A List of Call Center Terminology Every Agent Should Know

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There is a set of specific key phrases and terminology every call center agent should know that is universal and used throughout the industry. FCR (First Call Resolution): The goal or objective of every agent should be to attempt to resolve a customer’s issues on the first call. Blended Agent: This is a person who … Read more

5 Strategies to Enhance First Call Resolution

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Improving first call resolution is one of the most common goals of contact center managers and phone answering service owners. After all, from the customer’s perspective, receiving the correct information the first time they call in for help is the definition of satisfactory service. Many call centers struggle with balancing FCR against other metrics like … Read more

How an Answering Service Can Benefit You During Hurricane Season

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Disaster preparedness is often an area companies don’t spend a lot of time on. Business continuity, rebuilding, safety, community, and protecting products are keys to surviving a major weather event. Planning ahead for the worst is important for both you and your patrons. Being prepared will not only protect your business but give you a … Read more

Five Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Call Center Service

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From generating new leads and sales to making yourself easily accessible to your customers, most small business owners can find they are stretched too thin to properly manage every aspect of their operations. Rather than missing out on sales or worrying that your customers’ problems are unresolved, you can rest easier when you get help … Read more

Finding the Secret to Great Customer Service

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It is no secret that providing great customer service helps distinguish businesses from the competitors in their respective markets and industries. In fact, it can be the deciding factor when a potential customer is “on-the-fence” about making a purchase when all other things are equal in regards to the quality and pricing of products and … Read more

The Importance of Quality Customer Care

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One way small and medium businesses set themselves apart from larger and corporate competitors is by providing their customers with quality customer care. Most people are not simply looking for the lowest prices but, also, which businesses provide the best customer service and care both during and after the sale. They do not mind paying … Read more

How to Handle Emergency and High Volume Calls

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Managing your customers’ expectations can be challenging during situations where there are emergencies and high call volumes. With emergencies, unless you have an after-hours answering service, you may not even be alerted to a problem until the next day when you start listening to voice mails or checking emails. With outsourced emergency call handling, you … Read more

How Can an Answering Service Help Your Small Business?

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To help you determine how an answering service can help your small business, first consider the following questions: Do you find yourself traveling from one customer site to another, not able to take calls? When you use a phone service, all of the calls you cannot take while driving and traveling are picked up by … Read more

What Type of Customer Service Do You Provide: Reactive or Proactive?

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No matter what type of industry or market your business is in, or whether you sell products or services, the distinguishing feature that sets businesses apart is the type of customer service experiences you provide current and new customers. Most businesses have followed a reactive customer service approach for years, while others have started to … Read more