In an omnichannel world, is the phone still relevant? Along with technology’s forward march, the way that we communicate over long distances also drastically changed. From traditional options like the phone (and the nearly obsolete snail mail), we now have social media, email, and instant messaging. Businesses, of course, have no choice but to keep […]
Asking the right questions yield the right answers. But how do call centers know which questions to ask customers? Here’s how they can hone this underrated skill. Knowing how to ask the right questions in a call center is a good communication skill to master, especially when conversing with customers and working on their concerns. […]
Customer service training and performance assessment are the two most important pillars of high-quality support. Many call centers spend a huge portion of their budget to improve their employees’ skills. They create and implement their own customer support training programs specially tailored to their agents’ needs. While these may be effective, they alone may not […]
In many ways, a customers’ first encounter with your brand can define your entire relationship with them. The very moment a customer first interacts with your brand, they will immediately assess your products, services, and performance. Everything you show them—from your behavior, attitude, and personality—can influence their decision to buy and stay loyal to your […]
Are your customer support strategies tied to effective principles? Too often, entrepreneurs get lost in the technical side of business that they forget some of the most basic and most important business principles that can help them become successful. This leads to poorly thought-out decisions and weakly conceptualized strategies that don’t work for their target […]
Businesses are operating in a highly dynamic marketplace, wherein customers’ preferences and behavior are continuously changing. This makes staying relevant a difficult challenge for many brands. Although it’s easier said than done, they key is to be flexible and adaptive. It starts with listening to your customers and placing them at the core of your […]
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 […]
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 […]
