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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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Or what about an elegant restaurant that has a dress code prohibiting shorts? Instead of turning someone away, a restaurant staffer escorts him to a private closet that has “loaner pants.” A couple of hours later, the happy patron pays his $200 tab; he will return to the restaurant nine times the next year.

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How to Survive a Recession, According to a 91-Year-Old Business

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Speculation of another impending recession battered the confidence of small-business owners, as indicated by monthly surveys conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business. My dad told me: ‘Rick, if you want the restaurant to run well, be in the restaurant.’ Great advice.”

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How Women Are Rising in Business

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The women surveyed in Guidant’s “ 2023 Small Business Trends ” report were primarily motivated to become entrepreneurs due to being “ready to be their own boss” (28%) and “[dissatisfied] with corporate America” (23%), with only 13% seeking to pursue their passions. I mean ‘Your life will be improved by the ascendance of women.’”

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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Unfortunately, the entire experience was spoiled by an incident at a popular breakfast restaurant. Having allies at work isn’t just about having a confidant or an enforcer of policies. It was a short trip, and I was looking forward to visiting the “Live Entertainment Capital of The World.” What brings you to town?”

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Consumer Reports’ fast food survey echoes public demand for service

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That McDonald’s motto “I’m Lovin’ It&# didn’t have much influence on the June 30 Consumer Reports’ survey where 36,700 subscribers made a total of 98,000 visits to 53 fast-food chains. Empathica, a customer service management firm, surveyed 3,000 U.S. Good service valued over good food?

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

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From a number of surveys carried out this year, including the Practically Perfect PA Industry Snapshot we can see that assistants are still spending most of their time managing their Executive’s diary. According to the National PA Survey 78% of assistants still feel that the profession is undervalued as a career choice.

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How Do You Know When Your Customers Are Starting to Stray?

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I found a few restaurants in the area using the iPhone app Around Me and picked one based on the menu and reviews. The restaurant was packed, which is always a good sign. Simple ways to survey customers Rarely will our customers confide in us. We were initially happy with our selection. photo credit: dougtone.