15 September 2001

Who's Answering the Phone?

Your company's fortunes hang on it. (Yes, really!)

by Alec Appelbaum
Your company hired its call center employees to make pitches, take orders, and provide technical support. While the best call center employees are on the phone creating and retaining loyal customers, in just ten seconds a poorly trained employee could lose you a client you've been courting for years.
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Customer Engagement: Going Beyond Satisfaction

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