March 2005              Volume 13, Number 2


Message Taking Systems

By Peter DeHaan

Is it time for your call center to upgrade?  If the hardware is out of date or you haven't had new software in the last year, then it may be time.

 


Headset Management: An Oft Untapped Savings Source

By Dr. Jon Anton and Cory Gideon Gunderson

BenchmarkPortal studied best practices in headset management in call centers.  See what they uncovered.

 


Headset Review

Headsets are a given in today's call centers, but don't take them for granted.  Here is a list of providers.

 


From the Publisher:

Learning from History

 


Tips to Get More for Your Telecom Dollar

By Jeff Blackey

Next to labor, telephone costs are the next greatest expense.  Here are ways to get the most from your telecom dollar.

Small Call Centers Want VoIP, But is it Ready?

By David Hauser 

You've heard that VoIP can save your call center money.  It can, but how's the quality?  Small call centers are advised to proceed carefully before jumping on the VoIP bandwagon.

 



 

How to be Successful in the New Do Not Call Environment

By Matt Harless

Government regulations have put a damper on outbound calling.  Don't throw in the towel; you can successfully navigate these new laws.

 


Remote Workers Are Not Remotely the Same

By Robert Hogan, Ph.D.

With technological advances making remote agent stations a viable option, the next challenge is mastering the differences in managing a distributed workforce.

VoIP Predictions for 2005

VoIP pioneer Jeff Pulver shares his forecast for the future.

 


Broker Facilitates Strong Call-Center-Client Partnerships

By Chris DeLambo

When an organization needs to hire an outsource call center, a broker can pave the road to success.  Read this success story to learn how it works.

 


The Four Cs of Coaching 

By Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor 

Does your call center have a "coach?"  Call center coaching is essential in helping agents improve their performance.

 


Whitepapers:

Message Taking System Screen Shots presented by Connections Magazine

Hosted Services Case Study, presented by The Amanda Company

Smart Marketing for 2005, by Carolyn West Price

 


 

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