Call Answering Services for Retail Businesses

Working in retail can be hectic, especially during big events and seasons like Christmas. This can make it tricky to answer calls from customers. It’s also why we believe our phone answering service is essential for businesses like yours, so you never miss a call again – no matter its importance.

Just think of us as an extension of your daily operations, as we ensure a real person answers each phone call. We’ll relay messages to you and transfer calls if required, helping you become a more efficient retail business.

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Retail Telephone Answering Services

If you don’t currently have a team member or a department designated to answer phone calls, you’ll find it difficult to provide the best possible customer service.

At The Answering Service, we have dedicated teams of English-speaking individuals who can professionally answer the phone with a script you’ve approved. You could even think of us as virtual receptionists, offering a seamless integration with your business.

If you’re keen to streamline your processes and ensure all customer and business calls are answered promptly, contact us today.

    24/7 Business Telephone Answering Service

    At The Answering Service, we’re not a call centre. We are experienced professionals who act on behalf of your company.

    We don’t cold call anybody; we simply man the phone lines. Our call answering services are designed to improve customer satisfaction. 

    When a customer calls your business, they’ll speak to a human, thinking they’re speaking directly to someone in the company. That’s because we equip our team with complex call scripts and other vital information, including your address, service details, hours, and more.

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    Professional Call Handling

    Every phone call is answered quickly and professionally in your name, ensuring a smooth experience for all your customers.

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    Business Continuity

    You can maintain consistent communication with suppliers and customers, even outside of regular business hours, thanks to our call answering services.

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    Scalable Support

    We can offer you a bespoke package, so whether you need message-taking or more complex call handling, we scale our service to your business.

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    Message Delivery

    As your professional receptionists, we’ll take messages from all incoming calls and forward these to you immediately, so you’re constantly kept in the loop.

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    Scalable Support

    Whether you require basic message-taking or more detailed support with meetings and calendar management, we can do it. Just say the word!

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    Our 24/7 Simple Call Answering pricing plans are designed to be affordable and flexible, tailored to meet your specific needs. With no hidden fees and transparent billing, you can choose the package that best suits your business

    Set up From

    FREE/one off fee

    One off set up fee for the script to be built in our platform. Simple call flows are FREE to set up. More complex ones will be a bespoke cost. Contact us for more information.

    Subscription From

    £15/month

    Your transparent, clear monthly fee for the script to remain live on the platform.

    Free Calls From

    15/month

    Starting at 15 FREE calls a month and rising depending on your monthly package.

    Additional Calls From

    £1.20/per call

    Simple pricing structure per call after your Free call allocation, included in your subscription.

    Subscription

    6/months

    The minimum months term for this service.

    Trial Today

    FREE/7 Days

    Not sure if its the right option for you? Start your free 7 day no obligation trial.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When can you answer phone calls for my retail business?

    We can answer phone calls at any hour of the day or night. Our 24/7 call answering services are designed to work around your business, meaning we can answer calls and take call details in the middle of the day or night – whatever works best for you.

    How much do your telephone answering services cost?

    Our telephone answering service for retail businesses starts from £15 per month, but this can be scaled up to exactly what you need.

    Our pricing page features more details on what you can choose. If you only receive a handful of calls every month, you could pay just £15.

    Contact us today to find out what level of service is most ideal for your retail business.

    Can I decide how you answer calls?

    Yes! Before answering any calls for your business, we’ll discuss the exact way you’d like us to speak to your customers and suppliers over the phone. This includes creating a bespoke call script which can be as detailed as you like.

    Get in touch with our team today to discuss your options.

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    What Our Customers Say About Us

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    My-Calls has taken calls for our Caribbean rental business as most of our customers are from Canada and the USA. As we are UK based we are usually in bed when our customers call. We can rest assured that our customers get looked after by all of the call handlers at TAS

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    We provide global phone numbers to customers who need 24/7 support. TAS ensure that outside of our normal working hours, our customers can call in and report faults or raise queries. Their scripting and call popping allows their agents to have all the knowledge to handle the calls at any time – we love the service

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    My-Calls has elevated our business communication to a whole new level. Their commitment to delivering outstanding service is unmatched.

    admiralty view

    My-Calls has taken calls for our Caribbean rental business as most of our customers are from Canada and the USA. As we are UK based we are usually in bed when our customers call. We can rest assured that our customers get looked after by all of the call handlers at TAS

    admiralty view

    My-Calls has taken calls for our Caribbean rental business as most of our customers are from Canada and the USA. As we are UK based we are usually in bed when our customers call. We can rest assured that our customers get looked after by all of the call handlers at TAS

    gtele logo

    We provide global phone numbers to customers who need 24/7 support. TAS ensure that outside of our normal working hours, our customers can call in and report faults or raise queries. Their scripting and call popping allows their agents to have all the knowledge to handle the calls at any time – we love the service

    milestone logo

    My-Calls has elevated our business communication to a whole new level. Their commitment to delivering outstanding service is unmatched.

    admiralty view

    My-Calls has taken calls for our Caribbean rental business as most of our customers are from Canada and the USA. As we are UK based we are usually in bed when our customers call. We can rest assured that our customers get looked after by all of the call handlers at TAS

    admiralty view

    My-Calls has taken calls for our Caribbean rental business as most of our customers are from Canada and the USA. As we are UK based we are usually in bed when our customers call. We can rest assured that our customers get looked after by all of the call handlers at TAS

    gtele logo

    We provide global phone numbers to customers who need 24/7 support. TAS ensure that outside of our normal working hours, our customers can call in and report faults or raise queries. Their scripting and call popping allows their agents to have all the knowledge to handle the calls at any time – we love the service

    milestone logo

    My-Calls has elevated our business communication to a whole new level. Their commitment to delivering outstanding service is unmatched.

    admiralty view

    My-Calls has taken calls for our Caribbean rental business as most of our customers are from Canada and the USA. As we are UK based we are usually in bed when our customers call. We can rest assured that our customers get looked after by all of the call handlers at TAS

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