This article was originally published on August 25, 2016, and has since been updated. You’ve been on your phone for what feels like hours, but it’s actually just been five minutes. Finally, a robotic voice greets you. After choosing from a list of options, you manage to troubleshoot your concerns with the help of that […]
When was the last time you asked yourself if your business had a good SMS strategy? In today’s digitally connected world, more and more people keep their mobile phones within close range. As a result, SMS (short message service) text messages have become a common way to communicate using mobile devices. The SMS function is […]
In the past year, most people were forced to put off travel season because of COVID-19. Would-be travelers dashed their hopes of visiting family, escaping to the beach, or going on an adventure to scratch off their bucket list due to border closures and city or country-wide shutdowns. Things were even more dismal for the […]
The pressure is on for businesses of every size to stay competitive, build resiliency, and provide a good customer experience. Small businesses face even greater challenges than large corporations as they have fewer resources—specifically, shortages of talent in digital skills, resistance to change, and insufficient budgets. The failure to overcome digital transformation challenges will have […]
Using a predictive dialer or an auto dialer in place of manually dialing calls is like the difference between walking to work or taking a high-speed commuter train. You get to your destination a whole lot faster. There’s no time wasted looking up phone numbers or punching them in. Sales and support agents don’t have […]
In the current market environment, customers have a lot of clout. They don’t just want a good experience, they expect it. To that end, it’s crucial for companies to provide the best possible experience across the entire customer journey. In today’s environment, this is now only possible by using the right digital tools. A good […]
Cloud phone systems utilize VoIP (voice over internet protocol) technology to transmit calls over the internet. That sounds simple enough, and it all happens within seconds. These split second interactions are what actually determine your phone call quality. While it’s all pretty quick and straightforward on the front end, things are far from simple on […]
CRMs have become a staple of small businesses. A computer telephony integration (CTI) offers your company more functions and capabilities than a simple, on-site customer relationship management system (CRM). Any organization that experiences a high volume of incoming phone calls or whose sales and support teams make lots of outbound calls will improve efficiency dramatically […]
When a customer calls in, gets routed directly to a skilled representative, and receives help immediately—it’s a great day. Call routing eliminates your customers’ pain points of waiting on hold for long periods and being transferred multiple times. Customers can take care of their business quickly and get on with the rest of their day. […]
With so much evolution in the marketplace, small businesses need the ability to be flexible and agile. That’s challenging to do when you have limitations because of a legacy landline phone system. Given today’s business climate, it’s fair to ask whether a modern phone system that works with business phone apps is a better choice. […]
The right data at the right time makes a world of difference for your sales and support agents — that is, when they can find it easily. But when a customer’s email address is recorded in one program and their phone number in another, it’s not an efficient way to serve customers. Data is the […]
Nothing frustrates customers more than being passed around from one sales or support agent to the next having to repeat their concern over and over again. With the benefit of skill-based routing, you can leave that issue in the past. There are a variety of ways to set up a phone system to route customer […]
Customer experience plays a major role in the success of your business. To deliver a good customer experience, your sales and support agents must continually build relationships with every customer interaction they have. It feels good to have an interesting, enjoyable conversation with another person. In business, it’s a great way to get better acquainted […]
SaaS software, also known as cloud-based software, has now gone mainstream, making it easy for teams to leverage all the software programs they need to work collaboratively, wherever they are. The acceleration of digital transformation means it’s possible for different business tools to work together seamlessly better than ever before, giving you a fully-contained digital […]
Customers normally have higher expectations when contacting a brand today than they did a decade ago. How can you keep raising the standard of your customer experience in line with these heightened expectations? By knowing who your customers are, what they want, and how to give it to them. Customers will always pay attention to […]
SMS business text messaging was a little slower to catch on than texting for personal use. Fortunately for businesses, technology has advanced to a degree that SMS text messaging for business is now a valuable tool. In fact, various departments within your business have opportunities to leverage text messaging to streamline their operations and make […]
Teamwork is the best way to increase your call center team’s productivity levels. But if you’re not sure how to go about fostering better teamwork in your contact center, then these productivity tips will help take your agents’ performance to the next level. One of the first questions you should ask yourself is: Is the […]
The phone system for modern business
