TeamSupport

APRIL 12, 2021

Self-service is still good customer service. Offering an option for customers to help themselves can give your customer support reps more time to focus on improving the big-picture aspects of your service strategy. When self-service is a better alternative to submitting a ticket.

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Self service Customer Support Interactive Voice Response B2B 58

TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

And it's how we began our story of two B2B customer support departments. His customer support team is starting to doubt their ability to support those that need it. We’re trying to provide good service, what can we do better?” “I We continue the story in Chapter 2. Should we have seen it coming?”

B2B 98

B2B Customer Support Finance Sales 98

TeamSupport

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Most businesses maintain some sort of customer self-service tools, whether it’s a chatbot or guide bot framework or a collection of knowledge base articles. Chances are your business maintains some sort of a self-service option, but does your business do a good job of promoting that to your customers?

Self service 98

Self service Chatbots Engineering Customer Support 98

TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

While 90% of business-to-business (B2B) leaders recognize the importance of customer support, fewer than 25% of companies excel at helping their customers. It’s a concerning statistic as B2B markets thrive off long-term relationships with their clients. Providing Personalized Support.

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B2B Customer Support voip Wait times 80

TeamSupport

MARCH 18, 2024

In today's fast-paced world, customers require quick solutions to their problems. This is where self-service support comes in handy, allowing customers to find answers independently, thus saving time for both the customer and the support team. Let's just get right into it!

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Self service Chatbots Best practices Customer Support 40

TeamSupport

MAY 21, 2020

We’re looking at different B2B customer support channels from two distinctly opposite perspectives: cost center (support is a necessary evil of business) and profit center (support can hold its own in the revenue generation conversation). Self-service. Visual Support.

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B2B Customer Support Self service Morale 59

TeamSupport

AUGUST 5, 2020

In Part 1 of this blog series we started exploring tools that can help your B2B customers solve issues on their own and ways to help them feel more comfortable doing so. Now in Part 2 of this series, we’ll explore one way that customers can speed up the time to ticket resolution with live chat. Let’s Chat! To Bot or Not to Bot?

B2B 89

B2B Customer Support B2C Personalization 89

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction. Regardless of the type of business you’re in (B2B, B2C, B2B2C), everyone is a consumer. Our customer service research revealed that 87% of Baby Boomers, who make up over 21% of the U.S.

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Customer Experience Customer Service B2C Self service 336

TeamSupport

DECEMBER 6, 2019

As we look forward into the next decade, let's first reflect back to the previous one and the impact it had on customer support. It also launched "big data" into the mainstream, and support teams had more information about their customers than ever before. But who is the customer?

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B2B Customer Support Self service Big data 80

TeamSupport

AUGUST 3, 2020

How many times have we heard that when calling a customer support line? And it’s worse if you are a B2B customer because your issue could be mission-critical and if you’re waiting for a response for your issue to get resolved, so are your B2B clients. Others are embracing these options. On the contrary!

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B2B Customer Support Abandon rate Self service 64

Global Response

JANUARY 9, 2023

Although customer service is often focused on in B2C companies, it’s just as important—if not more so—in B2B companies. In fact, up to 80% of B2B purchase decisions are impacted by a buyer’s experience with the B2B customer service, so it’s an essential quality of your brand or company to consider.

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B2B B2C Customer Service Self service 62

TeamSupport

MAY 19, 2020

The first type thinks B2B customer support is a cost center, or a necessary expense for running a business. After all, having a support team is required for your product, and it’s just something you need to have. The second type thinks B2B customer support is a profit center. I’ll be here all week!

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B2B Customer Support Upselling Wait times 64

TeamSupport

APRIL 15, 2021

It also stated that about 75 percent of companies believe that they are customer-centric, but only 30 percent of customers think that it’s true. Although this temporarily relieves angry customers, it does not really impress them. There is so much more than just coupons and discounts to fully satisfy a customer’s needs.

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Omni-channel support Customer Support Technology B2B 106

TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Here are a few things to know about customer support in the UK and how it’s different from other countries…. Brits are generally more skeptical in support conversations – When it comes to having a positive perspective on support issues, Brits generally don’t lead the way.

B2B 56

B2B Customer Support Self service Technology 56

Totango

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Customer Enablement Essentials: What B2B and SaaS Brands Need to Know. Customer enablement empowers customers by giving them the resources they need to use your product successfully. Here we’ll walk you through the essentials you need to know to harness customer enablement to increase B2B and SaaS sales.

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B2B SaaS Education Brand ambassadors 82

TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

We began this blog series with Part 1 on how to use reports from your B2B customer support software solution to interpret key data and implement strategies as a result. In Part 2 we explored how to use reporting to determine how happy your customers are and what to do if they’re not. Industry trends versus company trends.

B2B 59

B2B Customer Support Metrics Self service 59

TeamSupport

MARCH 11, 2024

Is your team ready for the future of customer support? We've compiled some of the latest trends and advancements that will shape the landscape of customer service. The Future is Now First things first - let's talk about how customer support has evolved. Self-Service: Customers are becoming more independent.

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Customer Support Self service Customer centricity Analytics 52

TeamSupport

MARCH 11, 2024

Is your team ready for the future of customer support? We've compiled some of the latest trends and advancements that will shape the landscape of customer service. The Future is Now First things first - let's talk about how customer support has evolved. Self-Service: Customers are becoming more independent.

Customer Support 52

Customer Support Self service Customer centricity Analytics 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When a customer is upset and calls customer support, the problem happens long before the customer decides to contact the customer. My Comment: Self-service is great until it doesn’t work. My Comment : When the economy is down, customers want more value for their dollar.

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Customer Service Self service Surveys Contact Center 163

ShepHyken

MARCH 12, 2021

The impact extends from B2C (business-to-customer) markets to B2B (business-to-business) sales as well. Before we process to discuss the realignment, let us first understand what buyer strategy is all about, specifically with respect to B2B customers. Budgets have run tight, making buyers selective about what they pick.

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B2B Journey mapping B2C Telecommunications 362

TeamSupport

JUNE 3, 2020

Companies want you to switch, but when it comes to B2B (business-to-business) customer support software, how do you know when it’s a good idea? To get started, here is a list of questions to ask yourself so you can better understand if you need to make a change with your support software.

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B2B Customer Support B2C Self service 64

inSided

OCTOBER 2, 2019

If that doesn't make you realise you need to up the ante when it comes to your self-service offering I don't know what will! So we're clear: The need to facilitate effective customer self-service, in B2C and B2B organisations, is a non-negotiable. Let us help you.

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Self service B2B SaaS Gamification 67

TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

There are A LOT of features available for companies to choose from when deciding what’s important in their Business to Business (B2B) customer support software solution. These agreements should be both trackable and enforcable in a customer support system. Customer hub technology – Do you have a Wiki?

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B2B Customer Support Self service B2C 53

TeamSupport

AUGUST 17, 2020

There are two types of viewpoints when it comes to B2B (business-to-business) customer support. The first approaches B2B customer support as a cost center, or a necessary expense for running a business. After all, having a support team is required for your product, and it’s just something you need to have.

B2B 59

B2B Self service Upselling Customer Support 59

TeamSupport

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the realm of customer support software solutions, TeamSupport stands out for its comprehensive approach to managing the entire post-sale customer experience. This platform is designed with customer-centric organizations in mind, aiming to help them cultivate strong relationships with their customers.

Customer Support 52

Customer Support Customer centricity First call resolution outsourcing 52

JivoChat

JULY 14, 2021

If your customers are always calling, you need to work on your level of self-customer service. 77% of people view organizations more positively if the company offers self-service options for customers. What Is Self-Customer Service? Why Is Self-Customer Service Important?

Self service 52

Self service Chatbots B2B Customer centricity 52

TeamSupport

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

While it’s fun to talk about customer support strategy and the future of the industry, sometimes all you need is that “extra little bit” to push your team over the edge and into greatness. Whatever your goal is, here are a few simple changes you can make immediately to improve your customer retention rate….

B2B 76

B2B Customer retention Self service Education 76

TeamSupport

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Customer support demand is always growing larger and larger. As your customers expect more and more from your business, it’s likely that your business will be hard-pressed to deliver speed and quality service that meets their expectations. Empower self-service. Bad automation can hurt your business.

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Customer Support Self service Service level Customer Experience 52

Talkdesk

AUGUST 9, 2016

Self-service customer support has been a major part of the recent transformation of the company-customer relationship. The modern customer expects a personalized experience when they reach out to businesses. Self-service is a common support channel found in omnichannel strategies for a variety of reasons.

Self service 40

Self service Customer Support B2C B2B 40

TeamSupport

APRIL 23, 2020

Place an increased importance on excellent writing – When you’re working with customers who communicate with your company primarily or fully through chat, creating clear and concise messages is essential. Obviously, fundamentals like spelling and grammar matter, but what’s essential is being crystal clear in your customer communication.

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B2B Self service Customer Support Technology 64

TeamSupport

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Automated phone technology, such as interactive voice response (IVR) menus, can save businesses time and money on customer support. Larger businesses should consider IVR menus to streamline the customer support experience. For best results, make sure your customer knows you have an IVR solution.

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Interactive Voice Response Customer Support Technology B2B 72

TeamSupport

AUGUST 2, 2019

B2B (business-to-business) customers are becoming more demanding. After experiencing some of the more modern support methods in their everyday B2C (business-to-consumer) lives, they are increasingly expecting B2B companies to keep up. Phone has been a cornerstone of many customer support teams over the past decades.

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B2B Self service B2C Education 53

TeamSupport

JUNE 14, 2019

Customer support can be a challenge. Especially in the B2B (business-to-business) industry, the quick decisions your support team makes can have a profound impact on a customer relationship. This lets you have internal conversations directly within a ticket without the customer ever seeing it.

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Customer Support Self service Morale Banking 75

Solvvy

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Time is Right for a Customer Support Chatbot. In 2020 it’s become more important than ever to provide your customers with fast, effective, and personalized support. Top companies need to be able to handle increased volumes and customer expectations with fewer resources.

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Chatbots Customer Support Self service B2C 62

inSided

JULY 18, 2019

We’ve heard it all before: customer service is changing, customers prefer self-service, drive customer engagement to increase retention, provide quality support or your customers will churn…. Whether it be for Customer Success or Customer Support departments, the benefits can be enormous.

B2B 60

B2B SaaS Self service Best practices 60

Mindtouch

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Whether you’re playing in the B2B or B2C leagues, self-service—useful content about your product or service contained in a branded knowledge base —is the name of the game. It’s how customers prefer to troubleshoot issues syncing their fitness tracker with your app, for example. The Proof Is In The Pudding.

Self service 67

Self service B2C B2B Education 67

TeamSupport

APRIL 28, 2020

For the third and final part of our three-part series ( Part 1 and Part 2 ) on building and maintaining strong relationships with customers who prefer live chat, we’re going to look at an area some companies forget to evaluate entirely. The second part was all about improving the actual chat experience for both the agent and the customer.

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B2B Self service Analytics Metrics 59