The FluentStream Blog

Originally published by The Fast Mode Many believe outsourcing customer service is the obvious choice in today’s climate of cost-cutting and running a lean business. It’s considered less expensive, more scalable and easier to manage with an external call center […] Customer Experience, Small Business Expertise

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems aren’t exactly new, but thanks to the wider availability of high-speed internet they’ve become the go-to solution for businesses looking to save money. Wait… are traditional landline systems really that expensive? I’m glad […] Communications Tips and Tricks, Customer Experience

Just a few years ago, 24/7 support was a premium offering that set you apart from the competition. Now, it’s not only expected, it’s usually demanded by customers. In fact, Microsoft reports that 54% of global consumers say that they […] Communications Tips and Tricks, Customer Experience

One of the biggest challenges faced by companies is maintaining stellar customer support as they scale. More customers means more calls to answer, more problems to solve, more complaints to make right. Without quality training and systems, your support team […] Customer Experience, Small Business Expertise

It’s happened to all of us — the guilty moment you need help from a business, knowing full well they’re closed. So you call anyway, still holding onto a glimmer of hope that your problem can be solved…  “You have […] Communications Tips and Tricks, Customer Experience