AnswerPlus

AnswerPlus AnswerPlus is a leading 24/7 telephone answering service trusted by 2,500+ amazing clients.

100% Canadian-owned and operated since 1961.

Our people make the difference. In 1961, Dolly Lloyd started AnswerPlus on a shoestring budget in a 9 x 9 room in downtown Hamilton. Her approach to business was unconventional, but it worked. She believed that in order to provide the best service for her customers, she had to put her operators first. Since then, AnswerPlus remains a family-owned business that has grown to 4 offices with 400+ virt

ual receptionists across Canada. We continue to set the bar high by providing award-winning service, including bilingual customer service and urgent call answering. With 60+ years of expertise, we offer a robust suite of highly customizable services, tailored to your business size and industry. Our goal is to save you time and money, drive business growth, and retain your existing customers with ease.

Today, we’re celebrating our beautiful planet and the small actions that make a big impact. Whether it’s reducing waste,...
04/22/2026

Today, we’re celebrating our beautiful planet and the small actions that make a big impact. Whether it’s reducing waste, conserving energy, or simply being mindful of our environment, every effort counts.

At AnswerPlus, we’re proud to support a greener future. Together, from wherever we are. Let’s continue to invest in our planet today and every day.

From the magnetic pull of the first number they hear, to the comfort of ‘everyone else does it’, your customers’ decisio...
09/05/2025

From the magnetic pull of the first number they hear, to the comfort of ‘everyone else does it’, your customers’ decisions aren’t always as rational as they seem.

That’s why we broke down the biggest cognitive biases shaping whether someone buys, renews, or complains—and how businesses can use this knowledge to make smarter choices in customer service.

Because when you understand why people think the way they do, you can design experiences that feel natural, effortless, and unforgettable.

Every customer decision—whether to buy, renew, or complain—is shaped by mental shortcuts known as cognitive biases. These unconscious patterns shape how people perceive service, remember experiences…

How an answering service sets you up in the first 30 days can shape years of customer experience.​Ever wonder if they’ll...
08/25/2025

How an answering service sets you up in the first 30 days can shape years of customer experience.

Ever wonder if they’ll actually sound like your team? Or if urgent calls will land where they should?

Get answers to the questions we hear most from businesses trying to figure out how it all works.
🔗 https://answerplus.ca/the-ultimate-guide-to-answering-service-client-onboarding/

Everyone loves the word free. But when it comes to telephone answering services, “free” usually comes at a price.​💡 Prog...
08/19/2025

Everyone loves the word free. But when it comes to telephone answering services, “free” usually comes at a price.

💡 Programming your account costs money.
💡 Training live agents to handle your calls costs money.
💡 Staffing resources for a “trial” costs money.

So how can a service give that away for free?
The truth is, those costs don’t disappear—they’re shifted onto you in ways you might not expect.

Here’s what you should know before signing up for a “free trial” with a telephone answering service: https://answerplus.ca/why-telephone-answering-service-free-trials-hurt-customers/

The fastest way to ruin a great answering service? A bad onboarding.​A smooth, well-structured setup isn’t just paperwor...
08/12/2025

The fastest way to ruin a great answering service? A bad onboarding.

A smooth, well-structured setup isn’t just paperwork -- it’s the foundation of how your calls will be answered, your customers treated, and your brand represented 24/7.

Here’s your inside look at exactly what a great answering service onboarding process should look like, step-by-step: https://answerplus.ca/the-ultimate-guide-to-answering-service-client-onboarding/

Thinking about offering bilingual customer support? Before you hire, outsource, or translate…here’s what works (and what...
08/06/2025

Thinking about offering bilingual customer support? Before you hire, outsource, or translate…here’s what works (and what doesn’t):

✅ DO
Offer support in both English and French
Use fluent, culturally aware agents
Turn language into a brand differentiator
Consider outsourcing to scale support
Make language part of your full CX strategy

❌ DON’T
Assume English is enough
Rely on translation tools or guesswork
Treat bilingual support as a checkbox
Overload your in-house team
Forget how much language impacts trust and loyalty

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Canada’s bilingual market is growing fast. Nearly 1 in 4 businesses now offer at least one type of service in French and English. This trend is also reflected in the job market: businesses that offer…

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