July/August 2006   Volume 14, Number 6


Message Taking Systems and Software

With the rapid changes in computer technology and advances in software, it is quite possible that your call center is missing out on the latest technology for taking your clients' messages.  It may be that a software upgrade will do the trick or it could be that it is time to replace your entire system.  Whatever the reason, this vendor listing and overview is the place to start.

 


 

From the Publisher

Growing Your Call Center

 


 

Going Once! Going Twice! The Art of Selling Your Business

By Jeff Lever

Are you thinking about selling your call center?  Don't wait until you've "had it" to put it on the market.  Some preplanning and preparation now will pay off huge when the time to sell occurs.  Not only can this make the whole process go more smoothly, it can also increase the selling price while improving profitability.

The Seven Deadly Sins of Management

By Lonnie Pacelli

You no doubt know the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed, and sloth.  There are also seven deadly sins of management.  Can you relate to any of them?

 


 

 

 

 


 

Making a Great Impression on the Phone

By Patti Wood, M.A.

How do people feel when they reach your call center?  Do your agents make a good first impression?  Implement these techniques to improve your effectiveness on the phone and create a positive impression.

PIN Convention Photo Review

Photos by Ernie Waldron

 


Whitepapers:

 

Managing Customer Emails, presented by eGain

 

Outsourcing the Outsourcing: The Importance of Selecting the Right Vendor Manager, by Jeffrey A. Milberg

 

Effecting Behavioral Change, presented by SupportPoint

 


From MyArticleArchive:

 

Tips on Reducing Stress at Work by Mimi Donaldson

 

Enhance Your Business with Instant Messaging by Gary Onks

 

Role Playing Tips To Increase Your Sales Success by Paul DiModica

 

Tapping Web Self-service's Potential by D. Blake Cahill

 


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