Clive Hanks
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Prospecting Emails: Plaintext vs. HTML

Prospecting emails can be sent as plaintext or as rich text with HTML and hyperlinks, and each format affects deliverability and engagement. Compare the benefits and drawbacks of links and formatting in sales outreach.

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Best Business Productivity Software

Business productivity software spans automation, project management, communication, time tracking, document collaboration, and note-taking. Compare tools like TextExpander, Zapier, Asana, Slack, and Notion by category and use.

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10 Powerful Customer Service Experience Scripts

Ten customer service experience ideas inspired by Shep Hyken help teams make strong first and last impressions. Explore proactive service, personalization, convenience, helpfulness, and the employee golden rule in practice.

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Call Center Productivity: Proven Tips and Strategies

Call center productivity rests on metrics like average handle time, talk time, first call resolution, and missed calls. Find strategies for agent motivation, workflows, turnover, training, and the tools that support them.

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15 Customer Service Goals for 2026 Performance Reviews

Customer service goals give support teams clear targets for performance reviews. Use these 15 SMART goals, from first response time and CSAT to response consistency, with the metrics and benchmarks to track each one.

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Mastering Elements of Customer Service: The CEO’s Guide!

The elements of customer service give CEOs a framework for consistent, high-quality support. Learn eight key elements, from understanding customer goals and multichannel access to collaborative troubleshooting.

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