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New to the Ruby Blog: Ask a Virtual Receptionist!
We’re adding a new feature to the Ruby® blog called “Ask a Virtual Receptionist!” We’re tackling frequently asked questions and submissions from Twitter, Facebook, and, of course, our faithful blog...
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Ask a Virtual Receptionist! Today’s Topic: Pricing
We recently had a poll on the Ruby® Facebook page and asked which question you’d like to see next on “Ask a Virtual Receptionist!” Without further ado, this week’s question is: What would you say if...
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Ask a Virtual Receptionist! Topic: When to Expect Return Calls
Lauren O. In this third installment of our “Ask a Virtual Receptionist!” series, we’re asking Lauren O. a question that comes up every now and again when taking messages: “When can I expect a return...
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Ask a Virtual Receptionist! Topic: “Is she in today?”
In this week’s “Ask a Virtual Receptionist!” I ask virtual receptionist Sara-Lee B. what she would tell callers who ask, “Is she in today?” Since Ruby® Receptionists provides receptionist services for...
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Ask a Virtual Receptionist! Topic: Client Contact Info
Virtual receptionist Melissa W. The live virtual receptionist crew at Ruby® deftly fields calls for a wide variety of businesses every day. With each call, our bright, friendly receptionists take to...
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Ask a Virtual Receptionist! Topic: Phone Numbers
Virtual Receptionist Stephanie S. At Ruby® Receptionists, our skilled virtual receptionists strive to relay the most accurate information possible while still sounding familiar and friendly. We have a...
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Ask a Virtual Receptionist! Topic: “Can You Go Look for Him?”
Toni & the penguin that fellow Ruby LeAnna gave her Our team of savvy virtual receptionists answer phones for a variety of businesses across the United States and Canada, and we pride ourselves on...
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Ergo On the Go: Optimize Your Workspace No Matter Where You Are
When you’re in an office environment, it’s easy to create an ideal work space. Your chair will always be just so, your keyboard and screen at the optimal heights. In other words, your environment...
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Paging Dr. Ruby: How Can I Make the Most of My Service?
Dear Dr. Ruby, What sorts of things can I do on my end to optimize my use of Ruby? Are there any settings or updates I can use to make sure I’m getting the most bang for my buck? Are there services...
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WOW Story of the Month: Birds of a Feather
Image Credit: Scott Woods-Fehr via Flickr The connections humans make with each other come in all forms—where we live or grew up, what we do for living, our passions and interests, etc. These are the...
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Making the (Office) World Go Round: The Office Champion
I follow the same routine each morning when I arrive at the Ruby office. I unload my bike bag at my desk, connect my laptop to my external screen, and then head to the break room for my morning tea....
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When Your Laptop Is Your Office: Preparing To Go Mobile
A mobile office gives you a level of autonomy you can’t achieve in a traditional office. While this can be liberating, it can also be inconvenient if you’re not equipped with the equivalent of items...
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The 5 Universal Truths of an Organized Office
Ah, paper. It’s a seemingly ubiquitous and never-ending aspect of business life. We have come a long way from typewritten receipts and library card catalogs, but despite our modern use of computers...
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A Lesson in Growth: Learn To Lead Yourself Before Others
At Ruby Receptionists, we believe in and honor five core values: Foster Happiness, Create Community, Innovate, Practice WOW-ism, and Grow (my personal favorite). As someone who thirsts to learn and...
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Paging Dr. Ruby Ep. 4: Using Tone to Create Connections
Your tone of voice quite literally sets the tone for each call you answer. By speaking in a warm, friendly tone, you encourage callers to be friendly in return. This episode of Paging Dr. Ruby focuses...
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Ruby’s Guide to Vacation Autoresponders
Vacation season is here—time to kick back, relax, and reply to client emails from a new and exotic location. Wait—what? No! Cut the proverbial cord with your work email account during your next...
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Client Spotlight: Drake Law, PLLC
We’ve had the pleasure of answering calls for Drake Law, PLLC, since October 2014. We’re excited to share our interview with owner and attorney, Lindsey Drake, in today’s Client Spotlight! Tell us...
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Spreading the Ruby Love Wherever We Go
One of the most joyful things about being a Ruby is connecting with our amazing clients on a daily basis. We like to think of ourselves as part of their team, and in many cases, come to know them as...
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The Solopreneurs Guide to Celebrating ‘Hug Your Boss’ Day
Being a solopreneur can sometimes be a lonely business. A prime example? National Hug Your Boss Day. After all, who will give you your hard-earned pat on the back on September 4, 2015? Ruby, of...
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6 Tips For Preserving Your Creative Edge
As children, creativity was not only encouraged—it was embedded in our day. Between recess, art projects, band practice and after-school activities, our creative minds had plenty of opportunities to...
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