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U.S. business is bouncing back, according to a new report.
By Rachel E. Pelovitz
October 31, 2022
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Business is bouncing back, according to Ruby’s 2022 customer call trends report, which catalogues and analyzes 25.3 million customer-service calls received by small businesses from 2020 to 2021. Key findings include:

  • Ninety-two percent of phone calls represent opportunities for business growth.
  • Small businesses receive the highest call volume from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET.
  • Call volume on Friday is 12.92% lower than the peak on Tuesday.
  • Businesses receive fewer calls outside of working hours.
  • Frustrated callers are more infrequent between January and April.

What does this mean? Among other things:

  • Businesses are bouncing back after an unpredictable period in the market, with an overall increase in incoming customer calls.
  • More customers expect 24/7 availability.
  • Consumers seek small-business services year-round.
  • Businesses are better at marketing themselves.

For the full report, visit ruby.com/2022-call-trends-report.

by Rachel E. Pelovitz

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