Who'll answer your phones when the snow plays havoc?!

Ahh that fluffy white stuff that brings the UK to a grinding halt – yes we're talking about the snow! Love it or loathe it the past few years have seen a significant of snowfall and it's probably not over for the winter yet. Be it an inch or several feet there is no escaping the fact that everything comes to a standstill creating a dramatic loss for many businesses, especially if your staff are having to stay at home due to schools being shut or being unable to commute. So who'll look after the phone calls should your own business need to close or you have no manpower to take the calls.

Our call answering service team are there to help. If you are unable to get to the office or you are short of staff due to a heavy snowstorm our friendly zoomettes are ready and waiting to take those all important telephone calls. Keep your business running smoothly whatever the weather with our ad-hoc service that is flexible and tailored around you as and when you require us. Call us now on 0800 583 5020 and we can have you and and running in just 10 minutes or use our onlineform to request our no obligation 7 day free trial.

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.

Why Choose Call Answering Services?

Our clients have some wonderful things to say about their experience with Zoom Answer Call, and help us to spread the word on the real and tangible benefits of a phone answering service, such as:

• Polite and professional call answering
• Efficient customer service
• A solution to staff shortages/holiday cover
• A personalised service
• Fast and efficient message delivery
• Seamless integration into your business
• Allowing even small business to offer 24/7, year-round service to their customers
• Flexible and adaptable
• Never missing a call again (or losing an enquiry to your competitors) 

And, in one of our favourite testimonials, one client experienced a huge improvement in sales:

“In our first month with Zoom, we have had a whopping great 78% increase in leads received; this is very largely due to you girls, as we now don't miss a single call. Thanks!”

Mark Newey of Winning Minds

If you're looking for effective call management and a way to provide excellent customer service and response even when you're not in the office, why not give our 7-Day Free Trial a go? Discover the benefits of a professional phone answering service for yourself, whether you are a small local business or a large multi-national company - Zoom Answer Call can help you to improve and develop your business while reducing your workload!

Merry Christmas from Zoom Answer Call!

We'd like to wish all our customers at Zoom Answer Call a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! We hope you've had a productive and enjoyable year in your business and at home, and we look forward to working with existing clients and new customers throughout 2013, helping companies big and small to maximise the potential of their business using our professional call answering service.

We are proud to offer an award-winning range of call management services to our clients, including:

• Call answering
• Call diverting
• Call centre services
• Downsizing/oursourcing
• Virtual reception services
• Franchise services
• Diary management
• Brochure sending
• Telemarketing
• Holiday/seasonal cover
• 0800/0845/0870 numbers

Our services are suitable for individuals, small companies and large businesses, and we pride ourselves on offering a bespoke service to suit each client's exact requirements, as simple or as complex as they may be. If you're looking to improve your customer service, streamline your operations or simply increase your sales, call answering could be the answer you've been looking for in 2013.

So from all of us at Zoom Answer Call (including all the Zoomettes!), have a wonderful Christmas and we hope to work with you next year!

What Kind of Business Use Call Answering Services?

If you're wondering whether your business needs a call answering service, you might want to consider the amount of different companies that currently implement phone answering professionals in order to maximise their productivity - from small local businesses to huge global brands.

Call answering can help the day to day running of your business as well as improving sales numbers, raising your level of customer service and reducing the stress of managing a busy company. So what kind of businesses actually use call answering services like Zoom Answer Call?

The answer is: almost every industry! Companies big and small are turning to call answering services to cover their phonelines, and here are just a few examples:

• Individuals/managers in need of a 'virtual' PA
• Small local retail businesses
• Retail suppliers 
• Solicitors
• Training providers
• Education specialists
• Design agencies and web developers
• Car hire companies
• Interior designers
• Communication providers
• Property management companies
• Consultants
• Power providers
• And many more...

If you'd like to know how Zoom Answer Call can help your business to grow, develop and function more efficiently, give us a call on 0800 583 5020!

How Does A Call Management Service Work?

Call management services offer peace of mind when it comes to phone answering for your business, day in, day out, all year round. At Zoom Answer Call, we help businesses in a wide variety of industries to keep on top of the customer service, customer acquisition, sales and the general running of their company. But how does a phone answering service actually work? 

There are three simple steps to organising call management for your business with Zoom Answer Call, and you can be up and running in no time at all. And if you want to try a seven day trial before you sign up, that's fine too!

Step 1

Give us a call on 0800 583 5020 and one of our call handlers will talk with you regarding your specific requirements for your business. You may simply be looking for calls to be put through to you (eg: a virtual reception), or messages taken and sent via email or text to you, or you may need a more in depth service such as call centre services or brochure sending. Whatever you need, we can organise a bespoke service to suit your company's needs. 

Step 2

Once your calls have been transferred to Zoom Answer Call, your 7-Day Free Trial will begin. At the end of the week we will provide you with an in depth report including a monthly estimate and breakdown of costs based on the services you need. From here we welcome your feedback on your service and hope you choose to continue to work with Zoom for the benefit of your business!

Step 3

If you wish to continue using our Zoomettes and our award-winning call answering services, all you need to do is sign up. You can do this via our online form, or on the phone with one of our operators.

That's all there is to it!

Our sales line is open from 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, so please get in touch to find out more about how Zoom Answer Call can help your company to provide faultless customer service, increase your sales and improve your business reputation.