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Evolution of the support rep: from outsourced to in-office

Kayako

A great indicator of this is in 2008 odesk.com had 2,500 job postings 2,500 for “virtual assistant”, and by 2012 that number had risen to 25,000. Today Upwork.com shows 53,000+ for virtual customer service work alone. For instance, if their only metric is service level agreements, the quality won’t be in line with an inhouse team.

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Expansion Selling Strategies: Tips for SaaS Companies

CSM Practice

Since most SaaS companies started after the 2008 financial crisis, this is the first test of the sustainability of the model during the crisis. SaaS businesses that thrive during this period not only retain their customers but also sell more of their services to them. The Shift to Remote Work. Why Expansion Selling Matters Now.

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Expansion Selling Strategies: Tips for SaaS Companies

CSM Practice

Since most SaaS companies started after the 2008 financial crisis, this is the first test of the sustainability of the model during the crisis. SaaS businesses that thrive during this period not only retain their customers but also sell more of their services to them. The Shift to Remote Work. Why Expansion Selling Matters Now.

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