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Guest Post: How Does Software Enhance the CRM of Your Business?

ShepHyken

This week we feature an article by Joy Gomez, founder of Field Promax , a company that helps organizations streamline and standardize their workflow, manage teams, communicate with customers, process work orders digitally, and grow their business. He shares the 5 ways a CRM can influence the customer and business part of your organization.

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Predictive Customer Support

ShepHyken

But there’s one mode of communication and customer support that hasn’t been talked about much. My prediction is that it will not only become popular, but a recognized standard that customers will come to expect. What I’m referring to is the concept of predictive customer support. Crisis averted!

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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. One of the early pioneers in CRM software was ACT!,

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Customer Support Software

TeamSupport

According to research by Microsoft, 59% of consumers have higher expectations for customer service than they did the year prior. As customer expectations continue to rise, businesses must invest in robust customer support software to streamline interactions, enhance efficiency, and ultimately build lasting relationships.

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Elevating Customer Support: Five Goals to Strive for in 2024

TeamSupport

Either way, before you pop that bottle of champagne, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions for your customer support team. In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, people—particularly those in customer support—are key to setting your company apart from the crowd.

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Need a CRM? Consider These Tips First

Help Scout

CRM software, customer relationship management, and customer support are different but related — how do businesses know which they need, and when? Read the full article

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Guest Blog: Why cross-team collaboration is essential for B2B customer support teams

ShepHyken

Johnson who writes about the importance of cross-team collaboration when providing B2B customer support. . Simply put, B2B support is significantly different than B2C support. A stand-alone customer support group can’t handle 100% of the issues they receive in the B2B industry.

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