In challenging times, customer service quality matters most...

A great customer experience matters now 

more than ever. Here are six reasons why:

1. Customers want to be appreciated

When people buy during an economic downturn they are extremely conscious of the hard-earned money they spend. Customers want more attention, more appreciation and more recognition when making their purchases with you, not less. Customer service quality is simply essential.

2. Customers want value for money

Customers want to be sure they get maximum value for the money they spend. They want assistance, education, training, installation, modifications and support. The basic product may remain the same, but they want more service and higher customer service quality.

3. Customers want guarantees that their purchase was the right thing to do

In good times, a single bad purchase can be quickly overlooked or forgotten, but in tough times, every expenditure is scrutinised.

Provide the assurance your customers seek with generous service guarantees, regular follow-up and speedy follow-through on all queries and complaints.

4. Customers want a great experience

In difficult economic times, people spend less time travelling and “wining and dining,” and more time carefully shopping for each and every purchase. Giving great service enhances the customer’s shopping experience and boosts your own company’s image.

When times are good, people move fast and sometimes don’t notice your efforts. In tougher times, people move more cautiously and notice every extra effort you make. Customer service quality is vital because people will pay attention and remember.

5. Customers want to feel good about you

When money is tight; many people experience a sense of lower self-esteem. When they get good service from your business, it boosts their self-image. And when they feel good about themselves, they feel good about you. And when they feel good about you and your customer service quality, they buy.

6. Customers want to tell others

In tough times, people talk more with each other about saving money and getting good value. Positive word-of-mouth is a powerful force at any time. In difficult times, even more ears will be listening. Be sure the words spoken about your business are good ones by making your customer service quality exceptional!

10 Reasons to Rely on Zoom Call Answering Services

We take your business seriously at Zoom Answer Call - every client and every company has their own specific needs and we tailor each of our call management services to suit your requirements. So why choose Zoom for your call handling? Well, here are our top ten reasons why we think our telephone operators are the best in the business:

1. We invest in the training and personal development of every single Zoom operator, ensuring that they achieve levels 1 to 3 in customer service NVQs. 

2. Our operators have specific skill sets that can be applied to different phone answering services such as virtual reception, brochure sending, appointment making, sales, and technical support.

3. We provide our Zoom call handlers with client-specific training so that they can provide seamless services for your company - your customers won't be able to tell the difference! We actively encourage our clients to come and take part in this process so you know your operators are trained in the skills they'll need to represent your  business.

4. We recruit our operators from customer service backgrounds so they have plenty of experience and expertise even before we turn them into high-quality Zoomers and Zoomettes!

5. We have one of the highest staff retention rates in the industry! Our operators enjoy what they do and it shows when they answer your calls with a smile.

6. Our Zoom operators have a great team spirit and are local to our clients, meaning that your company will have a real asset of committed and dedicated additional staff when you need extra help on your phone lines.

7. Zoom Answer Call has grown through our excellent reputation and high-quality service. We started with just two zoomettes (who are still with us, over 10 years later!) and now have served thousands of happy customers, answering over a quarter of a million calls! We won the Action International Business of the Year in 2006 for most improved customer results over one year.

8. We offer a FREE seven-day trial of our call handling services so you can see what an effect our phone management service can have on your business.

9. We have a 24 hour live service, offering your customers the ability to speak to a real person seven days a week, including bank holidays!

10. We don't lock our clients into contracts - they stay with us because they love us and they find such value in our service! 

Ready to start your journey with Zoom Answer Call yet? Give us a ring on 0800 583 5020 or read more about our professional business call handling services and all we've achieved over the last ten years at our website. 

Annoying Voicemails? Not with a Zoomette on board!

There's nothing more annoying for a customer or a potential customer being left hanging on the other end of the line whilst the phone rings and rings eventually going to a cold automated voice mail service. When it comes to telephone manners first impressions count on the phone just as much as they do in a face to face situation. By using Zoom's answering call service you never need worry about the possibility of not getting to the phone in time or the danger of losing a customer because they preferred not to leave a voice message.

Our professional team of Zoomettes are your very own virtualreceptionists and will answer your calls efficiently, courteously and with a smile, leaving you to concentrate on other areas of the business. We offer a flexible cost-effective service that is there when you need it, whether you require your calls to be answered day and night or during standard business hours, having a phone answering service shows that you care in a world where time is valuable. Why not give us a try with our free 7 day no obligation trial and discover a whole new way of phone answering – get in touch on 0800 583 5020. 

New Year, New Strategy - Time to Outsource Those Phone Calls

As your business heads into another new year are you considering a new strategy to make your company run more efficiently and effectively. We have the solution to how you can make the most of having more time whilst reducing costs. Why not outsource some of your businesses activities such as answering the phone. 

It can be somewhat surprising as to how large a proportion of the working day is taking up in answering telephone calls and it can be a major distraction for your employees. By simply investing in a good Telephone Answering Service your staff can focus more on the high value work which results in making you more profit such as marketing and advertising. You will even find them working more productively in less of the time. 

Research has show that in using a Telephone Answering Service can significantly reduce staff absences and potentially save you as a business up to £75 per employee for each sick day they take off. 

Whether your a small or large business Zoom Answer Call believe that service really is everything, not only for you, but to each and every one of your clients too. We offer a range a flexible service to suit your company's individual needs. From call management and appointment booking, customer service and providing information. With highly trained phone answering personnel - the Zoomettes - each of your calls will be answered with a smile in a polite and friendly manner. 

We can also offer call centre services and virtual receptions. Why not give us a call and we can personalize a service for your requirements today - 0800 583 5020.

Staff off sick, no one to take those calls? - Zoom can help!

We know how important it is to have your businesses telephone calls answered quickly and efficiently. During the winter illnesses and sickness in your staff is likely to increase, from colds and the flu to the recent outbreak of the norovirus. If you have one or several employees off sick and you need some help and assistance with manning your incoming telephone calls then Zoom Answering service can help.

We offer a telephone answering service cover for sickness leaving you and the other members of your team to concentrate on other key areas of the business rather than be constantly bothered by a never ending ringing phone. You'll never need worry about being short staffed again when you sign up to our ad-hoc back up service and become a member for life. This service enables you to use us as and when required for short term cover as you can't foresee the future. Not only does this service cover you should your employees being off sick, you can also use this in the event of an emergency, line faults, on bank holidays and throughout busier periods of the year. Our flexibility means that our call answering services can be tailored around you and your clients, call us today to discover how we can assist you on 0800 583 5020.

Moozings from Zoom - Case Study Orbit Sound

We are delighted to introduce our latest new client Orbit Sound; a British company that supplies high quality audio products with revolutionary spatial technology that includes the T12 V3 sound bar, a super-stylish standalone sound bar, and the T3, an ultra lightweight speaker. GfK NOP Market Research also recently named them as the “Number one best seller for the year, and the second largest growing market for consumer electronics.”

Orbit Sound was initially in need of an answering service as it wanted a system to handle its pre and post sales queries and process orders online. Zoom were able to offer a high quality efficient and ever friendly service with a focus on providing outstanding customer service that met and maintained the standards and requirements they desired.

Orbit Sound provided the ‘Zoomettes’ with one-2-one training enabling Zoom to give callers first line technical support and answering all post sales queries in addition to processing new customer orders directly on line and giving nearest retail advice.

Martyn Double, Technical Support Manager, Orbit Sound commented: “We now have a fully integrated customer support service thanks to Zoom Answer Call”.

Moozings from Zoom... Meet the Zoomettes!

We thought it time for you to meet the Zoomettes who handle your calls every day with a smile. 

Over the coming months we will be focussing on a different member of the Zoom team and this month we would like to introduce you to Lucy. 


Lucy Campbell-Gillingham



"Hi, my name is Lucy, and I am responsible for a number of different areas within Zoom. My primary role being a ‘Zoomette’ working on the front line delivering a friendly and efficient service to our clients but behind the scenes I’m also responsible for the training and development of all new starters. I was also recently given the opportunity to create and continue our new Quarterly Zoom newsletter and your comments and feedback on what you would like to see covered would be greatly appreciated."

"I also recently completed a certificate in business, and thoroughly enjoyed Marketing so am hoping to go on and complete a Chartered Institute of Marketing course."
 

Now Meet the rest of the Team





Ramma Dahl

Call Centre Zoomette



Mariette Boal
Call Centre Zoomette



Melanie Timms

Call Centre Zoomette

and Zoom Facebook Blogger



Helena Did-Dell
Call Centre Zoomette
And
Assistant Supervisor





Victoria Jenkins
Call Centre Zoomette



Jessica Dobbyne
Call Centre Zoomette



Jane Bavester
Call Centre Zoomette



Zoe Reynolds
Call Centre Zoomette



Chantelle Coxall
Call Centre Supervisor



Sarah Bellamy
Operations Director and
Second in Command!



Jane Cunnington
Sales Development Manager











Test Your Phone Answering Skills

It takes a special kind of person to professionally handle a call - to make sales and deal with complaints and put across a business' personality with a friendly, pleasant manner.

That's why our Zoomettes are the best in the business - you can hear their smiles when they answer the phone.

Take the Zoom Answer Call quiz to test your own skills. Do you know the best thing to do if you can't answer a customer's question? Or whether silence always means agreement? Or how to assist understanding and clear communication?

Give our quiz a try and see how well you compare to our Zoomettes!

Reduce Costs and Increase Productivity

We're all feeling the pinch in the current economy, and many businesses are looking for ways to save money and cut costs. One easy way to free up time and expenditure is to outsource some of your company's services - for example answering phones - so that your staff can make better use of the time that they have.

At Zoom UK, we specialise in making things easy for our clients - no matter the size of business, and no matter the extent of our responsibility. By investing in outsourcing your phone answering, you can dramatically increase productivity of your staff, who will be free to work on their primary jobs rather than stopping to answer calls and field off telemarketers.

We also provide a virtual receptionist service, to seamlessly manage calls and transfers - once again, freeing up your business time and effort and making sure your work day runs as smoothly as possible.

You'll never miss a call again with Zoom Answer Call.

Try our FREE 7 day trial and see for yourself.