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Father Christmas sits in a chair, holding a scroll tied with a red ribbon whilst talking on an old-fashioned telephone for Christmas on hold messages.

Christmas On Hold Messages: Your Festive Phone Audio Checklist

December is the busiest month on most phone lines, yet festive messaging is usually the last thing anyone thinks about. This checklist covers what your Christmas on hold messages should say, when to record them, how to handle delivery cut-offs and closure dates, and the small details that stop callers ringing back with questions you have already answered.
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Business Phone Greeting: Examples and Tips for a Great First Impression

Before anyone in your team says hello, your greeting already has. Here is how to make those first few seconds work harder for your business.
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Human Voiceover vs AI Voiceover: Which Is Right for Your Business?

AI voices have improved fast, and they are tempting on price. But are they right for the voice of your business? Here is an honest comparison.
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Audio Branding: How Growing Businesses Keep Every Call On Brand

You have a logo, brand colours and a style guide. But what does your business sound like? Here is why audio branding matters more as you grow.
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How to Write an On Hold Message Script (With Examples)

Your callers are already interested. The right on hold message script turns their wait into something useful. Here is how to write one.
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IVR Menu Best Practice: How to Get Callers Where They Need to Be

A good IVR menu goes unnoticed. A bad one is the reason customers hang up. Here is how to build a phone menu that respects your callers' time.
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International Podcast Day: What Business Phone Audio Can Learn From Podcasts

Over the past few years, podcasts have made professional voice recording and audio production more accessible than ever. Good microphones, recording software and editing tools are now within reach of almost anyone who wants to create their own content.
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How to Run Your Business From Your Mobile Without Sounding Like It

Your mobile is your office, your switchboard and your diary. Here is how to make it sound like a proper business phone system without carrying two handsets.