Do you often feel that your contact center is overwhelmed with ringing phones, frustrated customers, and agent turnover? Juggling with hundreds of agents, fluctuating contact center metrics, outdated tools, and forecasts can leave the most seasoned managers feeling worrisome. This article is your guide to some practical contact center management strategies that are simple to […]
Today, the marketplace is fiercely competitive and customer experience is everything. Statistics reveal that 65% of customers have switched brands after a single negative phone experience. For small businesses, this could mean lost leads, frustrated customers, tarnished reputation, and ultimately, loss in revenue. But there’s a solution – a virtual phone system for small businesses. […]
VoIP technology has revolutionized the way we communicate. However, like every other technology, VoIP comes with its challenges. Choppy calls, dropped connections and one-sided conversations are common issues with VoIP. According to a survey, 51% of respondents stated that audio issues are the biggest problem during virtual meetings. These glitches can not only disrupt workflows […]
What is an outbound call? Well, we’ve all been there – phone rings, an over-friendly voice on the other end pushing a new service you don’t need. That’s an outbound call in action and no wonder, you hang up immediately in frustration. But here’s the thing: outbound calls can be incredibly valuable for businesses when […]
Imagine you have had a smooth-running contact center for so long. But in the past few months, something’s been up. You’ve noticed a dip in both agent productivity and customer satisfaction and the trend isn’t looking good. There are longer hold times and frustrated agents. Digging deeper, you found that repetitive queries are bogging down […]
While profit is essential, what is the deeper purpose that drives business? It’s surely creating a loyal base of happy and satisfied customers. There are many tools and techniques that can help improve customer service. Call queuing technology is a popular option for businesses looking to streamline their callers’ phone interaction experience. While 60% of […]
Did you know that “78% of corporate companies use video calling software for team meetings?” Zoom, a frontrunner in the realm of corporate communication, recorded an astonishing 300+ million meeting participants per day in 2020 (source: Business of Apps), showcasing the immense reliance on and adoption of such platforms for seamless collaboration. These statistics reveal […]
Imagine this: A potential customer is scrolling through your business website, ready to avail services, but there’s no phone number listed. A nagging thought directly creeps into the customer’s mind: is this business legitimate? That’s the moment when you realize the importance of having a dedicated or separate business phone line. Statistics reveal that most […]
Ever heard the phrase ‘first impression matters’? Well, when it comes to business, that initial phone call sets the tone. According to recent studies, businesses lose an estimated $62 billion annually due to poor customer service. But what if there’s a tool that can free up your staff for more strategic tasks, handle routine calls […]
Remote and hybrid work has become the new working norm and businesses are embracing flexible work arrangements by finding new ways to stay connected. Cloud tools like Microsoft Teams, which has 320 million users, are already a preferred choice for online meetings and chats, it’s now become a game-changer for phone calls too. Operator Connect […]
