AI (artificial intelligence) is one of the most hyped technologies around, no more so than in the customer experience, customer service, and contact centre space. So, let’s take a step back and look at how AI is currently being used to help deliver great customer experiences, and what some of its applications will be as….
Since this interview, Prashant Mohan has moved to a new role as CMO at Sharesight. Please consult LinkedIn for up-to-date information. Online small business lender Prospa is blitzing the market with a potent CX formula of speed, simplicity and seamless channel integration. Leading Prospa’s direct customer acquisition strategy and marketing is Prashant Mohan, who gave….
If you haven’t heard, a new kid on the block entered the contact centre technology arena 6 years ago, and it’s name is Amazon. Perhaps it’s no surprise that the world’s most customer-obsessed company brought to market Amazon Connect – the very same platform Amazon uses internally to power millions of customer conversations. Here are….
Customer feedback systems are evolving rapidly, from static single-channel surveys to multi-channel customer engagement platforms, offering rich analytics. Here’s what to look out for if your company is in the market in the next year. Core features and functions Mid-to-large companies should have a checklist of “must-haves” when evaluating a new feedback platform, and it’s….
Most businesses have heard about the benefits of outsourcing back office and call centre services to the Philippines, and many have taken the leap. But throughout my 30 years of experience helping businesses go offshore, I’ve continued to find a large section of the market poorly equipped with the knowledge or connections needed. Think of….
A new year brings opportunities for new partnerships. Maybe you’re not happy with your incumbent, or your in-house model is not working…or perhaps you have an exciting new offering, and want to partner with a vendor to support your growth. No matter which category you fall into, we recommend supplementing an RFP process with a….
Australians may think of New Zealand as their little sibling, but there are big benefits which Aussie businesses can gain from outsourcing across the Tasman. Let’s look at the top 10 benefits relevant to two specific areas of outsourcing: contact centres and shared services. 20-25% Cost Savings Aside from exchange rates, which go up and….
Behavioural economics tells us that people will pay a premium for something once they are certain it will deliver what they want. It’s no wonder then that outcome based pricing components are popping up in contracts for services ranging from outsourcing and consulting through to technology and marketing. Let’s look at each of these service categories and how suppliers can assume or….
What is insourcing? Insourcing is where a third party manages a business function, such as a contact centre or accounting, at your facility. In other words, it’s a blend of the inhouse and outsource operating models. The third party – typically a BPO – provides: recruiting some or most training management of staff best practice sales, service or back….
Consider this statistic: there are 15 billion mobile devices worldwide in 2021. There are millions of apps on the Apple store and Google Play. If one of these is not yours, then maybe it’s time to consider getting some “App Appeal”! Here are our top 10 reasons to build a mobile app for your business…..
Looking to expand your B2B Social Media marketing organically, but not sure of the approach? Breaking the tasks into bite-size chunks will make it less daunting and reduce errors. Here are the steps you need to take. Articulate your goals Goals should contribute directly or indirectly to your business plan, for example, to: drive revenue….
If you’ve decided you want to stand out from the crowd with a differentiated customer service offering, read on – we hope at least one of these ideas will resonate and make your customers (and your boss) love you! Hire right One of the easiest ways to differentiate your customer service is with frontline contact….
Since this interview, Beth Parkin has moved to a new role. Please consult LinkedIn for up-to-date information. With around 2 million members, REST is among Australia’s largest superannuation funds by membership. When it comes to customer experience, REST is also one of the industry’s most progressive. We spoke to Beth Parkin, GM of Customer Service,….
When most people hear about bots in contact centres, they think chatbots. These are the customer-facing bots that automate online conversations and give customers answers to their questions. However there’s another type of robot which can be deployed in contact centres, just “behind the scenes”! This is known as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and is….
Business process outsourcing companies, otherwise known as BPOs, feature prominently in the operational blueprint of nearly every major organisation. But where do you find the best outsourcing companies for your business? Location Since there are tens of thousands of bpo companies around the world, one of the first places to start in finding your perfect match….
