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What Is Lead Scoring?
By Julie Thompson | April 18, 2024

When you rank leads using lead scoring, you can better determine conversion point thresholds and increase sales efficiency. Learn how to score leads.

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20 Features to Look for in a CRM
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

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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How to Make Your CRM Your Company’s Most Flexible Tool
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024

Learn how to choose and implement flexible CRM software for your small business and which systems might work best for your company.

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10 Signs a Customer Is Not Worth Your Time
By Jennifer Dublino | April 17, 2024

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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7 Essential Components of Excellent Customer Service
By Megan Totka | April 10, 2024

Looking to improve your company's customer service? Make sure everyone on your team follows these best practices.

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Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Great Customer Service
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2024

Southwest has built an impeccable reputation by putting customers first and prioritizing its employees. Here's what businesses can learn from Southwest.

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Know Your Customers: How Different Generations Prefer To Pay
By Julie Thompson | April 10, 2024

Businesses should understand what payment tools their customers like to use. Learn the methods different demographics favor.

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Repeat Business: 7 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2024

Repeat business can improve cash flow and ROI, promote your brand and help you better target customers. Learn seven strategies for earning repeat business.

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4 Tips for Reengaging Past Clients
By Jamie Johnson | April 10, 2024

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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How to Use Customer Feedback to Your Advantage
By Jennifer Dublino | April 10, 2024

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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How to Choose the Best Call Center Software
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Think you know what call center software does? Think again. In the last five years, it's evolved, integrating with SMS, messaging apps, video calls and more.

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How Much Does Customer Service Training Cost?
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Customer service can make or break a company's success. Learn the costs and types of customer service training and how training can benefit your business.

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Features of Call Center Systems
By Sean Peek | April 04, 2024

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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Entrepreneurs, Take Note: 5 Trends in Online Purchasing Habits
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

E-commerce stores must stay on top of consumer shopping behavior. Learn about consumer trends and how to attract online customers via e-commerce platforms.

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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers Who Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | April 02, 2024

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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Your Best Asset: The Power of Customer Loyalty and its Significance
By Max Freedman | April 01, 2024

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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Changing Perception: Simple Ways to Improve Your Customers’ Waiting Experience
By Jamie Johnson | April 01, 2024

Long waits are frustrating for customers and can cost you their business. Follow these easy tips to improve your customers' waiting experience.

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How to Create Community Around Your Brand
By Jennifer Dublino | April 01, 2024

Cultivating a fan community around your brand and products can create marketing and retention opportunities. Learn how to build a robust brand community.

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5 Ideas to Boost Your Loyalty Program’s Success
By Mark Fairlie | April 01, 2024

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 Should You Do When a Client Ignores You?
By Lauren Kubiak | April 01, 2024

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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6 Ways Email Automation Can Elevate Your Customer Support
By Sean Peek | March 15, 2024

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

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10 Ways to Get Good Customer Reviews
By Skye Schooley | March 01, 2024

Online review platforms are the new Yellow Pages. Here's how to bring in more positive online reviews for your business.

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Tips to Improve Customer Service on Your E-commerce Site
By Max Freedman | February 28, 2024

When you sell online, it's essential to make customer service personable. Learn how to sell excellent service, not just a product.

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How Do You Sustain and Grow Your Customer Relationships?
By Chad Brooks | February 14, 2024

The most important thing in sales and marketing is to attract and retain your most profitable business customers. Get tips and strategies.

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How to Make Money in Retirement: A Guide to Turning a Hobby Into a Side Business
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Many retirees have turned side interests into income. Learn how to make money in retirement, including getting started, getting funding and paying taxes.

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Building Brand Intimacy: How to Emotionally Connect With Customers
By Julie Thompson | February 01, 2024

Emotions help power buying decisions and increase the likelihood that customers will recommend your company to others.

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Why Efficient Customer Service Is Better Than Friendly Customer Service
By Jamie Johnson | January 11, 2024

Greeting your customers with a smile is important, but efficiency matters even more. Learn how to provide efficient customer service.

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Are Chatbots AI? How to Differentiate Chatbots From Conversational AI
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

Chatbot technology is changing. Here is how businesses can use the tool to create a better customer experience on their websites and more.

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Returning Customers Spend 67 Percent More Than New Customers – Keep Your Customers Coming Back With a Recurring Revenue Sales Model
By Jennifer Dublino | January 03, 2024

Keeping your current customers is less expensive than attracting new ones. Learn the benefits of recurring revenue and how to implement it in your business.

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Twilio Flex Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | November 08, 2023