5 Tips for Winning the B2B Sales Marathon

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Sales is tricky and difficult; and when you throw in a whole board of stakeholders and a hefty analysis for ROI, it becomes a lot more complicated, expensive, and strategic on both ends. B2B sales are a marathon of researching, connecting, marketing and selling, and certainly not a sprint. B2B sales involve selling the idea … Read more

What Are Customer Retention Strategies?

Successful customer retention is a major sign of business health and it is closely related to the growing concept of customer success through a well-established customer care center. It works simultaneously as a marketing strategy while also aligning the company’s vision as part of its strategic goals. Customer retention means you are focused on developing a long-term relationship with the … Read more

Tips for Ensuring Your Virtual Assistants Do Not Slack Off

Originally posted as an answer on Quora for If you have multiple virtual assistants across multiple businesses, how can you be sure that they are not slacking off? Answer by Shakira, Operations Manager – Project and Growth, IdeasUnlimited shakira@osbprovider.com Hiring a virtual assistant to provide administrative support, marketing support, technical support, or any other kind of support services required by … Read more

Disruption and Reinvention in the Telecommunications Industry

Here is an important question for you: Why do firms run businesses?The most common answer is: To generate profits and achieve a sustainable position in the market. The telecommunication industry has been trying to replicate this capital-intensive industry synergy, but without moving beyond the orthodox consumer models. Therefore, with partial redundancy of voice and texting … Read more

Swedish Customer Service Can Be “Sweet” (Swede!)

Ikea. Delicious meatballs. ABBA. Sweden has provided the world with some legendary gifts. So maybe it is time for the world to give back. We could do this by helping expand business presence in Sweden. IdeasUnlimited wants to take that sunny Swedish disposition and put it on display with our Swedish customer service par excellence. With friendliness … Read more

The Benefits of a Call Center for Small Business

“Why should I pay for call center services? How does this benefit me? I struggle as it is!” I’m sure these are all things you are mentioning in a cold sweat. But don’t be alarmed! I have some great news for you: a call center for small business can cut costs for you long term and ease … Read more

How IU’s US Remote Workers Are Making a Difference in the Workplace

Helpful. Valuable. Friendly remote workers. By the time you finish this article, when you see these adjectives, you will think of IU’s very own Hannah S. She is a fantastic representation of the premier quality found in our US remote team. As the Account Manager/Head Admin (Finance), Hannah ‘adds up’ to what makes IdeasUnlimited such a wonderful place to work … Read more

God morgen! A New Era of Norwegian Customer Service

When you say the word ‘Norway’ what comes to mind? Is it the fjords? Skiing? Or maybe the glorious Vikings? Whatever stereotype you choose, good Norwegian customer support is likely not in the top ten. IdeasUnlimited is here to help change that. We can help take your companies’ online web presence and sales and elevate … Read more

How to Get Yourself a Secret Weapon

Some Tips to Map Virtual Assistance Requirements and Benefits of a Virtual Assistant for Your Business The owner of a home-based catering service was rude to my friend when contacted for order confirmation and delivery date. As a result, my friend cancelled the order despite an explanatory message from the owner that it happened due … Read more