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MARCH 30, 2011

The front line employees are often the representatives who will have to make decisions when it comes to customer complaints, customer questions, and overall customer satisfaction. The art of customer service stretches well beyond the product, the prices, and the reliability of an organization.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Consumer Reports does qualify their list as neither an approval or disapproval of an organization as a whole, but Tod Marks, the senior editor and resident shopping expert states it is about “specific policies regarded as customer friendly.” photo credit: kholkute.

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MARCH 7, 2011

“Wow&# customer service isn’t about what we learn in manuals; it’s about behaviors and the development and encouragement of excellent habits. Every employee can contribute to outstanding customer service, share with others, and together display the professionalism every organization desires.

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JANUARY 4, 2011

The case of Systemgraph, a support company approved by Apple, and Greek physician Dimitris Papadimitriadis are becoming an Internet sensation, and it’s all about customer service or the lack thereof – depending which side you find defensible that is. He did not purchase the computer from Systemgraph.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

After all, the economy was booming and a realtor could scarcely keep any home inventory available for new buyers, and so the prices kept climbing while customers lined up at the cash registers. Home Depot scored an overall ranking of 95.81 – ranking number 30 out of 553 companies that have a Customer Service Scoreboard rating.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. The pleasant voice on the Zappos end assured her that she could return the dress, and there would be no delivery or return charges; just that the customer would have to “touch&# the box to return it.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Hardly sounds like much customer service was going on. Dozens of surveys state that customers will pay more for a better customer service experience. cashmere sweater sale, and who found and purchased 47 inch LED televisions for $199.00. So now statistics and polls get confusing.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Culture is how an organization operates whether you chalk it up to customs, attitudes, or etiquette. I doubt there’s a customer service story about successful culture that does not include the examples of Zappos or the Ritz Carlton, but don’t we all want our own unique successful culture?

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MAY 11, 2011

Great products and great service add up to a successful business, and keeping your customers coming back and spending their money in your organization continues to be more competitive. Occasionally send your customers a small trinket honoring your appreciation of your clients; it doesn’t have to be expensive.

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MAY 10, 2011

Great products and great service add up to a successful business, and keeping your customers coming back and spending their money in your organization continues to be more competitive. Occasionally send your customers a small trinket honoring your appreciation of your clients; it doesn’t have to be expensive.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Many of her friends and customers who I work with have had positive results modifying their loans; the process although at times frustrating and record intensive has helped many families remain in their homes with a more affordable monthly payment. Limiting talk time is not going to improve customer engagement.

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JUNE 21, 2011

Consumer Reports tell us that organizations rarely listen to the surveys they ask when we hear the infamous, “Your call is very important to us. Please don’t hang up.&# Getting through to a real person is the number one complaint of customers who either need help with their service or product or have a complaint.

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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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JULY 9, 2012

British Airways has initiated a new customer service program called “Know Me.” Passengers purchasing tickets argue that buying an airline ticket doesn’t give the company permission to hunt for one’s personal information. Customer service for Web users?

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APRIL 23, 2011

Organizations can’t honor every customer request not to mention that companies do not have unlimited resources even making it possible to never have to say “no.&# Sometimes we don’t know how people are going to react, but we don’t want to lose someone’s loyalty – much less their business.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The National Retail Foundation along with American Express listed the top ten retailers for best customer service selected by shoppers in their sixth annual Customers’ Choice Survey. The survey encompassed consumer attitudes toward retailers’ customer service and how retailers promote best practices.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

For as long as most of us can remember, the airlines industry has always scored the worst customer service marks on almost all surveys. Within the airline industry, the marks for whom is doing it better for passengers may have seemed significant, but let’s face it, the airlines industry doesn’t really care how we feel.

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APRIL 8, 2011

The experiences closely resembled the 1995 Seinfeld sitcom about the Soup Nazi; the name was used as an exaggeration of the excessively strict rules he had for his patrons if they wanted to purchase the delicious soups he offered at his small establishment. In reality, that particular episode was modeled after New York soup vendor Al Yeganeh.

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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. My father would say “Why are you working so hard – it doesn’t say Debbie Vision over the door?&#

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JANUARY 22, 2013

For many of us the ultimate in business growth and success is repeat business, because these are the very loyal customers who will not only return for another service or purchase, but these are the very same people who will tell others why they have chosen us and advise them to follow our successful paths.

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Customers Rock!

JANUARY 24, 2012

This post is part of the Social ROI Blog Carnival at Think Customers: the 1to1 Media blog. There are many ways to measure the success of social media at an organization. Finding ROI in your social media initiatives doesn’t have to be imaginary. Other costs are not quite as obvious. Sanuk is another example.

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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. A recent report from a cloud contact provider stated 85% of consumers retaliate against a company with bad customer service.

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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. The company considers social media an extension of their brand, however it’s not that easy, and it’s not just about purchasing the software.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

One of the most significant changes only gives customers one reward point per transaction as opposed to one point per item purchased. Starbucks claims it just holds up the checkout lines, while customers are in a tizzy because they earn far fewer points now and still spend the same amount of money.

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JULY 16, 2012

In other words, the most successful organizations work on selling the way customers want to buy while making it easy for buyers to find you. ” Following the correct route, the organization arrives at the ultimate reward of success. .”

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

Customer experience doesn’t just begin and end with a visit to the store, an interaction with a sales representative, and the subsequent purchase of the product. Our overall customer experience is the quality aggregate of an entire organization. So the experience begins.

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JUNE 23, 2011

In Arizona, at the Oro Valley Public Library, customer appreciation cards are given to everyone when they make a purchase at one of the bookstores for more than $5. Each time they get a stamp, and when they get ten stamps, the card can be redeemed at any of the affiliated book stores for $5 off any purchase.

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AUGUST 12, 2011

A recent survey conducted by American Express shows Americans demanding better customer service as compared to last year. Statistics showed 70 percent of consumers willing to spend 13 percent more for “WOW&# service as compared to 2010 when only 55 percent of consumers were only willing to spend 9 percent more.

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APRIL 23, 2012

Mr. Shapiro’s organization provides research, training, and consulting services to Fortune 500 corporations on how to improve customer service. The author presents examples in each chapter in order to highlight the advantages of nurturing customer relationships. Good customer service is good for today.

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JUNE 7, 2011

I know the phrase “customer value&# is tossed around training sessions and customer service seminars, but I often wonder how objective organizations really are in their evaluations. How is customer value therefore determined? My 70+ year-old mother chose the Sharp 32″ because of the price.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Entrepreneur magazine writer Micah Solomon stated there are several important elements retailers need to concentrate on in order to gain customer loyalty. A successful organization must anticipate customer wishes, provide fast service, and dedicate themselves to acknowledging each returning customer.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

According to Strativity Group Customer Experience Management, which provides customer experience services, a recent Sydney, Australia study found 48 percent of executives increasing their investments in customer experience over the past three years by at least ten percent. The office staff follows up on customer service.

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JANUARY 31, 2012

AT&T sold 9.4 It was only a matter of time before retailers were able to provide customer service giving consumers a more direct route to resolve problems than either visiting the brick and mortar establishment, on the phone, or in front of the computer. million of these in the fourth quarter of 2011. photo credit: Symic.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

While successful businesses have always been about price, quality, and customer service, what can an organization do to guarantee that a particular customer will keep coming back? With so much competition out there and everyone trying to outdo each other, building customer loyalty is not an easy task.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Every successful business has to attract customers or clients. We need to persuade them to purchase our product or service, buy a lot of our product or service, return to do more business with us because they were pleased, and then tell their friends and family how great we are.

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APRIL 15, 2011

Managing customer expectations are closely tied to an organization’s consistent and accurate ability to communicate. When there are poorly managed expectations and neglectful follow-up procedures, customers become confused, disappointed, and frustrated. Let us assume a customer comes into a store to purchase a smart phone.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

The input came from reporters and editors and covered shopping, travel, hospitality, and telecommunications, and identifies some good and some frowned upon shopping policies of 20 popular organizations. Wal-Mart for their return policy refunding cash (for purchases under $25), gift cards (for purchases over $25), or an even exchange. .

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