Beat the High Street: 4 Tips to Keep Your Store Afloat

High street shops

It’s no secret; the high-street is struggling. In fact, that’s putting it mildly. Every week we seem to hear countless stories of businesses either struggling to stay afloat or worse still, closing their doors. If you currently operate on the high-street, there’s no doubt that it’s an incredibly difficult time. Sometimes, there is little you … Read more

Dealing With Emotional Injuries Caused by Customer Anger

Stressed customer service employee

When you work in a customer facing job, dealing with irate customers is, unluckily, just part of the job. But what do you do when customers cross the line from standard grumpiness to downright bullying? If you have spent a lot of time dealing with excessively angry and rude customers, it can cause emotional damage … Read more

Should We Relegate Customer Service to Bots?

Customer using chatbot AI

AI is a huge trend today – and everyone wants a piece of this pie. It is used in digital marketing, data analysis, and of course customer service. One can hardly deny the extreme usefulness of this technology in answering customers’ queries because it allows a much faster response time. There are basically no limits on … Read more

5 Ways to Improve Customer Service for Your Lending Business

Customer service people

Banks, credit unions, and direct lenders work in a very competitive market. They also deal with one of the most sensitive and vital aspects of peoples’ lives: money. Or the lack thereof. In this context, customer service is crucial to attract and retain clients and do good business. Improving customer service for lending businesses is … Read more

Managing Technology Within a Study Environment

Using a laptop to study

With the advancement in technology, there are many changes in the way people operate. For instance, it is possible to hold a board meeting when those involved are in different locations. Moreover, employees can now work from remote locations. That improves business productivity. Education is not left behind either. The days when physical books were … Read more

Keeping an Eye on Your Company’s Security

Cyber security software

As businesses begin to transfer most of their daily activities onto online networks, the risk of security breaches is skyrocketing. Most company networks have access to a sturdy security system that helps protect from external attacks and infiltration. However, most security systems are helpless against an attack conducted from within the company. Many information leaks … Read more

How to Write a Cover Letter for a Customer Service Job

Writing a CV

It is not a secret that finding a position in the competitive job market today is hard work. Of course, there are experienced professionals who are lucky enough that companies are headhunting them, and not vice versa. These people do not need a writing guide on how to write cover letters. But if you are … Read more

5 Tips for Writing Satisfying Customer Service Responses

Call Center Operator talking to customer

There is a saying that gives an advantage to the customer in every case: ‘’the customer is always right’’. Everyone who has worked with customers knows that this can’t be further from the truth. At times, handling difficult customers is almost impossible. In those cases, you have to cut the cords and very often, defend … Read more

Challenges That Manufacturers Face and How Small Industrial Robots Can Be of Help

Industrial cobots

Implementing industrial robots within a manufacturing setting can be an arduous task. There are various logistical and financial factors to consider before you can leverage a robot to automate your operations. Small industrial robots are designed to execute a vast range of tasks. Still, manufacturers face nearly the same challenges when it comes to their … Read more

Christmas Parties for Employees: What Not to Do

Christmas office party

Well, it’s that time of year again. Even if you are not the most social person in your office, this tends to be the time where most of the company get together and hopefully, have a good time. Of course, definitions of good times vary between individuals. Suffice to say, it’s the extreme definitions that … Read more

5 Golden Rules of Customer Service for a Flooring Business

Wooden floor

Successful companies always keep their customers happy. They adopt strict codes of customer ethics and enforce it in all areas of their business. The outcome is that customers reward them with their increased loyalty and devotion to the firm. As a result, companies are able to maintain market leadership position that helps them survive and … Read more

What Customers Care About the Most in Car Insurance

Automotive customer experience

The needs of car insurance customers have never been so complicated. They need good coverage at fair prices and easy ways to filing claims with minimal amount of paperwork and back-and-forths. An increasing number of insurers are offering additional services such as roadside assistance to differentiate themselves. The industry, while more incumbent heavy, is also … Read more

How Can Green Businesses Improve Customer Experience?

Green customer service team

Recent studies show that more than 80% of global customers feel that businesses should adopt sustainable practices and that 37% of them cite environmental impact as the main factor they consider before making a purchase. With environmental concerns at an all-time high and a worrying succession of natural disasters showing that climate change is indeed … Read more

The Impact of Brexit on International Customer Service

Brexit and freeports

Using the power of the internet and low-cost communications, doing business all over the world has never been easier than it is today. And with English being the unofficial “international business language”, the United Kingdom is uniquely placed to take advantage of the growth in global trade. Language isn’t the only thing the Brits have … Read more

Why Customer Service Matters in Belgium

Business meeting in Belgium

Is 2020 the year you plan to open up your own business in Belgium? If so, there is no doubt that you have plenty on your plate in terms of preparing for this next big step. Clearly, you want your business to get a positive and robust start so that it can succeed, not just … Read more

What Really Matters in Real Estate Customer Service

Property managers

Real estate may be most famous for being all about location, but the reality is that you can’t overlook the importance of customer service. Real estate investors tend to focus on the bottom line but ignoring customer service will literally cost them. Let’s discuss what really matters in real estate customer service. Furthermore, we’ll provide … Read more