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Google to cut thousands of search quality rater jobs after dropping contract with Appen

Search Engine Land

Appen, an Australian data services company that Google contracted with for a large number of its third-party search quality raters, was notified by Google that its contract is ending on March 19, 2024. Appen is one of a few sources that Google uses to contract quality raters. What search quality raters do.

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6 martech contract gotchas to be aware of

Martech

Contracts are complex for a reason. I’ve seen and heard of my share of contract gotchas. When you decide to churn from the vendor, does your contract allow you to keep and use the data you’ve pulled into your CRM or other systems after the relationship ends? Service-level agreements (SLAs).

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How to amend a contract (Addendum)

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Written contracts are a great way of setting boundaries for a business relationship between two parties. Even though the original contract may seem like carved in stone agreement, unexpected situations may occur and oblige the parties to come up with a contract amendment. What is a contract amendment?

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How Tech Can Improve Your B2B Customer Service

Sales Pop!

Technology has revolutionized customer service. New technologies are emerging that will transform the way companies deliver customer service in the years to come. Businesses that learn about these technologies today are well-equipped to integrate them into their customer service operations and maximize their value.

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What is Outside Sales? Everything You Need to Know in 2024

Veloxy

Defining Outside Sales: A Closer Look Outside sales is the practice of selling products and services through direct, in-person interactions, setting it apart from inside sales, which operates remotely. This ability distinguishes them from other sales professionals.

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How to negotiate a contract

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Contract negotiation is essential for modern businesses, but it isn’t always easy. Let’s talk about contract negotiation in more depth. What is a contract negotiation? Contract negotiation is when two or more people discuss the current terms of a contract and come to a new, legally binding agreement.

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A CX reality check: When good intentions meet clunky execution

Martech

My contract is ending soon, and the flier invited me to set up an appointment to speak with a sales representative over the phone to find a new package to switch to before my promotional pricing ends. A significant source of friction is a customer going to a store or reaching out via a call or chat to speak with a representative.

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