We’re closing out November with some great new apps.

Customer support is one of the most critical functions of retail businesses. When your support processes function smoothly, they inspire the confidence of your customers and contribute to increased retention and lifetime value. This is particularly true during the last-mile-delivery phase. Quality support, especially in the last mile, helps demonstrate the robustness of your organizational processes, boosts profits, and contributes to an increase in the perceived credibility of your brand.

If your customers have an issue with your product or service, they expect you to offer fast, reliable, and convenient customer support. If you fail in this important area, you might lose a customer forever. In this handbook, we’re going to look at the key ways to help you master the art of customer support.

Holidays have become the holy grail for many businesses, and Black Friday is the mother of them all. In 2018, Adobe reported that Black Friday’s online sales alone totaled $6.22 billion. More than 165 million people shopped over the course of last year’s Thanksgiving weekend and spent an average of $413 each. Black Friday—and its partner Cyber Monday—has become a global phenomenon that’s inspired a three-week frenzy of retail activity.

In just about two weeks, on December 11 and 12, leading European startups and technologists alike will be coming together at TechCrunch Disrupt in Berlin. This will mark our second participation to the event after a successful first time in San Francisco back in October when we unveiled winning Capterra's 'Best Ease of Use' award.