Tag Archives: empathy
31
Jan
How Your Over-The-Phone Customer Service Can Brighten Someone’s Day
When was the last time you hung up from a customer service call feeling genuinely happy? For many people, great customer service experiences aren’t just about solving problems. They’re about how the interactions make them feel. Excellent over-the-phone customer service has the unique power to turn someone’s stressful day around....
16
Dec
Why Excellent Customer Service Over The Phone Is A Holiday Season Must
The holiday season is a critical time for businesses across all industries. As customer demand spikes and sales opportunities soar, companies must step up to meet rising expectations. While holiday promotions, festive branding and convenient shopping options matter, there’s one element that can make or break your holiday success. That...
24
Sep
3 Strong Techniques For Sales Reps To Overcome Objections
Telemarketers have tough jobs. For many of them, taking north of one hundred phone calls a day is standard. A person who works on the phone can have a particularly challenging job if he or she is required to make sales. No matter the product or service being sold, it...
10
Sep
Why Today’s Consumers Still Prefer To Get Phone-Based Customer Service
“I need to get someone on the phone right away.” This statement is uttered by many a consumer on a regular basis. That’s because no matter how far advanced technology has come, it’s still best to have a live person handle your customer service requirements. Sure, we can email, text...
24
Jul
Best Practices For Call Centre Agents To Turn Leads Into Customers
If you operate a call centre business, you’re more than well aware of the importance of top-notch customer service. Arguably, there is no more impactful scenario than the phone conversation when it comes to making a good impression. Here’s what we mean. You cannot rely on facial expressions, hand gestures...
28
Jun
Be Sure To Avoid These Customer Service Phone Fails
We all know how important customer service is. In today’s world, one bad experience can send a consumer away forever. Even worse, that consumer has the ability to tell countless people just how bad his or her experience was. With that said, it’s vital that you and your team remain...
24
May
What Makes The Phone The Best Choice For Contacting Customers?
In our last blog, we revisited the all-important point that the telephone is a top communication tool for small business owners. The truth is that the phone is a vital part of any business. Our blog highlighted the fact that it helps you to build personal relationships, allows for faster...
05
Apr
3 Phrases That All Customer Service Phone Agents Should Use
Arguably, customer service phone agents have some of the hardest jobs in existence. They spend several hours of their days on the phone with people who are often complete strangers. Among their top objectives is to be cordial, respectful, friendly and informative. This isn’t always easy. Especially when on the...
26
Mar
5 Must-Do’s For Every Customer Service Phone Agent
Before becoming members of the Melo Technology team, many of us previously worked in jobs that involved over-the-phone customer service. That’s what makes us so proficient in customer care. We know the difficulties that can be experienced when having discussions with people you’ve never met and can’t see in person....
12
Sep
Do You Possess The Essential Traits Of A Top-Notch B2B Sales Representative?
Not every customer is a consumer alone. Of course, many customers are business owners too. Enter the world of business-to-business sales. This is where business is conducted between companies, rather than between a company and an individual consumer. Also known as B2B for short, there is a big difference between...