First, before you think we’re tone-deaf… This post is going to be about questions to ask before opening a new office in a new country or region, but we also realize this is an economically uncertain time for a lot of brands -- although [...]
Why are we writing about joy in an economically-uncertain time? Because in a time that can be very gloom and doom, why not interject some positive thinking into the world? The reality is that, even in the best of economic times, a lot of global employees [...]
Solving customer problems is what any well-intentioned customer service team aims to do. But coming up with the right customer solutions and creative customer support is far easier said than done - especially in the high tech industry. While there are countless trends in [...]
First: why is customer loyalty even important? Aren’t the end financials of a business the most important metric to consider? Of course, those are often paramount. But even going back to 2015, we had data -- based on the analysis of mergers and acquisitions [...]
Meeting, and exceeding, customer expectations is one of the key performance indicators of successful businesses to ensure customers don’t leave you for a competitor. Keeping customers is hands down more cost-effective than obtaining new ones. Therefore, it is important that you keep the customers [...]
When looking at Europe as a new market, you must consider the path you need to take to ensure your new customers enjoy their experience with your brand just as much as your existing fans. Here are the five easy steps to a successful [...]
Outsourcing has been praised and vilified with equal fervour in the past few years. However, the fact remains that this type of business collaboration brings a wealth of benefits for companies regardless of industry. Here are the 7 main benefits of outsourcing your operations [...]
Regardless of the industry, starting up a business is challenging. Many startup business owners and CEOs find themselves faced with tough hiring decisions. What positions to fill first, what service offerings or products need to be managed by someone and where will I find [...]
It’s expected that people are varied in their skills and ability to interpret, learn, and process information. For people in the workforce it’s no different, and can be challenging when you factor in the following considerations: Generational gaps Company culture Personality differences Leadership styles [...]
The past few years have produced a bevy of research reporting the connection between employee happiness and improved productivity. In one study, economists at the University of Warwick reported that happy employees are as much as 12% more productive than their counterparts, while unhappy employees are [...]
