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Yext founder Howard Lerman on why customer-centric companies are built to last
Learn how Yext became a leading enterprise B2B SaaS company courted by Google.
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How CX helps healthcare SMBs earn healthy bottom lines
Smaller healthcare companies stand to grow strong on a foundation of great customer experiences.
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“Funding squeeze” does not spell doom and gloom for startups seeking VC
Cooler heads will prevail in the new startups funding landscape. Check out these tips for continued growth and success.
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Startup growth-hacking strategies are not one-size-fits-all
The best startups growth "hack" is building on a solid foundation. Check out these top tips for getting the unsexy things right first.
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What is a customer base? 9 strategies to build and grow it
A customer base is an audience that buys products or services from a business. Learn how businesses build customer bases to support stable growth.
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LendIt + Zendesk: Trust is a must for fintechs
Find out how fintech startups can earn customers' trust and keep it with good customer service, consistent execution, and strong company cultures.
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3 ways healthtech startups are improving the patient experience
VC funding for healthtech startups is at an all-time high. Here's how industry leaders are rethinking the healthcare experience, from app visits to doctor visits.
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Why Cloud 100 startups are investing in CX
The Forbes Cloud 100 List recognizes the top cloud and software startups. Find out why so many of these companies are prioritizing customer experience.
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3 essential customer service tips that SaaS startups need to know
Cloud computing is the norm in our distributed, digital-first world, and startups need digital-first support strategies to help them grow by gaining and retaining customers.
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Why customer service matters for fintech startups
Personal finance is so important to consumers that more than a third of Americans review their…
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Startups podcast: 4 startups on how they're solving for a post-pandemic world
As we look to a future full of new challenges, startup leaders reflect on how we can make life better in the post-pandemic world.
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DonorsChoose shares tips for startups navigating uncertainty
This year, teachers have been working harder than ever to support their students as they navigate…
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Messaging tips for startups
Messaging might feel ambitious now, but you can still plan for it down the road, and there are more than a few reasons why you should.
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Q&A with Chatdesk: How to make the holiday season a CX success
Chatdesk co-founders Aneto Okonkwo and Andrew Olaleye share customer service tips to help keep the holidays merry and bright.
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Choosing a customer service solution for your startup
Nearly half of startup leaders we surveyed for the Startups CX Benchmark Report 2020 said they…
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Startup Central — Telling the customer journey story with data
All businesses to map their customer journey, even startups. Find out how data tools can help you connect the dots and tell a compelling story about your customers.
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Startup Central — The human guide to leading remote teams
WFH is here to stay. In this guide, we talk to startup leaders about how they're facilitating productive, human collaboration from anywhere.
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