Feedback is one of the most important parts of a successful customer relationship. Knowing what people think about your business can inform you about your strengths, where to improve, and if there is any miscommunication between your business and your… Read More
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Reducing Hold Times in Your Call Center
One of the most talked-about subjects in the customer service industry is whether or not you should put customers on hold. As a rule of thumb, it’s generally best to avoid doing so. But under some circumstances—especially when your call… Read More
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5 Qualities Every Call Center Agent Needs
Call centers can elevate your reputation with customers, ensure everyone receives the assistance they need, and market your brand. However, they can’t accomplish any of that without the right call center agent on the other end of the line. A… Read More
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Tips for Hiring an Answering Service
If you Google search “answering services,” you will likely find more results than you expected. While it’s great having so many options, knowing which is right for you might be overwhelming. There are plenty of reasons to choose one over… Read More
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How to Pick the Right Inbound Call Center for Your Business
Your phones are ringing constantly, and your employees are struggling to keep up. Wait times are going up, while customer satisfaction is declining. It’s time to get some help. But which inbound call center company do you choose? You want… Read More
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Can Your Business Benefit from an Answering Service?
Although they often get ignored, live telephone answering services are essential to the business and customer service industries. Their services lead to improved customer experiences and higher productivity for workers. Small businesses, specifically, tend to overlook the benefits hiring an… Read More
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How to Handle Angry Callers
When you take many customer calls, chances are that every experience won’t be as pleasant. In cases when you come across a disgruntled or angry customer on the phone, it can be much more difficult to know how to handle… Read More
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What’s the Difference Between an Inbound Call Center and an Answering Service?
Many people get confused about the differences associated with a call center compared to an answering service. It’s important to understand that call center services and answering services really are not the same thing. As a result, here is a… Read More
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How to Improve Call Center Productivity
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about how to measure call center productivity. The truth is, it’s hard to define productivity with a single number. There are many factors to consider, but one thing’s for sure: A call center’s productivity… Read More
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Essential Skills for Call Center Agents
Call centers are essential to the customer service process, and call center agents are on the front lines. Working as a call center agent requires many valuable skills to achieve the best results. Understanding the qualities that an effective customer… Read More