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A new year is on the horizon, and it is time to gaze into our crystal ball to anticipate what will unfold in 2024. In our view, 3 key trends in communication will dominate the narrative in the coming months: 1. More Remote Workers Will Get VoIP Phone Systems The pandemic thrust remote work from the sidelines into the mainstream. And now, while many companies are reverting to a 100% in-office workforce, many are continuing with a remote or hybrid model (for a variety of reasons). To support these remote workers, we anticipate more companies of all sizes to switch from a conventional...

Carolina Digital Phone is proud to be one of the oldest VoIP business phone system companies in North Carolina. And as we get set for our 23rd year in the telecommunications industry — and ALL of those years with the SAME LOCAL OWNERSHIP — here are our New Year’s Resolution ideas for 2024: We resolve to continue offering the industry’s BEST LOCAL SERVICE. Unlike many other VoIP business phone system companies, we do not outsource our service. All our experts are local, full-time employees who have been on the team for years and continue building strong relationships with our customers. We resolve...

Carolina Digital Phone is a North Carolina-based provider of cloud-based, digital telephone service to businesses. For over two decades, we have revolutionized the communications industry through cutting-edge cloud-based solutions and a steadfast commitment to local customer service. As the Founder and CEO, I am thrilled to share what sets Carolina Digital Phone apart from the competition and why our dedication to local customer care is at the heart of our success. From our inception, Carolina Digital Phone recognized the transformative potential of cloud-based telecommunication solutions. However, what truly distinguished us was our hands-on approach to customer engagement. However, what truly distinguished...

Research indicates that customers most dislike being placed on hold. A VoIP phone system can help address this issue by reducing or even eliminating hold times. This can be achieved through multiple strategies, including assigning unique phone numbers to all employees, using the auto-attendant feature to direct calls immediately, routing calls based on the time-of-day or day-of-week, utilizing the Presence feature to see real-time availability of colleagues, and integrating the system with other platforms like CRM. If holding is inevitable, custom music or messages can enhance the on-hold experience. VoIP thus significantly enhances customer service....

Effective performance management is essential to business success. And, in the long run, survival. Notes McKinsey: "Through both formal and informal processes, [performance management helps companies] align their employees, resources, and systems to meet their strategic objectives. It works as a dashboard too, providing an early warning of potential problems and allowing managers to know when they must make adjustments to keep a business on track." In this article, we dive into a roster of performance management metrics your management team can monitor and track through our powerful hosted call center solution. Performance Management Metric: Speed of Answer/Response Time This measures the average...

Things have been challenging — to say the least — for many small business owners over the last few years. But there is some good news that will improve everything from customer satisfaction to the bottom line. It is one of the most popular advanced features in our cloud-based (i.e., voice over internet protocol AKA VoIP) phone system: Interactive Voice Response (IVR). About IVR Even if you do not currently use IVR in your small business, you have doubtlessly experienced it many times as a customer, or when contacting a government agency. It works by asking you to press digits on your...

To boost customer satisfaction, it's important to go beyond their expectations and make them feel special. Surprise and delight your customers by doing something unexpected that shows your appreciation and lets them know you value their business. The old saying “If you don’t take care of your customers, then someone else will” is not just a helpful idea: it is a mandatory instruction. Consider the following: 96% of customers will switch companies due to bad customer service. 78% of customers have backed out of a purchase they had planned to make due to poor customer service. Businesses across the U.S. lose a whopping $62...

Seeking Unparalleled Telephone Service for Your Business? At Carolina Digital Phone, we don’t just gain customers; we build lasting relationships. Immerse yourself in our 'White Glove Service' that instills confidence and significantly enhances your operations. We stand apart from large firms by offering tailored solutions meticulously crafted to meet your unique business needs, ensuring a strengthened strategic position. Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all approaches – call us for a bespoke communication experience!...

Carolina Digital Phone has been in business for more than 20 years. For very select companies in some industries, this is not an exceptionally long period. For example, founded in 1806, Colgate is still going strong and the legendary Pabst Brewing Company has been around since 1844. However, in the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) marketplace, 20+ years is an ETERNITY. You can probably measure the average lifespan of a VoIP company in months rather than years. We have seen so many companies come and go — a few because they were unlucky, but the vast majority because they did...

The Net Promoter Score (NPS) lets companies gauge how customers view them. It separates respondents into three categories: promoters, passives, and detractors. Unlike other performance indicators, NPS looks at overall customer sentiment, giving greater insight into customer satisfaction. NPS is a globally recognized benchmark measuring customer loyalty. It does not focus on satisfaction with a specific brand, service, or interaction. It does not focus on satisfaction with a specific brand, service, or interaction. However, any individual interaction impacts NPS as well. Many Fortune 1000 companies use Net Promoter Scores to measure customer satisfaction. This method determines the likelihood of customers leaving and...