Marketing and sales platform Hubspot found that 68% of consumers are willing to pay more for products and services from a company known to offer customer service experiences. That means providing a good customer experience is still at the heart of customer service. However, the world is quickly changing and becoming more digital. How will customer service [...]
The digital revolution has created a more level business landscape by shifting power to the customers. Nowadays, it's conceivable for smaller online retailers to compete with industry giants. What is essential is prioritizing what customers value in order for your business to thrive. For instance, retail research revealed that 73.6% of shoppers say delivery time is [...]
As more businesses begin to adopt more sophisticated marketing strategies, your company will have to compete for sales and customers. If you want to keep your customers and grow your business at the same time, you must offer exceptional customer service. In fact, according to research on Hubspot, 82% of customers rate “immediate” responses to their [...]
Any experienced business owner can attest to how important repeat customs are to success. According to Small Business Trends, the average repeat customer spends around a third more than new customers. And a 5 percent increase in customer retention can boost profitability by up to 95 percent. Although acquiring new business is important, investment in retention [...]
Many of us wonder how some businesses outperform their competitors and what makes their customers remain loyal to them. These businesses have the ability to retain their customers through the years, despite the presence of similar businesses that offer the same products and services that they do. So, what sets them apart from their competitors? It’s [...]
When it comes to interacting with customers, personalization is the way to go. A study published in the Journal of Interactive Advertising found that you could trigger positive thoughts in your customer by simply mentioning their name in a marketing message. It gives them the impression that you care about their patronage of your products and [...]
While the majority of consumer-facing businesses such as retail stores have now reopened since the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, a recent study showed that over 60% of consumers still worry about shopping in-store. Retailers now face a new challenge: reopening their stores as safely as possible. To help meet this challenge, an increasing number of merchants are [...]
We are excited to share important news regarding the evolution of our company and how this change will benefit you. What you have known as Personalized Communications, LTC Answering Service, Amarillo Answering Service, Phone Center Answering Service, My Receptionist, Unique Personal Communications will now be known as Always Answer! Our commitment to our customers and partners [...]
Good customer service has always been one of the pillars of commercial success. For one, it helps you retain customers. They’re bound to come back when they’re happy about your products and services. It’s also great for your marketing. When customers are satisfied with your goods and services, they’ll likely recommend you to friends and family [...]
Call centers handle a large amount of confidential customer data regardless of what industry you are in. From helping customers with technical support to processing orders by phone, even medical answering services, or scheduling appointments, your virtual receptionist needs to operate with safety and data confidentiality first and foremost in their mind. Because of access to [...]
