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Changing B2B Support Software Part 2: Strategies for Evaluating Solutions

In Part 1 of our series on changing support software, we went through some questions to help you identify if now is the time to consider other options for your support technology. In Part 2, we discuss some key strategies for properly evaluating different support solutions. Let’s dive right into how companies should go about choosing their new support software with these 5 steps.

8 Marketplace Apps to Help You Cope During These Unprecedented Times

The pandemic has begun showing signs of slowing down, and companies the world over are mulling resuming operations to business as usual. The need and demand for a strong, capable, and coordinated customer service team has never been greater. We’ve put together a list of apps that would help you and your team navigate the current situation and any future emergencies, without sacrificing customer experience and satisfaction. /p>

Changing B2B Support Software Part 1: How Do You Know When to Switch?

Even in everyday life, people are bombarded with the concept of “change” and “switch.” Whether it’s driving by a billboard advertising a cool new car or seeing a phone company commercial on TV and wondering if you can get more data for less money, there’s always someone out there trying to paint a picture of a greener pasture. Companies want you to switch, but how do you know when it’s a good idea?

How a Tech Support Company Uses OneDesk to Track Sales and Incoming Ticket Requests

Generally, being a tech company is about anticipating the client’s needs and requirements while staying abreast of trends in the information technology industry to achieve and sustain technological competence. Tech Support companies provide the technical expertise needed to keep systems running both for smaller and larger organizations. Most startup tech support companies rely on internally developed and managed tools for their operations in their early stages.

Inbound vs. outbound call centers: What's the difference?

In a world of chatbots and email, you might guess that shoppers today rarely call businesses. The opposite is true; according to The Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2020, the phone is still the most common tool customers use to resolve issues with a company. That’s true even for millennials and Gen Z. An analysis of 45,000 companies shows that more than 50% of their millennial and Gen Z customers call businesses.

Now your field team can be productive anywhere and anytime with Freshdesk's offline mode

Field service providers routinely receive calls for help from remote places. At Freshdesk, we see our customers responding to field service requests daily and delivering solutions in person—be it fixing a customer’s car or setting up an internet connection for a dairy farm, businesses use Freshdesk Field Service Management to improve lives in a variety of situations.

4 Ways to Use Video for Your Customer Support & Operations

Living in a world where remote work is now common, more companies are leveraging video technology than ever before to keep in touch internally and with customers. Be it company-wide staff meeting or leadership calls, video has become an important part of how we work. So, how can businesses make the most of video technology to improve their customer support and operations? Here are four ways.

Provide solutions when offline with Freshdesk Field Service Management

As a field service provider, it is routine to receive calls for help from remote places. At Freshdesk, we see our customers responding to field service requests daily and delivering solutions in person when helpdesk agents can’t do the same remotely.