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September 23, 2022

Why would a large company with an in-house call center outsource some of its customer communications when they have the resources and access to excellent talent? In what use cases would they trust their brand and customer satisfaction to a third-party contact center when they already have one?

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September 7, 2022

7 Reasons Why Chatbot Agents Are Important For Your Business

Chatbots are computer programs that mimic human conversation. They are growing in popularity as a way for businesses to provide customer service. Chatbots are becoming smarter every day and they offer a number of advantages over other methods. Here are seven reasons why you should consider using chatbots for your business.

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August 25, 2022

Boost Your Bottom Line with First Contact Resolution: HVAC Edition

It's no secret that HVAC companies are under pressure to deliver high-quality customer service. In today's market, it's more important than ever to provide excellent customer service to stay ahead of the competition. One way to improve your customer service is by implementing a first contact resolution (FCR) strategy. 

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August 11, 2022

What Is Quality Assurance and Why Should You Care About It?

In this post, we’re going to explore the ins and outs of QA, learn about call center industry standards and get a clear understanding of how the right third-party answering service will help your business surpass those standards.

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May 10, 2022

Do you know the cost of your missed calls?

Chris Brasher, VP of Product Marketing at WorkWave, joins the Pest Posse podcast to discuss practical and actionable advice on how to overcome the obstacle of missing calls and sales opportunities.

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May 5, 2022

We all want to grow in sales and scale our businesses. But we’ve got to keep in mind that with increased sales comes increased client churn risk. In PMP’s workshop, “New Season, New Cancels,” representatives from various Anticimex divisions take a deep dive into the impact of customer retention as well as how to implement strategies for improving the overall customer experience. 

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April 27, 2022

5 Tips On How to Avoid Seasonal Burnout

As the temperatures start to rise and the sun shines a little bit brighter, businesses in the pest control and lawn care industries know that it's officially the busy season. People are starting to come out of their winter hibernations and that means sales inquiries, customer calls, emails and messages are beginning to skyrocket.

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March 23, 2022

Customer Service Automations: How They Affect Customer Behavior and Your Business

As technology advances, so does the way we communicate. With automation comes change, and with change comes adaptation. The way we do things today is not the way they were done a decade ago or even a year ago.

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March 4, 2022

Answering Service vs. Call Center: Which is Right for Your Pest or Lawn Business

Partnering with an answering service or call center can be a great way for your pest or lawn care business to stay organized, capture more leads and maintain productivity. But what’s the difference between these two services, and how do you know which is right for you?

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