The front office of a food manufacturing plant can be incredibly hectic, as vendors, contractors, deliveries, employees, and other guests come and go at all times.
Keeping track of everything and understanding who is going where — all while maintaining…
Therapy software can be a great way to automate therapy offices, from solo practices to larger institutions. Here are some of the tools and features to consider for your practice.
Startups can benefit from a CFO but may not be able to afford one; a Fractional CFO Firm may be what you need.
Workplace data privacy efforts are crucial. Data breaches destroy customers’ trust and can result in huge expenses and legal fees. Make sure you understand the following security myths and take steps to fix them.
Want to really impress office visitors? Incorporate more than just visual cues in the lobby. Consider adding inviting scents, sounds, and more.
The Receptionist for iPad’s latest feature release offers our customers the ability to track employee check-in and check-out activity separate from visitors with a new Employee button type.
The Receptionist for iPad users have numerous different button types to choose…
Radical support is one key to keeping our customers happy, and that’s our best marketing strategy.
Facility management software can handle many important tasks, from managing assets to monitoring energy use. Start your search for software by establishing your priorities.
Confused about visitor management software pricing? For the best ROI on visitor management software, look for a program that automates the entire visitor check-in experience.
Tom Foster, Director of Sales, shares his experience of the hiring process at The Receptionist
If you run a small business, your time is extremely valuable. Read on to find some practical, affordable small business time-saving tips that you can use today.
If you’re considering another office admin hire, you’ll have to weigh the pros and cons. Read on to evaluate factors like cost, scheduling flexibility, and office space.
For hotel operators, the guest check-in experience is near the top of the list when it comes to priorities, right up there with the cleanliness of the rooms.
Radisson Hotel Group, which boasts more than 1,400 properties around the world,…
Hiring employees takes time and patience. Here’s what happened when we searched for a Director of Sales for The Receptionist.
Businesses of all shapes and sizes can benefit from using visitor management tools to improve the office visitor experience. Just look to these five companies for proof.
These small business trends take advantage of the latest technology to make a big difference in your bottom line. Have you tried them yet?
Supporting parents at work is an important part of the culture at The Receptionist. Check out how we support working parents.
Looking for sustainability tips for businesses? Here are some that can also save your business money in the long run.
Choosing visitor management software is an important job. Before you make an investment, get the answers to these questions.
When it comes to team building at your startup, it’s actually all about the company culture and the people.
Radical Support has been central to our business identity for a while now. Here’s why we decided to formalize that with an official trademark.
The Receptionist had another record year in 2018, and we want to take a moment to look back at some of the high points in a year of firsts for us.
Our growth is first and foremost attributable to our…
Determining the ROI on business security efforts isn’t exactly simple, but estimating their monetary value can help put their benefits into perspective.
Learn about TechPlace in Burlington, ON, Canada- more than just office space, TechPlace supports new and growing companies.
Business security threats have always been on business leaders’ radar, but rapidly advancing technology makes it even more important to keep up on the latest dangers.
The best kind of visitor management for therapists puts a priority on visitors’ emotions and on their confidentiality.
When company culture and customer service are critical, here’s how working remotely is handled at The Receptionist
Facility managers need much more than technical knowledge to succeed on the job. Facility management skills must also include big-picture knowledge like the kinds we describe in this article.
Make the job of visitor management at your organization a little easier with this comprehensive list of daily tasks. Our visitor management checklist contains everything you need to know for scheduling, planning, and maintenance.
Ever wondered how the holidays at a startup tech company are handled? We talk business and time-off on this episode of The Check-In.
Operations managers have a lot of roles to fill in an organization. These 5 tips will help them focus on what’s important.
We often hear that our customers love all of the ways they can customize The Receptionist for iPad, and now, two new feature updates offer up even more ways to create a unique and well-rounded visitor check-in experience.
Dark Mode…
When a business welcomes 5,000 visitors through its doors in its first year and never makes any money from those visitors, that’s usually a sign that things are not going to work out.
But for the staff at TechPlace, an…
A recent ruling in California could change how companies classify employees and independent contractors. Here’s what you should know about the Dynamex ruling.
When customer requests come in, here’s how The Receptionist handles them as a bootstrapped startup with a small engineering team.
How much office space do you really need? We can’t give you an exact figure, but we can explain which variables you should consider.
We’re back with two new feature updates for The Receptionist for iPad that will make your visitor check-in experience even more efficient!
Custom email domains
With the release of the highly requested custom email domains feature, you can now add your…
Traditional paper visitor logs may seem simple and affordable at first glance, but they come with significant costs. By comparison, visitor registration apps offer features and advantages that can save offices more money.
Want to have great staff meetings but not sure how? We cover how to make sure your all-staff meetings don’t suck.
Workplace safety drills are an essential part of an effective safety plan. However, some drills may work better than others. Here’s why.
A thorough office space evaluation is a critical step in the process of finding a new location for your company. Here are a few things to look for in any potential office.
Sarah Suzuki, LCSW from Chicago Compass Counseling shares about growing her therapy practice and how The Receptionist has helped her business.
Visitor sign-in software should make your front desk run more smoothly, but without proper planning, the transition could cause some disruptions.
At the Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Inc., (CMI2) headquarters in West Virginia, several companies exist under one roof, all with a focus on supporting United States Department of Defense and developing dual-use (for government and commercial use) technologies.
Each individual company…
Modern SaaS tools for food manufacturers can do everything from track product ingredients to streamline the quote process.
If you wanted to know what marketing is like at a bootstrapped tech startup, this podcast is for you.
A visitor access policy can be a great way to clarify visitors’ responsibilities before they enter your facility. But if they’re not done right, dangerous gaps could leave your company at risk.
Hiring a commercial architect is an essential step in most new office moves. However, you shouldn’t involve them until you have a clear idea of what you need in an office.
Hiring employees is an important process for any company; learn from our experience about how to get great people for your business.
Great school office tools can make administrators’ jobs much easier. Here are five software programs developed just for educational institutions.
As the executive assistant for the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Neighborhood Enterprise, a housing nonprofit that focuses on homeowner education and counseling, Hannah Clark has to keep track of and account for just about everything.
Donations and grants. Office supplies. Time.
And…
A strong manufacturing safety culture requires simplicity, consistency, and emotion. Here’s how to build safety culture at your plant.
Bootstrapping it as your company grows can allow you to maintain the culture and goals that are important to you and your business.
Your legal clients’ confidentiality is your responsibility. Don’t overlook these tactics to protect their privacy.
Food manufacturing emergencies can do a lot of damage to your bottom line. Here’s how to prepare for food manufacturers’ unique needs for emergency planning.
Businesses need to focus on having a strong front desk check-in experience. The podcast covers best practices for a front office.
You may need to rebrand your engineering firm in order to stand out in a competitive landscape. Here’s how to tell a compelling story about your firm.
School access control is an important part of a comprehensive security plan. Here’s how to establish secure entry points at your facility.
Being a front office receptionist entails a lot. On the podcast, we discuss receptionist roles, responsibilities, and what happens when the receptionist is overwhelmed.
Recruiting engineers who can deliver top-notch work is essential for your engineering and design firm. Offer these perks to attract the best candidates.
Originally founded in 2011 by famed entrepreneur and founder of FIJI Water, David H. Gilmour, Wakaya Perfection joined the booming direct sales industry in 2015 when Co-Founder Todd Smith took the helm and moved operations from South Florida to Central…
Law firm growth will only be successful if it is carefully planned ahead of time. Here are several tactics that will help grow your legal practice.
Businesses need to prioritize security and compliance; The Receptionist can support your efforts to remain secure and compliant within your industry.
The best industrial emergency planning requires a great planning team, careful consideration of the hazards facing your company, and thorough plans that are kept updated.
Physical security is as important as ever for software and technology companies. Protect your digital assets from on-site threats with these precautions.
Positive company culture is critical for your employees and customers. Learn about the values and culture of The Receptionist and dealing with PND Syndrome.
Virtual meeting tools are changing how we work together, and the legal field is no exception. Learn how these tools help lawyers save money and time.
It’s your job to keep factory visitors safe, and adding mandatory safety videos to the check-in process is one way to help.
Before you make a purchase, consider the jobs that you hire that product or service to do. We cover why jobs to be done matters for our company and yours.
Office moves can be stressful. The best results come with careful planning and buy-in from the whole staff.
Running a private health clinic can be complicated, but these software tools can make it easier.
Customer support is often a business’s focus, but good customer service isn’t enough. We introduce radical customer service and how to achieve it.
Any company that values its customers’ right to privacy should be paying attention to the GDPR and how it affects visitor check-in policies.
At what point do the costs of having insufficient office space begin to outweigh the costs of moving into a better one? Here are a few clues that your business is ready for an upgrade.
We’re talking about why to shift from old school to new school ways of running your front office, including using visitor management software.
Virtual receptionists have plenty of perks, but can they actually feel personal? Once you employ a few of these best practices, you may find that your visitor management software can be surprisingly friendly, personal, and welcoming.
The internet of things isn't just for manufacturing and building maintenance. It's showing up in white collar offices in these ways.
Is someone in your office unofficially in charge of making it a comfortable and pleasant place to work? It’s time to give them official recognition.
Before you launch visitor management software in your office, make sure you’re ready by taking these steps.
Today, it’s more important than ever to make a good impression on office visitors. Putting someone in charge of managing those impressions can have a big impact on your company’s bottom line.
Despite all the advantages of quick, convenient digital communication, in-person meetings can still give you the upper-hand in many business scenarios.
The receptionist role has changed a lot in the hundreds of years that people have filled it, but the role remains an important one in any organization.
Just as homes are becoming “smart homes,” factories have the potential to transform into “smart factories.” Here’s what you need to know.
New SaaS tools for businesses streamline hiring, onboarding, training, and other distracting processes for businesses.
Live chat features can be a cost-effective way to reach both existing and potential customers right when they want to connect with you.
Here are five great ideas for reception area styles, along with some suggestions on how to bring each one to life.
Put yourself in your employees’ shoes and develop a referral system that they’ll love to use, keeping the following three rules in mind.
Make an impression on office visitors with a can’t-miss, statement-making feature for visitors to see as soon as they walk into the reception area.
These well-designed, modern office tools can boost productivity for your whole team and make your office a more inviting place to work.
By incorporating millennials’ top priorities into your job roles, you can attract better candidates and improve the rest of your company in the process.
