For any business owner the ability to be able to respond to customer enquiries from any location is a key benefit of a mobile phone. In fact it often makes you wonder just how you ever used to manage without one. However, is the pressure to clinch an important deal worth putting your livelihood at risk?
Department for Transport official statistics show that you are four times more likely to have an accident if you use your mobile phone while driving. There is also the punishment you can expect to receive, which comes in the form of a fine and points on your licence. That’s ok you might think, what are a few points on my licence? Well it’s actually a very serious matter. The accrual of such penalty points will result in a driving ban, the consequences of which can be catastrophic for many small business owners. So instead of running the risk of losing your mobility, or being involved in a serious accident, why not just use a dedicated outsourced call answering service, which can handle your calls while you are away from the office.
Many individuals use a hands free kit as a solution to the problem; however, the law is relatively ambiguous in this area, and you can still be charged for careless driving if talking on such a device appears to be affecting the quality of your driving. If you have the misfortune of being involved in an accident your mobile phone records can be used as evidence to prove you were distracted at the time. This could lead to further penalty points, hefty fines and even a prison sentence, which definitely wouldn’t be beneficial for business.
We understand that business owners want to make the most of every enquiry, of course you do, so do we. However, this certainly shouldn’t come at a cost to your personal safety. The award winning telephone answering service we offer here at AnswerMyPhone.biz ensures all your important business calls are answered by experienced professionals with a passion for customer service. We can also cross or up-sell your products, so your business really couldn’t be in safer hands.
