game.

Banking 52

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Ruby

JUNE 22, 2020

A business continuity plan is how a restaurant chain like Waffle House is able to stay open in the midst of hurricane season , or how a company like Amazon realigns its logistics to manage supply and demand in a pandemic. But business continuity plans aren’t just for national and multinational brands.

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Cloud computing and advances in telecommunications technology have made it possible for receptionists to handle calls remotely, if and when businesses need them to. This gives organizations like yours greater flexibility in meeting caller demand. Gain more business opportunities—and increase revenue.

Customer Service 52

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 11, 2021

Job type (such as finance or sales). The goal of an incentive program (such as productivity, sales, employee retention). It gives employees the flexibility to choose their own rewards with exclusive corporate discounts. Further Reading: Top 11 Remarkable Sales Incentives That Aren't Cash. Payout Options.

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Ruby

JULY 14, 2021

The shortage includes a dearth of candidates for highly technical positions in the fields of operations/logistics and manufacturing/production as well as countless unfilled roles that emphasize communication—jobs in areas such as customer service, office administration, and sales/marketing.

Customer Service 52

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Vantage Circle

JULY 20, 2020

Expensive for startups and small businesses. Established in 2016, Keka shows promise by delivering swift and patient customer support that makes it a popular choice for many small businesses. The platform offers flexible pricing plans and accepts monthly, quarterly, and yearly payments. Excellent UI/UX. No payroll.

Software 52

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Attendance Bot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Reminder: Anticipate increased sales in China for the Qixi Festival. Promo Time: Gear up for sales in Mexico during El Buen Fin. November 29: Small Business Saturday (United States). August 29: Qixi Festival (China). August 31: Independence Day (Malaysia). September 2025 September 1: Labor Day (United States and Canada).

Banking 52

Banking Software Sales Planning 52

Launch Work Places

AUGUST 15, 2023

And if you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or marketing professional, you know the power of podcasts to increase your business opportunities. Successful podcasts can help you reach a wider audience, boost sales leads, increase traffic to your website, and build brand authority.

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Ask a Manager

JANUARY 6, 2020

The exempt category is reserved for employees who perform relatively high-level executive or professional work, outside sales employees, the “learned professions,” and a few other narrowly defined categories. To be considered exempt, you have to meet that duties test, be paid on a salary basis (i.e., What about nonprofits?

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Ruby

AUGUST 24, 2021

Think about… What questions you want to ask What questions you should be prepared to answer Where you might run into disagreements with the other person How you’ll handle objections How you want the other person to feel What you want the other person to do once the conversation is over Do allow room for some flexibility.

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Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

Virtual, flexible, remote, work-from-home—what’s the difference? The term “virtual office” is often used interchangeably with terms such as remote work, work-from-home (or WFH for short), telecommuting, flex work or flex jobs, and other combinations of the words “virtual,” “flexible,” “home,” and “remote.”

Customer Service 52

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Ruby

MARCH 25, 2021

The customer notices a buy-one, get-one sale on the product, but they have to sign up for a rewards program to get the BOGO price. In the background, technologies seamlessly updated their cart with the sale price, making it easier for the customer to complete a purchase. Essentially, multiple touchpoints talked to each other.

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Vantage Circle

MAY 22, 2019

Here we are focusing on 15 types of employee benefits ( ideal for small businesses or those with a limited budget ) that your employees would love. Flexible Work Timings. 78% of employees said flexible work arrangements made them more productive. Start with flexible work schedules and go forward from there.

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