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    Why We’ve Kept AnswerPlus Canadian Owned & Operated For Over Six Decades and Counting.

    What does it mean to be a truly Canadian service provider? It goes beyond a local mailing address or slapping a maple leaf on your website. For us at AnswerPlus, it means staying deeply connected to the people and businesses we serve, understanding their unique challenges. From industry regulations to customer expectations, we know what

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    How Virtual Dispatch Services Keep Your Business Running Smoothly—Even After Hours.

    When dispatch isn’t handled properly, everything slows down. Calls get missed, service requests pile up, and small issues turn into costly problems. Customers get frustrated, and your business is left scrambling to catch up. Whether it’s an urgent repair, a service request, or a late night emergency, businesses need a system that ensures the right

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    How to Choose The Best Answering Service For Your Restoration Business

    Last year, extreme weather across Canada shattered all the wrong records. Insured losses from severe weather events soared to $8.5 billion in 2024 — nearly triple the total insured losses recorded in 2023.  This staggering figure highlights a growing reality: disasters are striking harder, faster, and more frequently than ever before. For disaster restoration companies,

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    The Ultimate Customer Service Audit Checklist for Better CX

    Most businesses audit their finances religiously, double-checking every detail to make sure the numbers add up. But when it comes to customer service? Things can get a bit trickier.  Customer service is built on human interactions, and every interaction is different. A single customer’s experience depends on factors like the time of day, who they

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    13 KPIs to Measure and Improve Service Quality

    This year businesses could lose $3.7 trillion in sales due to poor customer service. That’s not a typo—three point seven trillion dollars is at risk because companies fail to understand what their customers truly want. Imagine a single interaction that determines whether a customer becomes a lifelong advocate or walks away forever. A mishandled support

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    How to Capture More Leads Over The Phone

    Capturing leads over the phone has never been more important—or more challenging. I’ve had countless conversations in the last year with different businesses facing one major frustration: missing out on leads.  If you’ve ever spent money on Google Ads or a big marketing campaign, only to have calls go unanswered because no one was available

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  • The Business Perks of a Bilingual Answering Service

    Canada’s bilingual market is growing fast. Nearly 1 in 4 businesses now offer at least one type of service in French and English. This trend is also reflected in the job market: businesses that offer at least one type of bilingual service represent 41.0% of all jobs in Canada’s private sector. In a country where

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    Work Smarter, Live Better: Practical Tips for Work-Life Balance

    It’s 9 PM, and you’re still staring at your laptop screen, responding to “just one more email.” Your family dinner went cold hours ago, and that gym membership you bought in January? It’s collecting dust. Sound familiar? You’re not alone if it feels impossible some days to find a balance between work and life.  I

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  • How To Set Up Call Forwarding

    One of the most common questions we get at AnswerPlus is: “How do I forward my lines?” This guide is here to walk you through it all – from setting up call forwarding on traditional landlines to mobile devices, and even virtual phone systems.  Let’s dive into the essentials of call forwarding in 2024! What

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    The Secret to Seamless Facilities Management? 24/7 Call Answering.

    Facilities management is a round-the-clock responsibility. From minor maintenance requests to unexpected emergencies, things can (and do) happen at any time of day or night.  That’s why 24/7 call answering services are becoming an indispensable tool in the industry. With their team ready to manage incoming calls, you can keep your buildings running smoothly and

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    Call Scripting 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Have you ever called a company, only to be greeted by a stilted, robotic voice reading from a script that feels anything but helpful? We’ve all been there, and it’s not the kind of experience anyone wants for their customers.  Call scripts aren’t just for large corporations or cold calling telemarketers. They’re an often overlooked

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    Paying Your Answering Service Per Call is a Major Red Flag—Here’s Why

    In a world where time is money, choosing the right answering service can significantly impact your bottom line. With so many providers and pricing models out there, it can be a challenge to figure out which option is the best fit for your needs and budget.  For today, we’re going to focus on one of

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