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Everything you need to know about the consumer of 2017

Vonage

Half of consumers move on after poor customer service. In NewVoiceMedia’s whitepaper, Serial Switchers Strike Again , we learned that 49 percent of consumers switch companies after receiving service that does not meet their expectations. Poor customer service costs business billions annually.

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Does a lack of human interaction cost businesses money?

Vonage

Mobile apps and support portals provide customers with the tools to access round-the-clock service without ever needing to speak to a person. . Self-service technologies provide customers with what they want while decreasing the business cost of providing one-to-one assistance delivered by a human.

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3 Tips to Improve Internal Customer Service Through Technology

Kayako

The challenge for company management is they don’t just have external customers. A quick review of the most popular posts on LinkedIn shows that employees are internal customers with pain points and needs as well. Just as poor customer service can cause customer attrition, poor internal customer service can increase employee turnover.

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How to Deliver Market-Leading Customer Service thanks to Automation

Inbenta

Customer service automation looks to resolve customer requests quickly and effectively. There are several ways that businesses are looking to do this, from optimizing their customer self-service portals and knowledge management systems to deploying live chat and chatbots using AI and ML.

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Is self-service better than live customer service?

Service Untitled

Assuming there are no waiting lines, would you opt to use a self-service kiosk at the airport to check-in or would you prefer to interact with an airline agent? Amazon and Netflix are just more examples of consumers using self-service. If I am having a problem with merchandise I want to find someone who can help me.

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Customer Support Predictions for 2016

Kayako

We’ve asked support pros from Kayako and beyond what they think the biggest trends in customer support will be in the next 12 months. Customer expectations are changing; each time you add another channel, you offer another way for a customer to engage with you. Customers expect support to be available 24/7.

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Customer Service VS. Customer Experience: What is the Difference

Lumoa

Seven out of ten consumers say they’ve spent more money to do business with a company that provides great service, with millennials being the most willing to spend extra. On the other hand, research shows that businesses lose billions of dollars every year due to poor customer service.