A happy customer is a long-term customer, but it doesn’t happen automatically; it takes personalized customer service to establish a great relationship between a brand and a customer. When you partner with a nearshore contact center, you get the kind of assistance that you need to turn one-time purchasers into loyal customers. “But aren’t you…
DetailsTrends come and go, but one thing that will never change is the importance of the relationship you have with your customers. Lately, the focus has been on the customer experience, which includes a variety of factors that impact your customers’ feelings about your brand. According to a report from Gartner, more than 80% of…
DetailsAre you having staffing issues? Employers in just about every industry are having problems finding workers. If that is the case for you, your customer service needs can be met through a nearshore contact center. Many people are attracted to cost savings associated with nearshore services, but the value runs much deeper than dollars alone.…
DetailsPerception in business is key. If a consumer’s perception of your brand is positive, they’re probably a loyal customer and they’ll keep coming back for business. They may even talk up your brand to other people, which can snowball into more business. Offer the right customer experience and you can gain the same advantages. In…
DetailsImagine you’re trying to juggle a dozen customer queries at once. Your customer support team is overwhelmed, and your office phone lines are buzzing non-stop. Amidst all this, you just realized that your current call center outsourcing solution is more of a headache than a help. If this sounds familiar, it might be time to…
DetailsTurnover for customer service agents for many businesses has been challenging lately, which is only compounded by the difficulty of finding the right talent. There are also frustrations involved with training and onboarding new employees, only to lose them shortly after they’re done with their training. It seems like a no-win situation, but when you…
DetailsYou likely are aware that the majority of consumers who have a bad customer experience will move on to another brand. Going one step further, some of these people are eager to let others know about the negative experience they had through highly public platforms like social media. To ensure this doesn’t happen again, companies…
DetailsThere has never been a more opportune time to focus on how your organization provides customer service. Consumer needs have evolved and if you’re not meeting expectations on their terms, you may lose customers. A recent report titled “State of Service 2022” lays out some interesting information about what customers expect from customer service professionals,…
DetailsMost people have a bad customer service story. Maybe it was an unbearably long hold time followed by a brief interaction with an agent who couldn’t resolve the problem. Perhaps it came at a time when you were stressed out and the agent trying to help you showed no recognition of the emotions you were…
DetailsLocally owned and operated, Protel BPO is a Belize-based company that specializes in customer service. With a leadership team that brings more than 50 years of experience to a hands-on environment that includes highly-educated customer service professionals, our contact center is poised to continue to grow and build on its reputation as a top-rated customer…
DetailsThe demand for quality customer care is growing, which is why so many companies in a vast array of industries have chosen to outsource their customer service. At Protel BPO, the evidence is clear – our clients are strengthening their customer relationships by partnering with us. We believe every client’s experience should be a great…
DetailsIf there is one overarching complicating factor in the customer experience, it’s the lack of qualified customer service representatives available to assist consumers of all types. And it’s no wonder: the attrition rate for in-house contact centers is 35 to 40%. If you factor in the first 90 days of employment, the attrition rate increases…
DetailsOperational excellence is not something that is accomplished and then checked off a list, never to be considered again; it’s an ongoing task that a company must intentionally pursue. At Protel BPO, a priority is placed on operational excellence, which is part of the reason so many of our clients stay loyal to us and…
DetailsThere is a lot of information consumers can access online to get what they need to make informed buying decisions. They also have many communication options, such as chat or email to remedy an issue they’re having with a current product or service. But there is nothing like interpersonal communication in developing more well-rounded relationships…
DetailsAt Protel BPO, we deliver on all of our promises. As a contact center with staffing flexibility and where customer service excellence is our expertise, we bring value in more ways than just cost savings. We’re forging tighter bonds between companies and customers, which creates long-term loyalty that improves the bottom line. Advantages of partnering…
DetailsMaking the choice to outsource your contact center needs is a big step, and there are many variables to think about. What do you look for in a partner that can take care of your customers’ needs? At Protel BPO, we know from experience what it takes to become a true partner that brings value…
DetailsAll the hard work you put into the products and services your company offers can be futile if you’re falling short on a crucial aspect of doing business today – the customer experience. Consumers demand quality products and services, but they will not spend money with you if they feel undervalued. There are three main…
DetailsOne of the top ways consumers learn about the products and services they purchase is through online reviews. Does your business have a disproportionate number of bad reviews related to customer service? If so, it is time to do something proactive about it. Outsourcing your customer service needs can be a valuable part of improving…
DetailsCustomer service is an important topic, especially in light of the relatively recent changes in customer expectations. Today’s consumers demand personalized customer services and will seek them out elsewhere if a company is unable to provide them. Consumers have developed a sense of entitlement, and perhaps rightly so. They know their dollars are important and…
DetailsIf you’ve witnessed long-term customers suddenly disappear, it’s highly possible that your customer experience strategies need a fresh look. From extensive hold times to unfriendly or unknowledgeable customer service representatives, there are a variety of areas where you could be creating a negative experience for the customer. Partnering with the right contact center can be…
DetailsThere are many reasons to partner with a nearshore contact center; namely, your ability to improve customer relationships, but there is another component linked to social responsibility. While you have a responsibility to your employees to remain profitable, you can also help out communities that truly value your business, and you can have a positive…
DetailsBusiness leaders don’t rise to high positions by making irrational decisions – they take measured steps that are planned and well-considered that yield positive outcomes. Outsourcing plays a big part in those successes, and it can be used to gain access to everything from IT solutions to customer service support. At Protel BPO, we know…
Details“Loyalty” and “customer retention” are often found in the same sentence. Why? Because without having loyalty to a brand, consumers simply don’t stick around for more than one purchase. Does a one-time purchase mean the product was bad? Maybe. But more often than not, it was the customer experience that lacked. Quality customer care means…
DetailsIt’s time to rethink your approach to customer service. Recent marketing surveys have revealed a sea of change in consumers, the bulk of whom say a single bad experience with a brand will send them packing. That’s why outsourcing your customer service to a trusted contact center makes so much sense right now. The pandemic…
DetailsIt’s always been difficult to seek out new customers and convince them to become loyal to your brand, which is why companies do their best to keep their current customers. And they have good reason: Studies show that 93% of customers are more likely to make multiple purchases with companies who provide excellent customer service.…
DetailsPrice is still important to consumers, but it’s not the only thing they consider before making a purchase. What drives brand loyalty today is largely related to customer service. When you outsource to a trusted contact center, you can improve your relationships with customers and get ahead of the competition. According to the report “The…
DetailsQuality customer service has always been important for your company, but it is increasingly critical to the success of your business. Without a focus on delivering personalized customer service in today’s business climate, you’re going to fall short of meeting consumer expectations. Consumers haven’t become fickle; they just won’t remain loyal to brands that don’t…
DetailsWhen customer service representatives leave their posts in droves, companies lose money and customers get less-than-optimal service. Unfortunately, the customer service industry is notorious for its turnover rate. Nailing down the reasons for such high employee attrition is difficult, as every company’s experience can differ, but one of the common themes is that employees are…
DetailsYou’ve made the decision to outsource your customer service needs. What’s the next step? Do you look for a partner or a vendor? Do they need to be domestic, nearshore or offshore? Does it matter how much the customer service provider can scale to your needs? There are plenty of inquiries to make as you…
DetailsWhen peak season arrives, it seems that, no matter how prepared you are, something comes up to remind you that you didn’t plan for everything. Customer service departments often struggle the most during busy times, scrambling to hire qualified individuals and get them trained in time to field an influx of calls. Unfortunately, this task…
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