Global Response

APRIL 27, 2023

You’re outsourcing already to an onshore partner but need to scale faster (or more affordably). Your call center needs are very seasonal, but you need to maintain quality even as you scale up and down throughout the year. If so, nearshoring might be a good option for your team. Proximity and Time Zone Compatibility.

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Global Response

APRIL 27, 2023

Do you really need to keep business onshore or just wondering if domestic outsourcing is the best solution for your company? Is paying a premium for domestic onshoring worth it, or should you outsource to a lower-priced team offshore? Reduced language and cultural barriers. That’s not the case, and it would be a mistake to think so.

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Outsource Consultants

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN, February 28, 2023 – Outsource Consultants is excited to announce that we are a 2023 Inc. magazine today revealed that Outsource Consultants is ranked on its third annual Inc. Magazine’s Regionals Midwest list even more special,” says Outsource Consultants President Corey Kotlarz. Regionals Midwest honoree.

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Global Response

JULY 23, 2023

In this article: six key reasons to avoid hiring a call center—and what you might do to overcome these challenges. The Dreaded Language Barrier The Problem: This is one of the biggest obstacles and common complaints of working with a call center, especially if you work with an offshore partner.

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Global Response

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Although call centers provide essential support and benefit to your business—including increased customer service availability, improved productivity and efficiency, stronger service levels and more—if a legal dispute or non-compliance issue is uncovered, your call center can end up costing you more than you imagined.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The same is true for first call resolution and average handle times. Data from ICMI also reveals that 76% of call center professionals believe bilingual support improves the customer experience, brand loyalty, and customer satisfaction. It’s our thing. So, of course, we’re biased.

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Global Response

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In-house call centers seem like the easiest and most efficient option—but are they cost-effective? According to a Deloitte survey, 70% of companies said “cost reduction is a primary objective” for outsourcing. After all, the old adage, “You get what you pay for,” holds true in outsourcing as well.

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CustomerServ

DECEMBER 16, 2022

If 2020 and 2021 were years of change, transformation, and tumult in the business process outsourcing (BPO) world, how do we describe 2022 ? Outsourcing costs have been steadily rising in the U.S., BPOs to offer lower pricing for work-at-home vs. in-center because that delta closed rapidly during and post-pandemic. Here we go….

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 18, 2022

As we enter a new year, Outsource Consultants Founder & President Corey Kotlarz shares his thoughts on the state of the call center industry. Looking back on 2021, what surprised you the most about the state of the call center outsourcing industry?

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 24, 2022

Little did we know that the issues the outsourcing powerhouse was currently facing were about to be dwarfed by considerably larger obstacles. Let’s take a look at how the potential threats we covered in 2019 have played out, and how the Philippine call center industry has faced the additional difficulties initiated by the pandemic.

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Global Response

JUNE 13, 2023

Considering outsourcing your call center to Mexico ? So is a Mexico call center the best solution? Here’s five reasons why you might want to outsource your call center to Mexico (and, at the end—how to know Mexico is the right call center location for you). The result?

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Global Response

JANUARY 22, 2024

Maisel expertly working the switchboard in the 1960s or Bob Wiley in What About Bob trying to pull a fast one on Betty, the call center representative, in the 1990s, we can picture the early days of the call center. But as technology advanced, so did the call center. Ready to perfect your CX?

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Outsource Consultants

JUNE 8, 2023

Saint Louis Park, MN, June 8, 2023 – Todd Tierney, a veteran of the call center and customer service industry, has joined Outsource Consultants as an Executive BPO Matchmaker. Throughout his impressive career spanning two and a half decades, Tierney has been a prominent figure in the call center industry.

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Outsource Consultants

AUGUST 31, 2023

Saint Louis Park, MN, August 31, 2023 – For the fourth year in a row, Outsource Consultants is proud to announce that we are a Minneapolis/St. Outsource Consultants, a BPO advisory firm, has been named to the Minneapolis/St. I am deeply grateful for our amazing clients and powerhouse team of outsourcing experts.”

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Outsource Consultants

JUNE 8, 2023

Saint Louis Park, MN, June 8, 2023 – Chris Schoonmaker has joined Outsource Consultants as an Executive BPO Matchmaker. Bringing over 15 years of expertise to the sales division at Outsource Consultants, Schoonmaker is set to play a vital role in driving the continuous development of client engagement and fostering business growth.

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Global Response

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Can help desk outsourcing really make a difference on customer satisfaction? An outsourced help desk allows you to provide always-on, effective support to your customers, while freeing up time for your in-house team to focus on your bigger strategies and goals. Understanding Help Desk Outsourcing What exactly is help desk outsourcing?

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Outsource Consultants

JUNE 8, 2023

Saint Louis Park, MN, June 8, 2023 – Bob Guarnieri, a veteran of the call center and customer service industry, has joined Outsource Consultants as an Executive BPO Matchmaker. He has established himself as a trusted advisor within the call center industry and is looking forward to applying his experience to his new role. “I

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Outsource Consultants

MAY 19, 2021

Is your call center scrambling to staff and find qualified agents? There are numerous reasons why US call centers and businesses in general are struggling to fill their open jobs, such as: COVID health concerns and/or pending vaccinations. Nearshore and Offshore Call Centers are Fully Staffed.

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Smartshoring: onshore, offshore, nearshore, and more. It’s certainly key for your business, but does it matter for your call center? There are a number of various location-based models for call centers, and which is right for you depends on a number of factors. Onshore call centers pros.

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Outsource Consultants

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Saint Louis Park, MN, October 29, 2021 – Outsource Consultants is excited to announce that we are a Minneapolis/St. Outsource Consultants, a BPO advisory firm, has been named to the Minneapolis/St. This year, Outsource Consultants came in at number 14 after remarkable growth of 123%. About Outsource Consultants.

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 15, 2022

Saint Louis Park, MN, March 15, 2022 – Outsource Consultants is excited to announce that we are a 2022 Inc. magazine today revealed that Outsource Consultants is No. About Outsource Consultants. We simplify the outsource call center search process for our clients, and we’ll do it at NO COST! More about Inc.

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Outsource Consultants

JUNE 28, 2021

The Q4 call center staffing crunch is real. Contact center business leaders that outsource services to BPO providers often struggle to field enough qualified agents ahead of the end-of-year push. In short, call center staffing is becoming a game of musical chairs between you and your competitors.

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Outsource Consultants

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While these features certainly attract tourists, the Caribbean holds a plethora of undiscovered possibilities in the world of business process outsourcing. Located just below Florida, these islands provide a unique chance for US companies to visit their Caribbean outsourcing partners in person, building stronger ties.

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Outsource Consultants

OCTOBER 23, 2020

?Saint Louis Park, MN, October 23, 2020 – Outsource Consultants is excited to announce that we are a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal has named Outsource Consultants, a leader in outsource call center selection, to its 2020 Fast 50 list. Outsource Consultants is number 12 on the list.

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Outsource Consultants

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, businesses face many challenges that can disrupt call center operations and make it difficult to run smoothly. To mitigate these risks, proactive organizations are adopting a smart solution called geo-redundancy. They base this decision on their skills and cultural background.

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CustomerServ

APRIL 29, 2019

We have discussed the prevailing perceptions of global outsourcing in previous articles. The topic always spurs a lot of conversation; however, there is still a common mislabeling of where outsourcing occurs and what it actually is. For example, not all outsourcing is offshore.

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Global Response

JANUARY 9, 2023

68% of US-based businesses outsource some of their business processes—including, commonly, customer service. But is outsourcing your customer service a smart business move? However, outsourcing any business process must always be undertaken carefully to avoid potential pitfalls. What Is Customer Service Outsourcing?

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Global Response

MAY 22, 2023

If you currently use inbound or outbound call center services and are looking for ways to: expand your services improve service levels increase efficiency develop more flexible and scalable models support business growth …then a blended call center might be a better fit for your business.

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Real Blue Sky

MARCH 6, 2023

There are many reasons to consider whether to outsource your contact center. Before the internet, customer service was typically limited to a brick-and-mortar storefront, letter-writing, or a phone call to customer service. Thankfully, this perspective on the contact center has shifted significantly.

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Outsource Consultants

MARCH 8, 2022

No industry is safe from rising labor costs, especially the contact center industry where a majority of employees are the heavily affected low-wage earners. Aside from just wage inflation, recruiting cost increases and benefits additions have put a major strain on the margins of domestic contact centers. What Can You Do To Prepare?

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Vcaretec

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Hiring a professional Call Center Outsourcing Company is a trend that is quickly gaining on; it is commonly accepted in the business world that outsourcing makes businesses healthier. Flexible call center services may be obtained through outsourcing.

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Outsource Consultants

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As we close out a year filled with disruption, uncertainty, dark clouds, and silver linings, Outsource Consultants President and Founder Corey Kotlarz reflects on 2020’s challenges and successes, and his thoughts as we usher in a new year. What surprised you the most about how the call center industry responded to uncertainty in 2020?

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

How To Hire a Call Center. Is your in-house team struggling to keep up with customer service calls and inquiries? If so, it might be time to outsource customer service to a dedicated call center. Hiring an outsourced call center can be a major lifesaver—or a major headache, if done poorly.

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Outsource Consultants

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Saint Louis Park, MN, October 28, 2022 – Outsource Consultants is excited to announce that we are a Minneapolis/St. Outsource Consultants, a BPO advisory firm, has been named to the Minneapolis/St. 2022 has been a year of economic uncertainty around the world, thus leveraging outsourcing more important than ever. About Fast 50.

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Outsource Consultants

APRIL 8, 2019

For call centers that deal with a high volume of calls, sharp spikes in traffic, or a large customer base, this often means outsourcing to different geographic locations to safeguard day-to-day operations. Benefits of Geo-redundancy with Nearshore Call Centers.

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Blueship Call Center

DECEMBER 12, 2023

During its early stages, business process outsourcing (BPO) has become a well-recognised method utilised by organisations across several industrial sectors. A professional call center outsourcing vendor primarily responsible for helping businesses achieve increased productivity, cost savings, and operational simplification.

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Outsource Consultants

OCTOBER 25, 2023

South Africa has long been a popular outsourcing destination for European companies due to its proximity, cost-effectiveness, and skilled workforce. However, US companies over the last few years are seeing the strong potential of outsourcing to South Africa.

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