“The customer is always right” said retail mogul Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909. I don’t necessarily agree with this, but I do believe in the importance of good customer service, and with this comes good customer engagement. “Engagement” is bit of a new buzzword, and it seems to beat terms like customer service and customer […]
Acquiring sophisticated call center technologies may be costly at first, but by streamlining your internal processes, they can help you reduce your operation costs in the long run. When running a contact center, it’s essential to consider your budget. You should be able to make the most out of every cent you spend for customer […]
A call center is typically made up of professionals coming from different cultures or backgrounds. Each employee is likely to have differing workplace habits and values, all of which can result in conflicts. It’s important to resolve any form of disagreement between and among employees before it escalates into a full-blown chaos. An unhealthy workplace […]
If you’re running a business, one of your main goals may be to expand to new markets outside your domestic borders. But some mistakes can lead you to failure. In the process of expanding, it’s possible for business owners to make some mistakes. Even the most seasoned entrepreneurs are prone to overlooking these lapses, especially […]
There are 7.5 billion people in the world, but only 3.7 billion are connected to the Internet, which translates to a 49.6% global penetration rate. This figure is quite disappointing, especially when we consider that the infrastructure for Internet access is widely available across the globe. China, for instance, has the biggest number of online […]
In this age, digital transformation is no longer a topic of debate. It’s an imperative for both B2C and B2B companies that aim to become more agile, competitive, and fast-growing. The problem with digitization, however, is that businesses often see it as technology update rather than a business model overhaul. This leads them to thin […]
Let’s admit it: telemarketing can be a tad bit annoying, especially for skeptic modern consumers. These days, customers make use of all the information available to them before making a purchase. They’d research a product online, browse reviews from other customers, and ask their peers to come up with the best choice. This, for the […]
While doing your own research is a great idea, unknowingly believing some customer service myths may throw you off. Customer service has the power to make or break the success of an organization. Unfortunately, there are several customer service myths that can hinder its effectiveness. Today, we will debunk five common customer service misconceptions that […]
Mapping the customer’s journey is important, but did you know that agent journey mapping is also a thing? Discover why it matters here. Delivering exceptional customer experiences requires a deep understanding of the customer journey. However, it is equally important to consider the journey of the agents who provide that service. This is where agent […]