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From the Switchboard to Social Media: A Brief History of Customer Service

Sales and Marketing Management

From a business standpoint, it’s imperative to provide customer service across a multiplicity of channels, too. It wasn’t all that long ago when “contacting customer service” simply meant visiting a store or office and talking to the owner or manager. What’s Next for Customer Service? You’ve Got Mail!

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How Tech Can Improve Your B2B Customer Service

Pipeliner

Technology has revolutionized customer service. Businesses can use many technologies to engage with customers and fulfill their requests. New technologies are emerging that will transform the way companies deliver customer service in the years to come. Why You Need Tech for B2B Customer Service.

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Why Social Media is so Important to Online Retail Businesses

Pipeliner

It is completely normal for someone to look to the internet for solutions to anything from taxis, entertainment, grocery shopping, and retail purchases. Retail ecommerce sales exceeded $4 trillion worldwide in 2020 with a total sales growth of nearly 50%. Millennials make up the biggest user group on Facebook at 26.3%

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What you Need to Know to Start an Online Retail Business

Hubspot Sales

You’ve always dreamed of owning your own retail business — but the thought of paying for a storefront, employees' wages, and all of the other costs associated with a physical space is downright terrifying. Now more than ever, online retail is a valid option for any aspiring entrepreneur to sell their wares. Online Retail Businesses.

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Always Remember Customer Service Is SALES!

Increase Sales

How many times do those in B2B or even B2C industries fail to understand customer service is sales. A new report just released by Astound Commerce through secret shoppers recognized seven retailers who excel in customer service through: Must have website. Overall customer service. Visibility.

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How Do You Develop Customer Loyalty?

Increase Sales

Also, management needs to determine what a loyal customer is worth over the average customer lifetime. For example, a satisfied customer visits a local retailer four times a year and spends an average of $50. This customer is worth $200. TAKE ACTION to make every customer experience is the best.

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EXPLORING MULTI CHANNEL CUSTOMER SUPPORT SOFTWARE

Apptivo

What is customer service software? Customer service software Vs Customer relationship management 3. Touchpoints & Modes of customer service 4. Important components of customer service software 5. The top 5 must-have customer support tools that boost your business 6.