We’ve looked at how to successfully scale your customer support team before. But before you can scale your team from one to five, or ten, or a whole busload, you need to start building it. What about your very first scaling operation, the one from zero to one? This article will explain how to recruit […]
More and more businesses and teams lean in favor of working across time zones, but engineering the success of remote teams is a balancing act. Managing a team working across time zones conjures up chilling imagines: missed meetings, botched communication, teammates in Asia staying up late to chat to a Californian having his morning coffee. […]
Whether you’re working sales or support, a great deal of your time is dedicated to after-call work. Aircall wants to help agents breeze through their after-call work by introducing a brand new feature : wrap-up time. When a call ends, agents need some time to perform the tasks relative to post call work. These include […]
When your operation is in its infancy, it’s easy to dispense personal, dedicated, effective customer support. However, as your business grows (and if you offer excellent customer service, chances are, it will), so will your support team. You’ll have to scale customer support, and this is where things get complicated. When your reach is limited, […]
For this article, we sat down with customer service expert Shep Hyken and discussed the growing prevalence of AI in customer service and its influence on the industry. Due to the expansion and popularisation of customer service AI, consumer expectations have shifted. Moreover, AI-assisted customer service is often coolly received by consumers and service workers […]
Consumers don’t purchase products primarily for their functions. In fact, function is simply a means to deliver what a customer really wants: benefit. A customer buys a product for the perceived benefit he will gain from it. This perceived benefit, in addition to his opinion of the product, are what create customer perceived value. Customer […]
A help desk is necessary to any company wishing to streamline their customer support processes. As a tool, it addresses all support and assistance needs and helps your support team handle customer requests.However, taking down every customer’s information in the midst of a call can be a hassle. That’s why Aircall integrates with help desk […]
We all face increasingly exacting demands in terms of customer support experience. So we think it’s important that every conversation your agents is smooth and seamless. Part of attaining that goal is making sure that your calls can reach the right person, at the right time. This is when our Warm Transfer feature comes in […]
This article is part two of a series on customer journey mapping. The first article looked at the usefulness of the process for your business. This second one explains how to plot a successful customer journey map and how to use it to your business’ and your customers’ advantage. 1. Know where to start Your […]
This article is part one of a two-part series on customer journey mapping. This first article will highlight the necessity of the practice. Customer journey mapping is a tool to holistically improve your customer experience and your bottom line. The companion article will detail ways to develop a practical and efficient customer journey map. What […]
On average it’s cheaper and easier to retain existing customers than to acquire new ones. An increasing number of top executives are refocusing their efforts on toward customer retention. Let’s break down customer churn as well as what to do about it. What is Customer Churn? Customer churn refers to the rate at which customers […]
Regardless of your industry, your customers are your business’ first priority. Aside from bringing in revenue, your customers also give your organization its direction. Through feedback, suggestions, and their behavior, customers give you cues on how you can satisfy their needs. Therefore, it’s fundamental that your customers know that you understand and value them. To […]
There are various call center routing strategies, some of more benefit than others, depending on company specifics. While the advantages of each strategy vary depending on a company’s needs, two fundamental goals remain the same across the board: call center efficiency and increased customer satisfaction. Call Center Customer Satisfaction Call center efficiency and customer satisfaction […]
One of the most important yet overlooked aspects of a call center agent’s duties is after call work. After call work is a common pain point for call centers, and can negatively affect agent efficiency, customer satisfaction, and call center overall level of service if neglected. This article will explore ways that to expedite and […]
This article is part two of a series on the importance of a solid customer engagement strategy for your business’ growth and bottom line. Head here to read part one and learn about the implications of customer engagement. This article aims to provide actionable tips to implement a successful customer engagement strategy. Why you need […]
Businesses, especially of the B2B kind, are always looking for new and genuine ways to connect with their customers. The measure of customer engagement gauges the financial repercussions of customers’ relationship with the businesses they patron. This article will define the concept of customer engagement, and explore its implications for your business’ profitability and bottom line. […]
Many of us spend a great deal of our day simultaneously looking at how to be productive while falling prey to unproductive habits. No one has more power to sabotage us than ourselves. That last sentence seems pretty discouraging, but the upside is that we can flip it on its head with enough dedication. Shedding […]
Sales calls are a necessity for every business. Yet, over the past 20 years the sales process has evolved a great deal and sales people were forced to adapt. Every type of organization has suffered the impact from SMBs to large companies or sales consultants. How sales has changed in the past years For one, […]
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