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Help Desk Software | Improve Efficiency & Customer Satisfaction
Copyright © 2006, Anne Sych
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In today's fast paced business scenario managing customer's
requests has become more and more complicated. Call volumes and
customer expectations are high and may exceed what staff can
effectively respond to.
In a typical support scenario the customer would either email his
support request, never knowing if it was received and when it
would be acknowledged, or he might place a telephone request.
Long hold lines or having to leave a message only leaves the
customer feeling more powerless. If the call is taken first
response, often it has to be routed to the appropriate personnel
wasting valuable staff and customer time. And since few issues
are resolved on the first call, support staff is perceived as
providing poor service. Valuable time is wasted, corporate
perception is tarnished and customers are left frustrated.
Enter "Help Desk Software" - today's tool for providing an
efficient way to manage problems or issues, creating an effective
chain of communication. Help Desk Software is a comprehensive
tool that acts a "virtual director" for routing and tracking
issues, so that they can be quickly and efficiently resolved,
conserving support staff time and promoting customer
satisfaction. When bundled with "knowledge base" functionality,
the system becomes a repository of information for customer self
help, and employee information alike.
Help Desk Software performs as an "online support staff" managing
inquiries and streamlining support processes. And since the
software provides virtually unlimited aid to employees, even
junior level analysts become experts. Problems are resolved more
quickly, existing reps can serve more customers and employee
training time is reduced.
Typical Help Desk Software Components Include:
1. Easy to manage ticket queue that can be set for end user self
help and/or support staff issue management - customers enjoy
finding their own answers without typical wait times
2. Integrated knowledge base to store and build resource
knowledge for self help and employee reference
3. Ability to prioritize requests and/or route to appropriate
personnel across departments
4. Good, trackable problems & resolutions
5. Flexible reporting
6. Accommodate time zone issues to provide international support
Other Beneficial Features Are:
1. Web based operations that can be accessed from any PC
2. Work flow capabilities to automate processes, reducing manual
slow downs or mix-ups
3. Ability to run in conjunction with your current software
environment - there should be no need to reorganize
4. Functionality should fit your organization
5. Scaleable solutions that meet your current needs, while
providing add-ons for future growth possibilities
6. Vendor support - both self help and prompt representative
support
7. Asset management integration
Help Desk Software has quickly become the most used type of
customer support program around the world, and is a must-have for
any new or existing online business. Making sure that all your
customers' concerns are answered and that they are satisfied with
the service they were provided will ensure your business's
success. Clients are happy - management is happy...this is
definitely a win/win.
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Writer's Resource Box:
Written by: Anne Sych, Marketing Manager for Novo Solutions, Inc.
Novo Solutions, Inc., is a software developer in Virginia Beach,
Virginia specializing in Customer Support Software. Free trial
versions of the Novo Help Desk Software, and suite of
web-based Customer Support Solutions are available.
Contact: sales@novosolutions.com for more information.
http://www.novosolutions.com/
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