Intercon Insights Blog
Outstanding Service Earns International Award
Intercon Messaging has been honored with the exclusive 2023 Superior Agent Service Award, presented annually by the National Amtelco Equipment Owners. This association of Amtelco users is dedicated to education, networking, and development of best practices among members.
Good Enough
We work hard so we can feel like we "deserve" to rest on weekends, days off or vacations. And even while on vacation, we work hard at enjoying ourselves and having fun. It can all be very exhausting. And when do we have time to REALLY rest? When we retire? How many of us are "running on fumes"?
Why Experienced Businesses Don't Cut Back Their Customer Service Budget
Consumers often say that customer service is not what it used to be, and thanks to innovative customer service solutions, like those offered by Intercon Messaging, the opportunity to retain customers and secure new ones along the way, has become easier to do.
Intercon Messaging Says Goodbye 2022
As the end of 2022 draws near, my team and I want to connect, thanking all of you for another amazing year of loyalty, trust and kindness. The success of Intercon Messaging is based on the relationships our team has built with our clients and vendors, and we really wouldn't be where we are without you.
Of Course…The Answering Service Industry is Still Alive
Yes… text, email, voicemail and mobile apps work, but they can't demonstrate the understanding, empathy or compassion that an agent can. A heart emoji will never replace the kindness, patience and experience of talking to a person. Human input can go a long way in understanding service expectations and customer needs in a world driven by automation and artificial intelligence.
Intercon Messaging Receives Multiple Canadian Call Management Awards
At the 2022 Annual CAM-X Convention, Intercon Messaging received our 22nd consecutive Award of Excellence (Top 10 Score), our 21st consecutive Award of Distinction (Top Score), and our 4th consecutive Award of Excellence Plus Dispatch for exceptional call management and response.
Using Our Unique Voice To Increase Humaneness
Hearing someone’s voice helps us recognize them as humans and therefore treat them more humanely. It’s often a key component in making a sale and a central element to any interaction we have. For instance, whenever we read, we do so with a voice inside our heads. You probably hear a voice echo as you read these lines.
The Benefits of Using the I.M. OK Work Alone App
Your lone worker solution should complement your policy, improve safety operations and program management, increasing communication and engagement with your lone or remote employees.
Elevate Your Customer Service Strategy
Most businesses do not have a dedicated, 24/7 customer service representative, let alone a team of them. Working with a 24-hour answering service, like Intercon Messaging, is an approach many businesses adopt as part of their customer service management strategy.
Live Answering Services for the Energy Sector
While many businesses can benefit from contact centre services, those in the energy sector can particularly benefit from our round-the-clock services and experienced agents. Take a look at why it might be time to hire an answering service for your oil and gas or alternative energy business.
Choosing the Right Lone Worker Solution
Not every industry or occupation has the same check-in procedures or utilizes the same type of monitoring tools. Here at Intercon Messaging, we offer a wide variety of capabilities and flexibility with our I.M OK Work Alone app that can easily integrate with most 3rd party GPS devices.
7 Tips for Choosing the Best Answering Service
A call answering service offers plenty of benefits to almost every business or organization. This is a service designed as a solution to improve your customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and lift the burden of answering the phone from your staff.
Truckers Keep This World Turning
As a 24/7 telephone answering service, Intercon Messaging is thrilled to provide 24/7 telephone answering service and dispatch support to many businesses in the trucking industry. We salute, value, and know what a significant contribution you make to our lives.
How The Human Touch Influences The Customer Journey
Human input can go a long way when it comes to understanding your customers, their expectations, and needs. In a rapidly changing world, this can be a great pathway to sustainable business success and driving customer loyalty.
Are Your Customers Struggling To Reach You?
You’d think that Chatbots would be a convenient technology for automating and streamlining customer service. At least that was the intention. The problem is that people still want to talk with a live person, and many times companies don't share any helpful information on their website for live support.
Welcome Back to our Faithful and New Oil and Gas Friends
Intercon Messaging was first established to meet the growing needs of the oil and gas industry, and we are most grateful for this exciting ride called the oil and gas industry. Our team shares the Canadian desire for a sustainable energy future, and the industry continues to be at the very heart of our business.
The Role of Answering Services in Improving Customer Service for Supply Chain Management
Recently, there have been many challenges for supply chains around the world. Staff shortages and employee call-offs are two main reasons for delayed deliveries that slow the flow of raw materials and goods to the end-user.
Outstanding Service Brings Home Multiple National Call Management Awards
Intercon Messaging Inc. of Drayton Valley, Alberta, has been honoured with the exclusive 2021 Award of Excellence for 21 years. The Award is presented annually by the Canadian Call Management Association (CAM-X), the industry’s Trade Association for providers of call centre services, including telephone answering and message delivery.
Outbound Reminder Services That Support Lotteries, Elections and Other Professional Services
As an affordable alternative to hiring additional staff for your organization, this type of outsourced service can assist with streamlining your calendar, improving office efficiency, as well as increasing sales, and generating new leads.
Win the War for Talent with Outsourcing
The ability to adapt, make quick decisions, and steer through change is critical for every organization. However, when the need for superior talent increases, business owners and hiring managers can find it challenging to attract and retain top talent while managing day-to-day administrative functions.