Virtual receptionists answer calls, take messages, and schedule appointments remotely for around $250 per month versus $30,000 or more for in-house staff.

Forward-looking: Most people dread calling customer service numbers because it usually means navigating a menu of automated options and then waiting on hold while listening to elevator music, ...

Nearly every time I call a customer service line, I end up waiting 15-30 minutes for someone to answer the phone, or I have to repeatedly tap "0" to reach the live representative. If you've ever had ...