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Improving Customer Service

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BusinessWeek - Smart Answers imageSmall businesses can differentiate themselves from competitors by providing excellent, consistent responses to customers. Ashu Roy, CEO of software company eGain, gives tips for improving service by e-mail, Web chat, or phone

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