In the realm of customer service, professionals often find themselves facing a myriad of unique and sometimes unexpected situations. From soothing the frustrations of dissatisfied customers to basking ...

The difference between good and great is often determined by what you do to push yourself a little further than you thought possible. For home service business owners, being able to take your CSRs ...

We've all been there: endless hold times, unresolved issues and wondering if anyone actually wants to help. The good news? Customer service experts say simple strategies can transform those ...

The money language pit The “How are you?” ping pong game The Tricky use of humor in customer service. As a customer service consultant and training designer, one thing I help my client companies to do ...

If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on it? CO— connects you with thought leaders from across the business spectrum and asks them to help solve your biggest business ...

We all expect to be treated with respect, courtesy and a degree of empathy. In most cases, this is what we receive from call center representatives and others who we contact for help. But what about ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Customer service turnover should be a concern for all business owners — especially small businesses. High employee turnover is not only ...

Co-Founder and Advisor at FlexTeam and CXO at Liquid, an operating system for agile businesses starting with contracts and global payments. If you’re building a startup, you’re probably wondering how ...

Here’s how to ensure your customers are getting the help they need and coming away with a positive impression of your company. Companies spend tens of thousands of dollars (or more) promoting their ...