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Don't be afraid of change

Change management might be needed for all sorts of reasons, such as an implementation of a new technology, transition to a new strategy, or an organizational change. Without a change management process to ensure success, all kinds of disruptions can occur, slowing down productivity and eating away at resources. Change management refers to the process, tools, and techniques used to manage the human side of change to achieve the required or desired business outcome.

The Importance of Building a Strong Customer Community

What if there was one customer support channel that helped cut down the number of support tickets and delivered faster customer service, without relying on customer support staff? It exists — and it’s entirely powered by a network of users who volunteer their time and knowledge to help other users, building what’s known as a customer community.

Proving the Value and ROI of a Customer Service System

Creating a solid business case for customer service initiatives has been difficult in the past. There’s still a mindset in the workplace that customer service is a “necessary cost” and that’s it. You need customers to have a business, and they require customer service to stick around. That’s the way the relationship has been viewed for decades. But, over the last ten years, the dynamic has changed. Why?

How to Provide Support for Free Users Efficiently and Effectively

For most companies, the largest segment of users are those who are on a trial or using the free version. In fact, as your company grows, your free user count will likely grow even faster than your paying customers do. But, every support interaction costs a company something, so as your customer base grows, how can you handle support for a group that doesn’t pay you anything for your product?

10 Best free Gantt Chart Software in 2020

You are here on a page that talks about ‘Free Gantt Chart Software.’ Would it be too early to say ‘your search ends here’? I guess not!. Because, here, you get to review an impartial analysis of top Gantt chart software with templates and examples. This blog post needs your undivided attention.! 5 minutes will be enough. Let’s start with the basics. Missing a deadline when you are on a serious project is never an option!

Zendesk Duet: break down the silos between sales and support

Sales and support teams aren’t meant to be in silos—both have too much important information on the customer to keep them apart. Sales teams provide crucial context into who their customers are and what they want, and support has critical insights into how expectations are being met.

Three ways an AI-powered knowledge base changes the game

If long-term predictions about artificial intelligence bear out, the way we work will soon be upended in ways not seen since the Industrial Revolution—but in the meantime, AI is already helping humans work better and smarter. And in customer service, AI stands to help support teams emphasize that most human of skills, empathy—a trait that no software program can match (well, at least until the singularity).

How to Convince Your Boss to Approve Budget for a Helpdesk

You know the value of helpdesk software, but it all comes down to allocating budget for your team. You’ll have to convince your boss to invest in a helpdesk software—or even better, show them how a helpdesk software can enable your support team to achieve more return on investment (ROI). We’ll show you how a helpdesk brings unique value to your support team, with lots of evidence to back it up. Your boss will be wondering why you haven’t invested in a helpdesk already.

Is Your Company Customer-centric?

The entire reason you created a business in the first place was probably to help a customer meet a need or solve a problem. Chances are, you designed your products and services for the same reason. 2You should operate in the same way. But most brands have lost sight of what’s truly important: the customer. If you don’t put your customer’s needs and issues above all else, you’ll have to deal with the consequences. And they’re not so sweet.