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A History of Customer Support Technology

TeamSupport

Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. 1960s-1970s: Emergence of Call Centers The concept of providing on-demand customer support began with call centers in the 1960s. Fun fact: TeamSupport was founded in 2008!

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Amazing Business Radio: Nate Spears

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Shep and Nate also discuss how to continue to create personal interactions in this digital age and the future of customer support. In this episode of Amazing Business Radio, you will learn many ways to provide an exceptional customer service experience – and who doesn’t want that?! What is ClearSource?

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Part 1: Helping Companies Build Stronger Customer Relationships

TeamSupport

They sat down with TeamSupport co-founder and COO Eric Harrington to talk about customer support in the time of COVID and building strong customer relationships. CIO Review: In your interactions with customers, what sense do you get of the challenges they face now in the CRM space and how is TeamSupport?

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17 Must-Read Books for Support Managers

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Being a support manager is a demanding job that requires constant learning. These 17 books contain critical lessons that every support manager will benefit from. Every customer support manager has a busy life. You’ve become the bad person in this scene. A book about customer success and customer support 9.

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5 Ways to Improve Customer Service for Your Lending Business

CSM Magazine

The landscape of customer care has changed in the past years. According to a Gladly report , 61% of clients want personalized services more than fast ones. In the lending business, your customer service must focus on the person wishing to borrow money from you. Your customer service agents should be available 24/7.

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CCaaS Trends: The Evolution of Cloud Contact Centres

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Advanced Self-Service Tools According to studies, consumers are increasingly becoming self-reliant, preferring to use self-service channels such as live chat (42%) and chatbots (86%) rather than contacting customer support. Additionally, utilizing voice-enabled support enhances the human experience by providing a personal touch.

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Great Ideas in Customer Service

Helpware

Not only will this give prospective customers confidence in your company, but it will also reaffirm the belief that you have in your customer service team. So go public with your customer support team. Be there for Your Customers at a Moment’s Notice. Send Personalized Thank You Notes.