Customer Service

When COVID-19 struck and the government issued a mandatory quarantine, no one could have predicted or prepared for the financial and economic consequences. It’s been almost two months since then, and businesses are still closed or struggling to stay open.  HelpSquad, along with our sister companies LiveHelpNow and Insane Lab, sprung into action as soon … Continued

Concert tickets are expensive, and the price of music festival passes can be downright offensive. Not to mention, all the planning and spending that comes along with attending a multi-day event – transportation, accommodations, and time off from work. It’s a hassle and a big investment. But, in the end, millions of people just like … Continued

Small business reopening has been on everyone’s mind as the United States nears the second month of the COVID-19 quarantine.  With some states lifting restrictions and others preparing to do so in the near future, small business owners everywhere ponder on reopenings. Safety of operations and financial viability become major issues in all cases as … Continued

You’re sick of hearing about COVID-19. We’re sick of writing about it.  And, collectively, we’re all sick of dealing with it.  Sadly, we have no choice but to continue to adjust to the “new normal.” What other option do we have? The truth is we were all unprepared to handle a shit show of this … Continued

New things can be scary.  In 1876 when telephones were becoming more and more popular, people were suspicious. It was during a time when few people had firsthand experience with electrical machines.  There were many fears surrounding the telephone. Was it dangerous? Could other people listen in on conversations? Telephone companies had to work hard … Continued

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” ― Steve Maraboli, Speaker, Author, and Behavioral Science Expert Small business owners have had the wind knocked out of them…by a COVID sledge hammer. Just a few short … Continued

Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition Yawn and stretch and try to come to life Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin’ Out on the street the traffic starts jumpin’ With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5… well not anymore. … Continued

“Thank you for calling our customer support hotline. Your call is very important to us. All of our customer representatives are busy serving other customers right now, but we will be with you shortly! Please stay on the line.” via GIPHY Sound familiar? Thankfully customer service is changing, and we couldn’t be happier.  People are … Continued

For anyone who works in the service industry, I’m sure the words “the customer is always right” have a bit of a triggering effect on you. You might cringe or shudder as I do. Because even though we’re in customer service, sometimes the customer is just WRONG!  via GIPHY But even when the customers are … Continued

Power words for Customer Service: What to say to your customers (and why, and how). We have all heard the saying, “It’s not what you say, but how you say it that matters.” Of course, it’s no surprise that the tone of voice matters.  However, research by conversation analysts suggests that it’s not just how … Continued