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Mark Menhennet

Mark Menhennet, co-founder of Answer4u has over 25 years’ experience in the Client Contact Centre industry and provides an energetic hands-on approach that his team can always rely on. Always available for advice when needed, Mark’s inspiring principles to provide the very best in Customer Service have formed the basis of Answer4u’s business ethos for over 15 years.

Has the UK Budget of 2024 Reshaped the Future of Small Businesses?

The Labour Government's first Budget has introduced a range of measures with profound implications for small businesses across the UK. Changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs), the National[...]

Latest Outsourcing Trends: What UK Businesses Need to Know

What are the Latest Trends in Outsourcing? As we navigate through 2024, outsourcing continues to evolve, shaping the way businesses operate and compete. Here's a comprehensive look at the latest[...]

Using a Call Handling Service in Your Disaster Recovery Plans

Trust is undeniably one of the most important aspects of any business. Without client trust, your sales and bottom line will suffer.One of the best ways to develop trust and customer loyalty is by[...]

Customer Service: Pros and Cons of Outsourcing or Delivering In-house

When many companies set up or review their customer service operations they look inwards, assessing cost of service delivery, call volumes, call-to-sale conversion rates and so on – but the most[...]

Supporting Lockdown Critical Services With 24/7 Call Answering Services

It's been a strange week for the team here at Answer4u. Most days we deal with a variety of industry calls, with no clear common denominator, but since the Coronavirus outbreak and subsequent[...]

Why Public Perception Makes CSR Essential for All Businesses

Most definitions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) centre around the concept of a self-regulatory business framework, outlining how businesses are socially accountable — to themselves, their[...]

Overcoming the Challenges of Mobile Workforce Support

Mark Menhennet, Managing Director of telephone answering solutions provider Answer4u, explains how effective external management of call-outs can put you ahead of the competition while addressing[...]

10 Commercial Property and Office Space Ideas for Startup Business

So how do you go about finding the right space for your growing business? Here are a few office space ideas and pointers on the things you need to take into account. Taking your first step into[...]

Business Growth May Sound Simple – But It Means a Step Change

Growth in business can either revolve around increasing the amount of whatever you’re already doing, or it can be focused on adding new elements to your portfolio. However, whichever way you choose[...]

Buying a Business Property – Is It Right for You?

You’ve taken the plunge and launched your own business. You’ve got the IT and infrastructure all set up, you’re taking people on and building up your reputation and the contracts are flying[...]