Portland Answering Service

AnswerForce: Answering Portland's calls.

AnswerForce helps your Portland business grow with 24/7 live answering. We give you a live inbound call center, virtual receptionist service, live web chat service, and lead capture. AnswerForce even integrates with your CRM to fit into your existing workflow.

When it comes to small business, Portland is a trend-setter. Home to the world's largest independent bookstore and a population with a hunger for anything artisanal Portland is an entrepreneur's dream. In fact, Entrepreneur magazine named it as one of the best cities in the United States for start-ups. AnswerForce is here to ensure you make the most of that opportunity.

Features

See what you can save with AnswerForce

Professional staff
without the overhead.
You could spend $34,783 a year on one receptionist, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Or you can get an entire team of virtual receptionists available 24/7. No sick days. No holidays. At a fraction of the cost.
$3,800
Ditch the office...
and the lease.
The average cost of a 500 square-foot Portland office is $778 a month. What are you really paying for? A virtual office has all the perks without the costs.
1,974 sq. ft costs
$3,071 avg.
Save around the clock.
Even if you could justify the cost of a modest office staffed with professional employees, the benefits stop at closing time. AnswerForce keeps working after hours. We never flip the "closed" sign.
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$3,800
1,974 sq. ft costs
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Our services

With AnswerForce at your side, the sky's the limit

Live Web Chat
Make it easy for your customers to get the information they need to buy your products and services. With live web chat, the answers are at their fingertips.
Bilingual Staff
Our bilingual virtual receptionists are as fluent in Spanish as they are in customer service skills.
CRM Integration
AnswerForce integrates seamlessly with your favorite CRM. No manual input required.
Appointment Setting
With our free, Cloud-based appointment-setting software, you and your clients are always up-to-date.
Lead Capture
We capture and qualify your leads so you can focus on the best prospects. Increase your efficiency and grow your business with our lead capture tools.
Order Taking & Ecommerce
Give your customers a boutique experience with personal assistance. AnswerForce can take orders, answer questions, or just lend a helping hand.

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Resources

Portland Business Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration-Portland District
Keep up-to-date on small business events, apply for loans and grants, and find local assistance at the U.S. Small Business Administration-Portland District.
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Portland Incubator Experiment
Have an interesting idea? You may want to check out the Portland Incubator Experiment, a small business incubator for creative entrepreneurs who like to collaborate.
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SCORE
Find helpful workshops and get valuable small business counseling at SCORE.
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Starve Ups
Accelerate your startup, form connections, and get funding through Starve Ups.
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Sustainability at Work
Interested in working responsibly and sustainably? Sustainability at Work has all the info for green business.
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Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Find a mentor, attend business-oriented events, get in contact with investors, and become part of a community at Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.
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