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pauline

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Jun 18, 2008 12:35 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hello everyone, I am brand new to this forum, and I must say before I registered, I spent couple of days, 8 hours a day (well, night actually), reading every single post and article.  Great site, I am so excited I found it. 
 
About me, I run several websites specializing in apparel, and it turns out, I can no longer take all customers calls (about 40-100 day).  As someone else said (sorry, can`t find the post), "you should either manage your bisness or grow it".  Well, I`ve decided to grow it, and while with the help of relatives and couple of students I`ve hired, I`ve been doing in-house fullfillment, I can`t any longer take all calls.  I am missing business, and I can`t do anything during the day, but take and fullfill orders. 
 
So, my question is, has anyone outsourced order taking (and customer service) to call centers, and if so, would you provide me with some websites, price info, quality, etc...
 
And no, hiring someone inhouse is not an option, first, we all work out of my house basement, and second, I tried, and got burnt - person simply did not answer phone, instead, I kept paying firm salary..
 
So, to wrap this up - I need a reliable call center.  Please help.
 
You guys rock, I am in the forums every day since I found SuN.
 
This is also to respond to a post whether adding a phone number to your webpage increases business - since I started without a number, and now I do have a phone number on my contact form, my experience is - BUSINESS TRIPLED.  So did work though.
pauline6/18/2008 12:39 AM
tgroup

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Jun 18, 2008 6:01 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hey Pauline-

I have a side business that is set up very similar to yours. I`ve been using a call center to take our orders for years. I`ve been pretty happy with them and the pricing is reasonable. I`m not sure if they do customer service as well (we only use them for order taking). The pricing is flexible depending on the level of service you want (we process the credit cards ourselves, so they just take the information and pass it along--this is cheaper). The company is called Lexitel Communications in West Palm Beach.

tgroup6/18/2008 6:04 AM
pauline

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Jun 18, 2008 12:35 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi, thanks a lot, I sent them an inquiry, so let`s see what happens.

 

I also went on your website.  Do you do marketing consulting only, or do you do the actual PR?  I am launching a new line, which is going to be a hit at the Latin Grammy`s this fall, and wanted to hire professional PR.  I`ve gotten some quotes, but still researching. 

 

regards and thanks

tgroup

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Jun 18, 2008 12:46 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Great-

Hope things work out. My success with PR has been hit and miss. I`ve hit the jackpot a few times but others haven`t turned out so well-it`s not really my specialty.

Good luck to you.
Ron

johnOne

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Dec 16, 2008 12:17 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Try www.CallDesk.com
I know they will do it for a fixed price per order.
Sectrix

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Sep 09, 2009 5:16 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi Guys,


If you're looking to outsource the customer support services then please feel free to contact us. We're already providing customer support services to our USA & Canada based clients.



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Sectrix Technologies Private Limited 1183, Sector - 29, Faridabad - 121008 Haryana, India Website: http://www.sectrix.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/sectrix
rholbrook

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Nov 20, 2009 11:43 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hello,

I am looking to start a handyman business and am looking for guidance specifically on call centers.  I'm going to check out the few companies listed above in this thread but if anyone else has used a call center before it would be great to hear your experiences.  And if you've used call centers for bookings that would be even greater.

Thanks,

Ryan Holbrook



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-Ryan Holbrook
Messagemail

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Jan 05, 2010 9:24 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi Pauline,

I am not sure if you are still looking for a company to fulfill your order taking, but this is something the company I work for does, and I can forward you contact details of clients that also use us for this purpose for recommendation.

We are London based, so if you are looking for a London address and presence for your company we can also supply you with a London mailing address.

If you would like to find out more about our services please visit us www.messagemail.co.uk or email me directly victoria@messagemail.co.uk

Hope to hear from you.

Kind regards,

Victoria Shepherd

Messagemail Ltd

Qssamerica

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Apr 29, 2013 12:26 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hello,

 

If you are looking for domestic or offshore centers for order taking or customer sevice in a pay per call basis, hourly or a fixed price, let us know at www.qssamerica.com or add me in skype @ qsscallcenter.

 

Do not waste your time, trying to handle all your orders or calls, contact us and you will be happy with our service.





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