Keeping your support team in-house seems to make sense, because who would know better about your company’s products and services than the people under your roof? Unfortunately, as you know, your customer support staff is usually brought in specifically for that job and may have no other experience with your company, and therefore no deep…
All 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…
Excellence in customer service requires an investment, but the returns can be huge. The potential to unlock financial benefits lies in the effectiveness of communication between the brand and the customer, which is why it’s crucial to partner with the right contact center. Meet Expectations It’s never okay to treat a customer like a number,…
Trends 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…
Finding the right outsourced customer support is possible, but some important considerations need to be addressed before you can identify what’s going to be a good fit for your organization. There are many options out there today for getting help with providing a more well-rounded customer experience, but some key things you should consider while…
You’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…
Labor shortages have hit just about every industry. Among the more persistent problems this causes is that customers feel their needs aren’t being met by the brands they spend their hard-earned money with. Fortunately, there’s a customer service solution available. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the retail trade industry is experiencing a “quit…
Are you looking for a way to stand out in the crowd? Give consumers what they want, which is more personalized interactions. Consumers today are weary of feeling like a number and are willing to drop brands that don’t prove to them that they are of value. By personalizing your outreach efforts, you will make…
With so many artificial intelligence-generated customer service tools available today, companies small and large are taking advantage of technological improvement so they can better connect with customers on their terms. But failing to offer the human-based element will alienate a large portion of your audience that requires more than what a chatbot can offer. It’s…
Business 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…