Lunch rush: 7 in 10 calls ring out unanswered (and what it costs)
During the lunch rush, 7 in 10 calls go unanswered. Estimate the lost revenue on your midday service — and recover those calls by message within days.
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66 posts · Page 4 of 6During the lunch rush, 7 in 10 calls go unanswered. Estimate the lost revenue on your midday service — and recover those calls by message within days.
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