Andrea Kalli

MARCH 25, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, it is something that can really happen for small, efficient, and ultra-effective internet businesses. Social media gives small businesses the power to outshine their large opponents, outmaneuver major corporations, and with a bit of dedication and work, eventually beat their more powerful opponents.

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MAY 21, 2012

There is no relaxing elevator music where I can work until an agent answers; instead I’m forced to listen to a litany of advertisements offering me more services that might very well call me back to this same maze of customer service mediocrity. So what makes Zappos.com a leader in customer service?

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Catch Friday

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Social media can be your tool for minimizing the confusion of the public with any issue related to your business. When you practice active social media marketing or even active online public relations then you are taking active part in building and maintaining your business’ reputation online.

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

At the time and day this poor service happens we are angry, and we vow the moment we get home we will get a letter out to the CEO of the company and reiterate the miserable events of either our last purchase or service. Still imagine all the damage this entire bad customer service experience has had on the business.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

Every business is bound to have unhappy customers; there’s always some variable that can go wrong despite all safeguards to make things perfect. Great customer service extends beyond answering the phone after two rings, beyond the twitter and Facebook entries, and even beyond the gentle ego stroking of an already angry customer.

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Customers Rock!

MAY 4, 2012

As customers, isn’t this what we are hoping to find in the businesses we frequent? Whether the business is a restaurant serving hungry travelers or a company providing office supplies, we want things to work for US, the way WE want them to; we don’t want to be inconvenienced. .” Who wouldn’t want to eat there?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Jaguar of North America has just been recognized as a JD Power 2011 Customer Service Champion which means they have excelled in their own industry by delivering superior service to their US customers. According to JD Power, Jaguar is noted for standing out by satisfying customers with new-vehicle sales experiences.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Culture is how an organization operates whether you chalk it up to customs, attitudes, or etiquette. It’s difficult to define because every business has a culture, but how effectively does it serve a company, and if we want to transform our culture can we really do it? And that was before the bride purchased even a garter.

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Tips From T. Marie

DECEMBER 30, 2014

That means responsive websites, cloud storage of shared documents and ease of communicating via email and social media. Hiring a company to write content for you or to cull content from other places and rework it slightly for your purposes just doesn’t cut it anymore, and don’t you dare let anyone tell you that it does.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 4, 2010

A number of references to your company, perhaps some LinkedIn answers, a blog comments or two? Social media has taken over the web. Your name and your picture are becoming more valuable than your company name ever could be. Your company name or your personal name? Your company name or your personal name?

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

The buzz phrase “social listening,” also known as social media monitoring, can help organizations and businesses be more effective and build stronger brand relationships. Perhaps the Dell story with the “power to do more” further explains the concept of “social listening.”

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MARCH 22, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. And what’s more interesting is that when you visit the store or buy something from the company’s store or website, many of these things are apparent. For example: Easy access displays. Inventory tracking.

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Make or Break Moments

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

The sales associate greeted us with a smile, a basket to gather our purchases and the knowledge that you can get a pair of earrings free with the purchase of two other pair. My daughter finally made her selections and I retrieve my checkbook only to discover that I can only write the check for up to $40 of the purchase.

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Make or Break Moments

JULY 9, 2010

Maybe that doesn’t seem like a lot of years for some businesses but they are a computer company. Big main frame machines that took up an entire room in a company, cost millions of dollars and required special cooling so they didn’t over heat. Have you looked at the possibility of reinventing what you offer your customers?

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

In the world of social media, where consumers publicly speak out against poor customer service, it has been estimated that U.S. businesses can lose $60 billion in future sales of goods and services. For at least 70% of the purchasing population, the first line of complaint begins with a phone call.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 20, 2010

I was invited to speak on Earning Customer Loyalty - a great passion of mine, but the best part of my day was the keynote presentation by Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends. Isn’t the goal to make it easy for our customers/prospects to do business with us? You Betcha! So what is the first step? Good luck!

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

“They are looking to learn how to make or purchase things made especially for them,&# she said. I was reading the posts over at Small Business Trends (something I highly recommend you do) and ran across an article by Barry Moltz entitled the 10 Customer Service Trends of 2010.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 15, 2010

He went through 16 hours of unpaid training and had to purchase the sales kit prior to making any money so he is invested in the process. He’s just following the sales pitch; thrilled when anyone makes a purchase. Reading your post reminds me of what we deliver at the company I work for. It is quite an experience.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 7, 2010

Further investigation from CustServ’s blog led me to the article from Genesys that shares the details of the customer service survey of 16 countries. The article details the survey particulars (about 500 people per country surveyed), the worst hit industries, what ticked customers off and what set businesses apart.

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Make or Break Moments

AUGUST 9, 2010

She hollered out one day a couple months ago “Deb – the hoola hoops that you wanted just came in – they are on aisle two.&# I had mentioned wanting to purchase a bunch of hoola hoops for another friend of mine LAST FALL and yet she remembered. People make the company. It isn’t the name over the door.

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 4, 2010

Ever since his book Tribes came out and he invited the hale and hearty to purchase his book sight unseen two months before publication and join his TRIIIBES ning and band together – I have been a fan. But I had a passion for making a difference and it is that same passion I bring to my own customers. All inspired by Seth Godin.

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Customers Rock!

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

As you will see in Greg’s book, the time is really right for this type of marketing to make a huge impact through a fresh, individualized channel, social media. Chapter 7, From Reach to Relationships takes this concept into the realm of the customer and their social networks. More Than Interesting Tweets.

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Make or Break Moments

MAY 11, 2010

The company didn’t come to the customer. The customer went to the company. The company had “set me and forgot me.&# I wasn’t a squeaky wheel and so apparantely didn’t warrant attention. So this week I did the same thing. People loved that.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. It helped companies maintain and improve customer relationships and hone in on the most successful and promising target audiences. It can give the names of their children or favorite charities.

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

The study, done by Fore See Results stated that Amazon offered the safest and best online opportunities, but also showed the lesser e-commerce sites slipping and failing to meet the improving standards of the larger companies. The survey was based on five main categories: Quality of service. Functionality. Merchandise.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? www.allround-invoice.com Recent Trackbacks uberVU - social comments : Social comments and analytics for this post. You want the whole tree."

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Small Business CEO

JULY 1, 2013

Your potential clients eagerly punch in those buying keywords to actively seek your business and make their next purchase. No company will have 100% positive reviews 100% of the time. Staying on top of your company reviews should be a key component of your marketing strategy. Here’s how to do it: 1. Analyze the Bad Review.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Yesterday I purchased dog food from Petco ; hence a receipt offering me $2.00 When the company allows customers to steer conversations based on their needs, wants, opinions, and questions, feedback gets more personal.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The holiday campaigns have begun; sales all over television, billboards, and online social media. So as a seasoned shopper, I look to the companies I trust. Provide links with social media so customers can feel they are part of the community and have confidence in the store. photo credit: SoWa Sundays.

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APRIL 21, 2014

I’ve often thought that customer loyalty was all about making the customer the king by maintaining transparent ethical practices, sound policies, and impressive customer service. Now QR codes can track our demographics including how many visits we have had, what we purchased, and even our methods of shopping.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

It seems that bad customer service can benefit a business, and while companies scurry to hide their bad reviews and complaints from customers, others revel in the dishonesty. His mission statement echos, “if a customer costs him money, he tells them where to go.&#. It’s not even based on fact.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

The top companies never create doubt with their customers. They provide flawless service of the highest caliber thus creating high levels of customer trust. Not every company can operate as consistently as the Ritz Carlton or Zappos, but positive problem resolution can build customer engagement.

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DECEMBER 15, 2010

No one is immune to lousy customer service, but I may be more critical because I write a daily blog about customer service and often my own experiences. If your letter goes to a general customer service department, it may very well get lost and most likely never be answered. photo credit: Oran Viriyincy.

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JULY 16, 2012

The book was written by Kristin Zhivago, a Revenue Coach and worldwide speaker who helps CEOs and entrepreneurs understand what customers really want and how they want to buy. In a nutshell, Roadmap to Revenue helps us understand the customer-centric instead of the common company-centric mindset.

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Success

JANUARY 30, 2023

To customers, a brand is the promise of an experience as well as the experience of that promise being delivered. Some aspects of your brand (great sensory appeal, supreme customer service , excellent training, meeting deadlines , etc.) Their feedback can be crucial for ensuring a positive customer experience.

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Success

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

To achieve your goals, you must develop a customer care policy that’s understood and adhered to by every member of your team. Your customer service, sales and marketing teams, and even IT and contractors must understand your corporate retention program for maximum impact. I recently experienced this with a camera purchase.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Other Great Business Blogs Social Media for Business WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Martin Everard Benefits Of Building A Home Business Is There More Financial Hardship To Come? www.allround-invoice.com Recent Trackbacks uberVU - social comments : Social comments and analytics for this post. You want the whole tree."

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