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Bringing more customer service strategies to traditional shopping stores

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In 2010, Forrester Research stated that retail online sales had grown 11 percent and expected increases of 10 percent a year through 2014. By 2014, consumer purchases using e-retail is expected to exceed $249 billion. Customers like to touch, feel, and taste; it’s all part of the retail experience.

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Ten Small Business Trends You Need to Embrace in 2015

Tips From T. Marie

This week we will say goodbye to 2014 and welcome a new year. It was so much easier to purchase content or re-post someone else’s content with scant changes. Customer Service Goes SOCIAL. Any customer with access to social media now has an audience of millions to share their gripes about your business with.

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The Talbott Hotel, Chicago

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Now that is customer service! I’ve heard many hotels talk about this issue over the years but the Talbott does seem to have a real concern for the environment and can be seen in their extensive recycling programme, green technology and purchasing carbon offsetting. Advertised minimum rate is $139 per person (March 2014).

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Rebranding? 7 Keys to Ensure a Smooth Transition

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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.) This article was published in October 2014 and has been updated. Keep an open mind.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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She is also a national speaker focused on elevating customer service and has a multi-year partnership with the NBA as proud NBA sponsors of the Orlando Magic. Los Angeles based CEO and founder Erik Huberman launched Hawke Media in 2014. Erik Huberman. Founder, CEO, podcast host, author.

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