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The Most Important Customer Service Skills Your Employees Need to Have

The DiJulius Group

Today’s illiterate are those who are unable to make connections with others This blog will answer the following four questions: What are soft skills, and should we call them? Which service aptitude skills are most important for customer-facing employees to deliver an expectational customer experience? Which of the nine service aptitude skills can improve.

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The Power of a Proactive Customer Service Strategy

Customer Think

I originally wrote today’s post for Sprinklr. It appeared on their site on March 21, 2024. Customers’ expectations have evolved over time, so much so that they want brands to know them better than they know themselves, including anticipating and addressing their needs and issues even before they arise. Seems crazy, right?! It’s not.

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A guide to procuring trustworthy AI solutions

CX Network

Discover the five considerations CX professionals must focus on to effectively navigate the complexities of AI procurement and ensure AI is trustworthy

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The Essential Customer-Centric Mission Statement for Achieving Success

Customer Think

A customer-centric mission statement is a fundamental component for driving success in any organisation wanting to grow more profitably. It provides a clear direction and purpose, uniting the company towards shared objectives and fostering a sense of belonging.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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7 Proven Customer-Centric Strategies Smart CEOs Use to Drive Growth

C3Centricity

Have you made changes to drive your business growth using customer-centric strategies that are based on current trends? Don’t know which ones are most relevant? Then read on for a description of each and ideas on actions you can take to reap significant benefits in your growth and profitability. Introduction The landscape of customer-centricity continues to evolve rapidly as we move into the second half of 2024.

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Who Writes Better for Humans? AI or Humans?

Customer Think

I love Seth Godin. I admire and respect him. I read his blog every day. And, by the way, he is just as nice in person as he is on screen. And his advice is usually 100% on point.

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10 Essential Steps to Build a Strong Brand Identity for your Startup

Customer Think

In a marketplace crowded with competitors, creating a strong brand identity is essential for your startup’s success. However, building a brand identity isn’t just about having a catchy name or an attractive logo—it’s about crafting a cohesive, strategic identity that resonates with your audience and distinguishes your startup from the rest.

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Boost Your Customer Support Efficiency with AI

Help Scout

Learn how to improve your customer support efficiency and elevate customer experience with the help of AI.

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Why iPads Make The Best POS Systems

Customer Think

Having a customer-friendly Point of Sale (POS) system for your business is crucial. However you handle your transaction, every part of the process that involves the customer needs to be easy for them, smooth, and fast. Unfortunately, traditional POS systems leave much to be desired in terms of usability for both customers and employees.

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Balancing Traditional Sales Skills with Rapid Tech Evolution

SugarCRM

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get swept up in the latest technology, especially in sales. However, while tech is undeniably transforming how we do business, traditional sales skills remain the cornerstone of success. The ability to engage meaningfully with customers, respond promptly, and navigate complex decision-making processes is as vital today as ever.

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Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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Your CX Might Be Driving Away Big Spenders. Here’s What to Do About It.

Customer Think

Improving the ecommerce customer experience has been a critical goal since 2020, when companies pivoted to digital channels and started investing heavily in technologies to make online shopping easier. In 2023, close to three quarters of companies increased their CX spending, but U.S.

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Why are CX practitioners unhappy with their VoC platform?

eglobalis

What do you want from your VoC platform? I am often asked ‘what is the best Voice of the Customer (VoC) platform?’ or ‘do you recommend platform X?’. My answer is always the same – it depends on your needs. I am keen that CX Practitioners see themselves as customers when buying and using a VoC platform. Most of all I would like you to understand your needs and engage with the right vendors.

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