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8 Ways to Lose in Business

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Remember that the customer is king. The following customer service truths were compiled from various studies: Poor service is the No. The average dissatisfied customer tells seven others of their dissatisfaction. Excellence is not a policy decision. 2 reason companies lose business.

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U.S. airlines improving customer service?

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The trade industry organization Airlines for America has reported customer service for airlines improving in three different areas. CNN states mishandled baggage was at an all time low for 2011 – 3.39 Give customers what they want Southwest Airlines topped all of their rivals again in the. drop from 2010.

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Has the holiday shopping season started off with quality customer service?

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Hardly sounds like much customer service was going on. Dozens of surveys state that customers will pay more for a better customer service experience. But even though the sales were huge, the shoppers all agreed on what they look for in outstanding customer service. photo credit: Hotcouponworld.com.

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Employ more customer service options to provide a concierge level of excellence

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It’s true that not every company can employ the 24/7 quality phone service of a corporation like American Express, but customers look for the least amount of work they have to do in order to be the happiest with their purchases. In 2011, over 72.6 In 2011, over 72.6

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Book Review: Delivering Happiness By Tony Hsieh

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. This has been Zappos’ business model: Build a business driven by customer service based on happiness. Happiness is their total business philosophy that thrives within their office walls and extends into how they interact with their customers and co-workers. Follow me on t witte r.

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CRM Magazine's Small Business Suite CRM Winners

Small Business Labs

Defining Small Business Innovation 2010 Top 10 Small Business Trends Intuit Future of Small Business Resources The Changing Face of Entrepreneurs The Connected World of Entrepreneurs Disclosure Policy Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Web/Tech women work/life balance

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