When you run a nonprofit, the quality of customer service your supporters get from your call center and personal representatives is just as important as it would be if you were a business. In fact, it may be even more important. To members of the public looking to become volunteers, supporters, and donors, how they feel [...]
These days, most consumers consult the Internet before making a purchase decision. This includes checking reviews of a local callcenter, or going online for more info about a product, so it’s important to have an established social presence. Online marketing is an affordable way to get the word out about your small business and attract new [...]
One of the questions we are asked the most is, "How do I know when I need to use call center outsourcing?" If you're wondering whether or not your business could benefit from using an outsourced call center, consider the following points: Take an honest look at your customer service skills – Most small business owners [...]
The best way to improve your business's customer service is to understand what your customers go through when they interact with your company. If you never experience your business's customer service from inside the call center, you are missing valuable insight into how well the business meets its customers needs, how easy it is for them [...]
It’s not a secret that many companies outsource their call centers to foreign countries. We’ve all had to deal with a customer service representative who struggled with their English pronunciation so much they were unintelligible, reading from a script that he or she clearly didn’t understand. But, if you believe that the majority of call centers [...]
Creative agencies such as advertising companies often spend so much time on their work that they neglect to put enough care and attention into their customer service. How a creative agency interacts with its customers has a big impact on the relationship between them, and can make or break a sale or a contract renegotiation. If [...]
The core principle of customer service has remained the same over the years: Address the customers’ concerns, and be supportive and friendly. However, in today’s technology-driven society, much has changed in regards to call handling, self-service options, and customer feedback. Most call centers have automated answering systems which prompt customers for various responses to ensure they [...]
Today’s consumers might seem more vocal than they were in the past, when it comes to customer service and overall shopping experiences. In the past, consumers would share positive and negative experiences by word of mouth with their friends, family, and co-workers. While some still do this, nowadays more people express themselves through social media sites, [...]
Answering services can be an invaluable tool for businesses in a wide range of industries, from healthcare to manufacturing. These “virtual receptionists” are an excellent option for businesses that don’t need or cannot afford to hire additional part or full-time staff to handle the broad range of functions a live answering service can provide. These services [...]
Non-profits don't operate so differently from for-profit organizations when you get to the nitty-gritty of the matter. Non-profits have to generate an inflow of money, get their message out, manage their resources, and maintain a solid public image. If you approach running a non-profit like a business, your cause will see tremendous success. 1. Invest in [...]