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Salesforce Service Cloud Review and Pricing
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Twilio Flex Review and Pricing
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Five9 Review and Pricing
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Returning Customers Spend 67% More Than New Customers – Keep Your Customers Coming Back with a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Market Expert | September 08, 2023

It's common business knowledge that it's cheaper to retain a current customer than it is to attract a new one. A great way to retain customer loyalty is the recurring revenue model.

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Features of Call Center Systems
By Sean Peek | September 01, 2023

Call center systems can improve customer service and sales calls. Learn their features and capabilities and how your business can incorporate call centers.

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The Ins and Outs of Customer Lifetime Value for B2B Industries
By Denis Zhinko | August 29, 2023

Examining customer lifetime value yields metrics that help you gain high-level customers. Learn how to make CLV part of customer relationship management.

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What Should You Do When a Client Ignores You?
By Lauren Kubiak | August 24, 2023

Is your client dodging your emails and calls? It might be time to move forward. Here's how to handle the situation.

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20 Features to Look for in a CRM
By Mark Fairlie | August 17, 2023

Many CRM platforms are available that promise to help businesses maintain customer relationships. Learn 20 crucial features your CRM software should offer.

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4 Tips for Reengaging Past Clients
By Jamie Johnson | August 10, 2023

Reengaging past clients can create new business and save money. Learn strategies for reengaging former clients and the benefits of client reengagement.

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6 Ways Email Automation Can Elevate Your Customer Support
By Sean Peek | August 10, 2023

Use these strategies to automate your email communications without coming across as cold to your customers.

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5 Reasons You Should Consider Using a Virtual Receptionist
By Jennifer Dublino | August 08, 2023

A virtual receptionist sounds like a luxury, but when you weigh the benefits against the costs, you might find it's an effective tool for your business.

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Your Best Asset: The Power of Customer Loyalty and its Significance
By Max Freedman | August 01, 2023

Attracting and retaining customers is crucial for a business' long-term growth. Learn why customer loyalty is critical and how to build and maintain it.

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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers Who Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | July 31, 2023

Predatory customers are hurting your business. Learn the five types of toxic customers you may face and how to stop marketing to them.

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By Dropping “Predator,” Prey Shows How to Trust Your Audience
By Dan Ketchum | July 10, 2023

Sometimes a brand is so successful that it’s bigger than a name-drop.

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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | July 10, 2023

Learn how to build a customer journey map for your small business.

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The Best Answering Services of 2023
By Adam Uzialko | June 09, 2023

Our teams have compared the best answering services for 2023. See up-to-date reviews and prices for these top-rated services.

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5 Ideas to Boost Your Loyalty Program’s Success
By Mark Fairlie | May 16, 2023

Want to boost customer loyalty and retention for your business? Learn rewards program tactics to help you build a loyal customer base and drive more sales.

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What Is Lead Scoring?
By Julie Thompson | May 01, 2023

Lead scoring takes the guesswork out of sifting through and converting leads, helping your business focus on the leads most likely to become customers.

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How to Make Your CRM Your Company’s Most Flexible Tool
By Stella Morrison | April 17, 2023

This guide describes how to choose and implement flexible CRM software for your small business.

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10 Signs a Customer Is Not Worth It
By Jennifer Dublino | April 13, 2023

The customer isn't always right. Some customers are toxic or consume too many of your resources. Here's how to identify when to part ways.

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Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Great Customer Service
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

There are a lot you can learn from the way Southwest Airlines provides customer service. Here are the lessons your business can adopt.

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8 Components of Customer Personas
By Tabitha Naylor | April 10, 2023

Developing accurate customer personas is key to your company's success. Here are the components your personas should include and how to use them.

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Building Brand Intimacy: How to Emotionally Connect With Customers
By Julie Thompson | April 10, 2023

Making emotional connections can turn potential customers into repeat ones. Learn more about how to do it.

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Repeat Business: 7 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

Getting the customer in the door once is just half the battle; you'll want to make sure plenty of customers come back. Here are some ways to do that.

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Lessons From Big Brands: 7 Customer Service Pitfalls That Will Destroy Your Brand
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

Big brands offer many examples of what not to do in customer service. Avoid these seven pitfalls to retain customers and protect your reputation.

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How to Use Customer Feedback to Your Advantage
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

Customers provide valuable insights into your business operations. Learn how to gather and take advantage of customer feedback to improve your business.

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Aim and Fire! How to Identify Your Target Audience
By Usman Raza | March 23, 2023

Not everyone will need your products or services. Learn how to pinpoint your target audience to properly identify and market to your ideal customers.

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Customer Delight: The New Standard in Customer Service
By Sean Peek | March 22, 2023

To delight a customer is to provide the unexpected. Here are seven key principles to providing a delightful customer service experience.