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8 customer service standards to elevate your business

Customer service is a key differentiator in today’s competitive business landscape. Set customer service standards and regularly refine them to delight your audience and boost brand loyalty.

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What is customer segmentation? Types, tips + strategy

Customer segmentation isn’t just for marketing and product teams. Learn how you can put segmentation to work to create personalised support experiences for your customers.

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How innovative digital strategies are helping luxury brands take high-end service online

We are all living in a time of profound change, but the Covid-19 pandemic has hit…

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B2B customer service: what it is and how to do it right

It’s a common myth that B2B companies aren’t as focused on customer service as their B2C counterparts.

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Customer expectations have changed. Here’s how to keep up.

What customers want and what they get might not always align, but the stakes are getting higher for any business that falls short.

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Millennials vs. Gen Z: how their customer service expectations compare

Millennials and zoomers will soon become the two largest consumer groups in the country. Companies hoping to earn their brand loyalty should study their differing customer service expectations and preferences.

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How personalisation is transforming the way companies are building relationships

Guest blog from Guillaume Moubeche, CEO, lemlist No suit or dress feels like the one that’s…

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Transformation in the money transfer industry: The impact of customer expectations

Over the last ten years the money transfer industry has seen dramatic change. A decade ago,…

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Meeting the challenges of modern CX in financial services

Building positive, long-term customer relationships has always been important to business success, and the methods for…

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Meeting the advanced challenges of modern CX

For large organisations, meeting customer expectations at scale is complicated. And doing so today looks entirely…

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Meeting the challenges of CX in modern manufacturing

Years ago, to succeed as a manufacturer, it was sufficient to make high-quality products and price…

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Meeting the advanced challenges of modern retail CX

The retail industry is undergoing a massive shift. Customers are demanding top-of-the-range digital and in-store experiences…

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Engaged employees and collaboration: how internal help desks help

Employee expectations are rising in tandem with customer expectations. Your employees expect the same kind of…

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Bad customer service: 7 examples and how to improve it

Bad customer service is what happens when a company fails to meet customers' expectations. Get tips for your team to avoid creating poor customer experiences.

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Small and mighty: Empowered support teams lead to CX success for SMBs

"Champion" small businesses deliver on customer service, agent experience and agility

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