Blog : Programs
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The industry-wide transition to subscription demands a new approach to service portfolio design. The result is a shift from service portfolios designed for post-sales issue resolution to a expanded role …
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To be fully successful with services you will need to be proficient in the right capabilities and have the maturity to execute. This article introduces the six characteristics of highly …
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This article introduces practices to grow revenue by enabling Sales to sell services and to overcome customer objections.
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Services are the key to maximizing recurring revenue when companies have the capability to define, sell, and deliver the services customers need. Customers that have access to success focused services …
2.12.22 Read Time: 2 Mins
Modern, well-defined post-sales service portfolios that combine elements of Customer Support and Customer Success can significantly increase your ability to help customers use and apply products; reduce churn; and expand …
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Customer Success Management encompasses the practices, programs, resources, tools, and metrics required to help customers successfully use products to achieve their desired business outcomes.
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In a subscription economy your support value proposition is likely out of date. If your value proposition is based on promising access to updates and service level response its time …
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To be successful with Services, you must establish a Service plan. To be effective, the Service plan must clearly define the role of Services within your company, prioritize service initiatives …
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Technology service programs are evolving to offer new value and benefits such as use and adoption assistance and resources to help attain successful outcomes. As technology service programs change service …
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Higher levels of customer proficiency lead to faster product adoption and less need for support assistance. Leverage these 10 strategies will help customers develop essential product skills.
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How much should you charge for Support? It’s a driving question as your organization seeks to drive recurring revenue growth. And it’s a balancing act. Let’s explore a Support pricing …
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Companies that attach services to their core products, professional services firms, and companies that sell their products as-a-service need to be aware of revenue recognition standard (ASC 606).
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Company executives understand that selling services alongside core product offerings leads to greater alignment and customer value, while subsequently decreasing the likelihood of customer churn and loss of recurring revenue. …
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Industry average performance is not good enough. To maximize support and maintenance contract revenue you need a clear picture of your current situation or a plan to understand and mitigate …
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Service and Success programs are a significant source of revenue. To assure that they yield their maximum revenue potential, treat service portfolios as strategic offerings in the corporate portfolio by …
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If you want to make money from support, you need to charge for it and most technology companies do.
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Every technical support organization should have service level guidelines as a basis for determining how to prioritize cases and allocate resources and for managing consistent expectations with customers. Introducing service …
