Our South Dakota answering service handles every call for your business 24/7, 365 days a year, so you never miss an important call.

If you run a business or manage an office in South Dakota, you know that ensuring customer service is a top priority, but can be challenging to do. When you partner with Responsive Answering Service, our virtual receptionists stand by to take care of your callers, and ensure a positive experience with every interaction. By allowing our qualified answering agents to handle your inbound calls, whether after hours of 24/7, you free up valuable time and resources for your team to focus on other important tasks.

South Dakota Answering Services Top Features

Our comprehensive South Dakota answering services include:

24/7 Live Answering Service, including after-hours, weekends, nights, and holiday coverage

Virtual Receptionist

Call Screening

Appointment Scheduling

Dispatching Services

Message Taking and Delivery

Bilingual English and Spanish Answering Service

Holiday Answering Service

Business Answering Service for Every Industry In South Dakota

Whatever your industry – from medical to legal, from plumbing to property management, our specialized South Dakota answering service agents understand and cater to the specific requirements of your industry. Responsive Answering Service is here to support businesses in all of South Dakota’s key industries, including:

South Dakota Answering Service Pricing

Let’s review the cost of an answering service in South Dakota, which depends on the volume of calls handled, and additional features you may need:

  • Per Call: You are charged a set rate for each call answered by the service.
  • Per Minute: Pricing is based on the duration of each call. Longer calls result in higher costs.
  • Flat Rate: You pay a fixed monthly fee for a set number of calls or minutes.

Some additional fee considerations to know when pricing out South Dakota answering services:

  • After-Hours Support: Your businesses may need phone answering services outside of regular business hours, which may mean additional fees, depending on the answering service you choose.
  • Call Volume: High call volumes can also lead to increased costs if the service charges per call and/or per minute.

At Responsive, our comprehensive plans start at just $29 per month. 

Missing a call means losing potential business and customer trust. With Responsive, you can be confident every important call is answered.

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Medical Answering Service for South Dakota and Beyond

South Dakota’s healthcare industry is thriving, with strong partnerships between local providers, universities, and lawmakers driving improvements in care and workforce development.

Our medical answering service representatives are trained to handle sensitive medical issues and customer information according to HIPAA standards as well as special instructors provided by each of our South Dakota healthcare clients. Our medical answering service operators answer live telephone calls for South Dakota’s  doctors, surgeons, psychologists, counselors, dentists, crisis support services, cancer centers, small medical centers, and more.

The Best 24/7 Answering Service for South Dakota

South Dakota, known for its business-friendly environment, shines in sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, and tourism. The state leads the nation in ethanol production and is a major player in livestock and crop farming, producing corn, soybeans, wheat, and cattle. Its financial services sector is a powerhouse, managing hundreds of billions in assets and making South Dakota a global leader in trust management. Plus, tourism thrives with iconic attractions like Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, and the lively Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drawing visitors from all over.

 

Beyond traditional industries, South Dakota is embracing innovation with growing bioscience, precision agriculture, and cybersecurity sectors. South Dakota has the 6th highest concentration of graduates in bio-related programs per capita. The Governors Cyber Academy at Dakota State University (DSU) expands access to cyber education and career pathways to students throughout the state of South Dakota and beyond.

A professional answering service is a big help for South Dakota businesses because it makes sure no call gets missed, so you don’t lose out on potential customers or important opportunities. It’s especially great for small businesses, letting them offer friendly, reliable customer service without the cost of hiring extra full-time staff.

Does Your South Dakota Business Need An Answering Service?

Most people are familiar with after-hours support, but the benefits of a South Dakota-based answering service extend far beyond just evenings and weekends. From cost efficiency to flexibility and bilingual support, partnering with us brings numerous advantages.

The benefits of a live answering service include:

  • 24/7 Availability: For many South Dakota businesses, calls can come in at any hour, day or night. Whether it’s a patient calling with an urgent concern, or a tenant dealing with a heating emergency on a frigid South Dakota night, our answering service provides 24/7 phone coverage and availability.
  • Scalability: South Dakota’s growing economy can mean that call volume can fluctuate. At Responsive, we provide cutting-edge technology and expert virtual receptionists ready to scale up as needed.
  • Affordability: Partnering with a South Dakota answering service can help reduce overhead expenses. With plans starting at just $29/month, we offer transparent affordable answering service pricing for businesses of all sizes.
  • Customer Service: When calls go unanswered or customers face long wait times, it can lead to negative reviews on social media or lost business forever. That’s why our answering service focuses on handling every call quickly and politely, reducing wait times and making sure your customers always walk away with a positive experience.
  • Warm and Welcoming Voices: Our virtual receptionists don’t just answer calls-they bring a genuine sense of friendliness and hospitality to every conversation.

When you partner with Responsive, you can expect:

  • Local South Dakota Knowledge: Responsive stands out from other South Dakota answering services with our deep understanding of The Mount Rushmore State and local etiquette.
  • Bilingual Answering Agents: With our 24/7 bilingual answering service, your callers can interact with your business in English or Spanish, whichever they feel most comfortable with.
  • Customized Answering Scripts: Customize your call screening, appointment scheduling, and more to suit your unique style.
  • Advanced Telephone Technology: With an average wait time of just 20 seconds, your calls are quickly directed to a skilled agent, ensuring prompt and knowledgeable assistance. South Dakota values technology, as does Responsive: we’ve invested in cutting-edge telephone technology to manage nationwide call volumes and route calls efficiently. 

We also provide appointment scheduling, message taking and delivery, and call screening services.

Answering Calls In The 605

Our virtual receptionists provide answering service for businesses based in all South Dakota cities, including:

Sioux Falls

Rapid City

Aberdeen

From plumbers in Aberdeen to realtors in Brookings, South Dakota businesses benefit from answering services that ensure no call is missed, helping them capture leads and provide excellent customer care even when they’re busy or out in the field.

Responsive: Answering Phones In South Dakota 24/7

Responsive Answering is a privately owned nationwide telephone answering and call center service with an stellar reputation in South Dakota.

At Responsive, answering calls isn’t just something we do-it’s what drives us. We bring professionalism, local insight, and a warm, approachable style to every conversation, making sure your business is represented with care. Whether your customers are nearby or across the country, you can rely on Responsive to deliver the attentive support they deserve every time they call.

Our call answering statistics include:

  • 24/7 availability (including weekends and holidays),
  • Trained professionals who specialize in our clients’ range of business categories,
  • Versatility to customize our accounts,
  • Our average pickup is on the second ring,
  • Our average queue time is 20 seconds,
  • Our average talk time is around one minute,
  • We effectively manage and route thousands of calls a day.
  • We take pride in offering one of the most enjoyable work environments. Our operators are the most important asset!

Contact us today to learn more about Responsive Answering Service, or to request a quote.

Responsive Answering: The Key to Answering Your Calls

Don’t get locked out of new opportunities. With Responsive Answering, you can transform your customer service experience and unlock new opportunities for growth. By partnering with us, you’ll not only enhance your reputation for reliability and professionalism but also ensure that every call is an opportunity to build trust and drive more business. Contact us today to request a quote or get started! 

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