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November 9, 2023

Automatic vs. Manual

I recently posted a poll asking which kind of transmission is easier to operate when learning to drive. Even though a couple folks picked manuals, which I am still shocked by, the results looked pretty much the way I thought they would. I learned to drive on an automatic transmission but did learn to drive […]

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May 6, 2022

CSS announces pilot with Cue to improve call center performance

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announced a market feasibility pilot with startup Cue, an innovator in sales and service scripting software. The Cue solution offers credit unions turnkey access to make call center staff more effective and productive, improving employee turnover, reducing training costs and enhancing overall member experience. “Cue offers a powerful solution that aligns with […]

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March 29, 2022

There’s Nothing to Worry About: Reduce Fear and Frustration for Your Reps

Sales, service, and support teams are on the frontlines navigating prospects and customers—at every stage of their journey with your organization. These teams are uniquely tasked with the responsibility of solving other people’s problems—with a product offering, troubleshooting, or other resolution.

The people on the other side of the phone are usually in the weeds trying to identify a solution. They might be frustrated, upset, or angry, and your reps have to bear that while remaining professional and efficient.

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September 22, 2021

Cue Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2021 Showcase Company

Over $6.5 billion in funding awarded to date; leading tech investment conference continues to select large and diverse lineup of innovators from the Southeast’s hottest tech markets ATLANTA – September 22, 2021 – Cue Intelligence, Inc. announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 400-plus applicants as one of the top technology […]

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November 9, 2023

Automatic vs. Manual

I recently posted a poll asking which kind of transmission is easier to operate when learning to drive. Even though a couple folks picked manuals, which I am still shocked by, the results looked pretty much the way I thought they would. I learned to drive on an automatic transmission but did learn to drive […]

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May 6, 2022

CSS announces pilot with Cue to improve call center performance

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announced a market feasibility pilot with startup Cue, an innovator in sales and service scripting software. The Cue solution offers credit unions turnkey access to make call center staff more effective and productive, improving employee turnover, reducing training costs and enhancing overall member experience. “Cue offers a powerful solution that aligns with […]

Read more
March 29, 2022

There’s Nothing to Worry About: Reduce Fear and Frustration for Your Reps

Sales, service, and support teams are on the frontlines navigating prospects and customers—at every stage of their journey with your organization. These teams are uniquely tasked with the responsibility of solving other people’s problems—with a product offering, troubleshooting, or other resolution.

The people on the other side of the phone are usually in the weeds trying to identify a solution. They might be frustrated, upset, or angry, and your reps have to bear that while remaining professional and efficient.

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September 22, 2021

Cue Selected as a Venture Atlanta 2021 Showcase Company

Over $6.5 billion in funding awarded to date; leading tech investment conference continues to select large and diverse lineup of innovators from the Southeast’s hottest tech markets ATLANTA – September 22, 2021 – Cue Intelligence, Inc. announced today that it has been chosen out of a record-breaking 400-plus applicants as one of the top technology […]

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February 19, 2021

Tips to Avoid CMS Noncompliance for Call Centers Selling Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPD)

From the point of first contact all the way through the enrollment process, it’s critical to stay compliant with guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and avoid noncompliance. Here are a few important ways to prevent and correct noncompliance.

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November 16, 2020

Cue adds CRM widget, expands telephony integration, and more.

Cue, an Atlanta-based software company, announced earlier this week the release of the newest version of their software solution that will further enable phone-based sales and service reps to improve productivity and drive results both during and after calls.

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September 14, 2020

Simplifying Re-Enrollment Through Your Insurance Contact Centers

As insurers navigate work during a global pandemic, challenges are magnified: training new agents to learn your systems, manage the conversation, make sure they capture customer information correctly, ensure compliance, and hit their call metrics. Work requires a different approach – a guided conversation tool that plugs into your CRM.

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March 25, 2020

Meeting Demand In A Crisis

The urgency of the current crisis is requiring companies to adapt to the challenges of the market conditions. It’s tough to balance the challenges of battling the pandemic with the need to keep the economy going.

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March 11, 2020

Increase Your Contact Center Agent Efficiency

As with many things in life, the Pareto Principle, named after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, applies to contact center efficiencies, too. And in a call center, it might mean that the 20% of calls that go off script require 80% of the time agents spend on the phone.

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August 30, 2019

Boost Productivity With These Tools

Most of us have been hearing that “time is money” longer than we can remember. Here are 4 apps that help us increase productivity and track projects.

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August 15, 2019

Objection Handling: Common Sales Objections & How to Respond

If you’ve worked in sales for any length of time, you’ve probably faced at least a few objections from prospects and customers. Objections don’t always have to be a hard no. In fact, when a prospect gives a reason, they’re presenting you with an opportunity to clarify or reiterate the value proposition and address their specific concerns. Here are a few common objections and some thoughts on how to address them.

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June 20, 2019

6 Blogs Every Sales Professional Should Read

Whether you’re an executive, a sales manager, an account executive, or a customer success rep, gaining wisdom and insight from others can help you reach your goals more quickly and effectively.

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June 7, 2019

Strengthen Your Customer Success Team

As your company grows, it may become clear that a new or bigger team is needed to focus on customer success. Here are a few steps you can take to build a strong customer success team.

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May 14, 2019

5 Business Podcasts We Love

As podcasts evolve, it can be hard to choose which ones to listen to. Here are a few of our favorites.

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April 30, 2019

3 Tips For Sales Coaching Success

Sales coaching is a key component to effective sales management. Help your teams get results with these tips.

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