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What is customer obsession? How to become customer obsessed

We’ve all heard the stories of companies going above and beyond to provide their customers with…

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Why customer courtesy matters (and 8 tips on how to nail it)

Find out why compassionate customer service matters, and what it can do for your business.

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What is customer-facing? Everything you need to know about customer-facing roles

Learn about customer-facing roles, what kind of people do well in them, and how to improve your own customer-facing skills.

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Integrations galore

Here are the newest integrations from Zendesk to help your agents provide great customer experiences. Returnly…

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Startup Central — The human guide to leading remote teams

WFH is here to stay. In this guide, we talk to startup leaders about how they're facilitating productive, human collaboration from anywhere.

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What is omnichannel customer service? Definition, importance & strategy

Take an omnichannel approach to create seamless, reliable customer interactions.

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Small but mighty: Booksellers adapt to meet customer demand

You could say that books are having a moment right now. With more people looking for…

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What is customer value? Definition, formula, and importance

Customer value is how much a product or service is worth to a customer. Here’s how companies can enhance their value to improve the customer experience and increase satisfaction.

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What is a contact center? Definition, types, and use cases

Establish a flexible, dynamic contact center to drive customer loyalty and improve agent efficiency.

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Updating "always be closing" for 2020: 10 sales stats you need to know now

It’s time for we need a new “ABCs of Sales” strategy. Here’s what we recommend.

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Call center burnout: what it is and how to overcome it

Call center employees face unique challenges that can often lead to burnout. Understanding why can help fix bigger problems down the road.

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The power of a culture built on gratitude

In his posthumous letter for the New York Times, Senator John Lewis could have chronicled his…

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7 ways to reduce bias in conversational AI

You may remember Tay, Microsoft’s infamous Twitter chatbot that unintentionally picked up on hate speech and…

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17 common types of customer needs (+ how to meet them)

Understanding customer needs is essential for building loyalty and driving business growth. Explore the most common types of customer needs and discover strategies to meet them in this comprehensive guide.

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An overview of apps for startups

With the right apps, you can provide faster service and reduce customer effort. Get started with these app recommendations for startups.

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Customer reviews: How to get and use them [+ templates]

Most of your customers read reviews before deciding to purchase a product or service. Here's how to get more customer reviews that convince people to buy.

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The symbiosis between leaders and managers

The conventional understanding of the difference between leaders and managers held that a leader is a…

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