Listen in on a couple of your support agents commiserating over coffee and you might hear phrases like “irritating,” “infuriating,” or “impossible to work with.” If they’re referring to a difficult customer, that’s nothing to be too concerned about. Everyone deserves a chance to vent after a stressful stretch on the phone. But if they’re […]
Corporate finance teams tend to view customer support as a cost saver at best and a cost center at worst. But if they look beyond those bottom-line concerns, they’ll also see a strong link to top-line growth. These customer support statistics tell that revenue-related story. Poor Customer Support Stalls Growth Nothing scares away future revenue […]
Despite the growing prevalence of alternative channels such as live chat or social media, the phone channel remains a staple. When customers need support, they want it to be easy, quick, and efficient regardless of the channel. Support teams must offer a seamless experience across channels and meet customers exactly where they are. Customers themselves […]
Prologue It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, and it was 2:24 PM when the two customer support calls were placed. They made their way through office phone systems, through two headsets and fell on two sets of ears. Two agents picked up, gave their names, and listened to two […]
Mention, a media monitoring software company, has been using Aircall’s VoIP phone system for more than three years. Founded in 2012, Mention rapidly acquired over 650,000 customers. The platform helps companies track their web and social media presence and draw analytical insights. Thanks to Mention, marketing leaders can evaluate their brand’s reputation and influence alongside […]
What gives your company its competitive advantage? Inside most organizations, the assumed answer still falls into one of these four categories: Superior products Cheaper prices Smarter promotions Better placements But as marketers debate which of The 4 Ps will deliver their big break, the marketplace is pointing toward an inconvenient truth: Sooner or later, every […]
Today’s marketplace doesn’t tolerate poor customer support. Bad news travels fast in the digital age, and your customers likely have more alternatives and fewer switching costs to consider than ever before. For this reason, strong customer support has emerged as a greater differentiator than price for businesses looking to stand out in the eyes of […]
Contrary to what your sales team might be chanting as they uncork that bottle of champagne, a customer’s loyalty isn’t won when they sign up for your service. Relationships can quickly sour if customers fail to see value in your solution, find it too difficult to use, or simply lose interest. In era when one […]
Since 2004, iotum has been building and acquiring a versatile suite of communication tools fit for businesses of all sizes. Its flagship product, FreeConference.com, offers video conferencing, international dialing, call recording, and screen sharing features. In order to better serve its diverse clientele, iotum uses Aircall’s cloud-based phone software because of its simplicity, flexibility, and […]
It’s summertime, and the living is easy. Unfortunately, the peril lies in taking it a little too easy. The summer months mean a change of rhythm for many businesses: some see their activity increase, but most notice a summer business slump. In fact, a Captivate study finds that overall productivity dips by 20% during the […]
We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Kustomer, whose intelligent support CRM now integrates flawlessly with Aircall’s phone system. Kustomer aims to transform the way businesses serve their customers by providing a CRM which streamlines support operations and increases support teams’ productivity. Their software centralizes customer interactions over multiple channels, and empowers support representatives to […]
Nowadays, an ever-growing list of companies and professionals opt to work remotely. The number of remote workers has been steadily rising since the 90’s. This increase is easily explained: a majority of telecommuters report heightened productivity and reduced stress, and their employers notice a lower employee turnover and savings in operating costs. You may be […]
Here at Aircall, our mission is to add value to your voice channel by connecting our phone system to your essential business tools. As the world’s most-used CRM software, Salesforce has always been a key part of that plan. And with the debut of our new Aircall-Salesforce integration, it’s never been easier to spark smarter […]
Sales is an incontrovertibly competitive field. So naturally, the competitive people who make up that field are always looking to improve their performance, from first contact to close. This article will detail how the combination of empowered salespeople and effective processes (such as click-to-dial) can light a fire under a sales department’s productivity. Boosting sales […]
As a field and as a department, customer support is no longer relegated to the kids’ table. Customers are afforded more options than ever, and as a result, their expectations in terms of service and support are soaring. In order to satisfy them, your business requires a crack support team. Here are five customer support […]
With the emergence of the subscription economy and in particular in the SaaS industry, we have come to distinguish 2 main business activities that contribute to the growth of a company: Hunting and Farming. The purpose of Hunting is to go out in the world, identify potential customers and close deals – this is the […]
A traditional phone installation can be rather fragmented: SIP phones for hardware, disparate software for contacts, call logs, support tickets, task assignment, etc. A collaborative phone solution is a phone setup which unifies communication (both internal and external) across your whole team and your various business tools. How does a collaborative phone solution work? Computer […]
Aircall is excited to announce our partnership with WeWork on the launch of their new WeWork Service Store, a brand-new integrated hub for business services that gives members the freedom to do what they love without the hassles of traditional business management. Aircall’s partnership with WeWork fits in perfectly as the platform has teamed up […]
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