When a customer’s experience doesn’t go well, many negative effects are set in motion, not the least of which is the possible loss of that customer and the money they might have spent with your company. Recently American Express surveyed consumers to get an idea of the impact customer service has on consumers. They found…
There are several tell-tale signs that you need a customer service improvement. Some companies notice it when their social media engagement is lacking. Others experience problems nurturing leads while others see glaring shortfalls in account-based marketing. These are all signs that you need to outsource your contact center for more consistent and improved customer engagement.…
Excellent communication is the core qualification for customer service agents. For most organizations that strive to personalize their interactions with customers, this means having representatives who are empathetic, good listeners, knowledgeable and kind. What may be a more surprising trait of every successful customer service agent is that they are happy in their job.…
The offshore vs. nearshore debate for outsourcing customer service is gaining traction thanks to the emergence of Belize as a nearshore powerhouse. While El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama have all grown as countries providing contact center services, only Belize has English as its official language. And not only do Belizeans speak English, but they also…
Designing a personalized, enjoyable customer experience has become a competitive differentiator for companies. SuperOffice, a CRM company, recently surveyed nearly 2,000 companies to ask them about their customer experience strategies and thoughts for the future. They found that businesses had three major priorities looking ahead to the next five years. Pricing and product were two…
The role of customer service representatives has changed. Leaving the vital task of communicating with customers in the hands of untrained personnel is a risky move and could lead to your loyal customers becoming dissatisfied with your brand. According to a survey by Vision Critic, 42% of consumers will leave a brand after two bad…
When customer expectations evolve, so too must the methods involved in providing exceptional customer service. And while providing good customer service has always been important, what defines that for customers has changed. Customers now want more than a simple interaction; they want to feel that they are known by the brands they choose and that…
If 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…
Consumers have high expectations today, probably more now than ever. They don’t want to feel like a number; they want personalized services, If they aren’t satisfied with their customer experience, they won’t hesitate to go to a competitor. But what is the path to excellent customer service? The brands that get it right have found…
At Protel BPO, we’re focused 100% on serving your customers. That’s why we have established what we like to call “brand camp,” which involves putting our agents through brand immersion. We know that today’s consumers are more focused than ever on personalized services and that the slightest poor customer service experience could lead to the…