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Be Positive About Your Customer Service Issues

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Then you finally do reach a live person and you are so fed up with all of the time wasted, that you start fuming towards the person on the other end of the phone. Imagine how much more receptive the customer service representative would be if you tried to deal with your issue in a more positive manner. How would you feel?

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Good Customer Service Can Go A Long Way | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Good Customer Service Can Go A Long Way by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 24, 2010 For a small business, customer retention can prove as profitable as sourcing new customers. But, what makes good customer service? So, listen to them.

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Walmart’s dismal customer service scores drive customers away

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Since 2007, Walmart department and discount stores repeatedly have been labeled with the dubious distinction of having the “worst customer service in America.” Yet, shoppers can be a forgiving lot if customer service personnel are at the job and eager to please, but that doesn’t seem to happen much at Walmart.

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How not to act when customer service fails miserably

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This week was a drama-filled example of a customer “gone wild” when an incredibly frustrated customer service recording from Reddit was made public on YouTube. Was the customer service rule at the company never to hang up on anyone or be fired?

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Customer service a lot less friendly in the skies

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Now we all know that airlines are our favorite subjects when it comes to consumer complaints and lack of customer service along with banks, cell phone providers, and internet companies, but the lack of communication and listening to their customers are the one constant complaint for all of the organizations.

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How to Lose a Customer and a Few More!

Professional Assistant Blog

Money, of course, is important, but what about the customer? Providing excellent customer service is crucial. Passing the buck to another co-worker or department can result in customer frustration and might end in a spin off of negative results. Keep in mind that they are the ones that are paying your salary.

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Top 5 Sales Tips for Small Business

The Small Business Blog

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk They all have to do their part by providing excellent customer service. Without exception, all of your staff need an in-depth knowledge of the product or service that you provide. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player.

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