Customer service and customer experience (often referred to as CX) are two important terms that business owners and brands need to understand in order to thrive in today's competitive marketplace.

Businesses that provide after-sale support for their products--and after-sale maintenance of their customer base to encourage repeat sales--need a method of tracking customer service contacts. This ...

A recent survey of 2,000 respondents says that a quarter of Americans would rather shave their heads than contact customer service. Instead of trying to resolve an issue, the OnePoll Survey says, 30% ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Exceptional customer service can make or break a brand, and in today's fast-paced world, ...

Starting a customer services business typically involves conducting market research, writing a comprehensive business plan, hiring staff to handle customer needs and marketing your services. Effective ...