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MARCH 19, 2013

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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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

What are some of the incentives businesses offer to maximize a customer’s buying experience? Shoppers will be looking for the best prices, discounts, free shipping, coupons, and blowout sales, however organizations that match the atmosphere with the merchandise will find an increase in buyers and an increase in sales.

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DECEMBER 16, 2011

In a global survey, Accenture wrote about deteriorating customer service and how most of us have at least switched one of our own service providers because we were displeased that our expectations had not been met. The consumer no longer will deal with that organization, and the company has lost a customer.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

In the neighborhood deli, your favorite flavor of coffee cream sits waiting for you in the refrigerator, and at the office supply store the owner knows the brand of your copier and offers you a 10 percent discount because you are a regular customer. How an organization handles the situation can differentiate you from the competition.

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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. But even though the sales were huge, the shoppers all agreed on what they look for in outstanding customer service. photo credit: Hotcouponworld.com.

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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Standard Operating Procedures and automated processes such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software serve critical roles for scalability of enterprise generally. Your business’ customer service and general responsiveness are critical to your brand. But they serve brand and marketing scalability roles too.

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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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DECEMBER 10, 2010

Are you still showing your customers that you appreciate their business all year round? You want to show sincere appreciation for customer patronage and want them to feel valued for making the choice of spending their hard-earned money at your organization. Take care of your customers and attract new ones.

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Customers Rock!

AUGUST 16, 2012

Social media has pushed customer service to the forefront for many organizations. Responses are often faster in social media than they are in traditional service channels, since social media makes everything extremely visible. In my book , I talk about Killer Customer Service. Expectations.

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All Things Admin

JUNE 23, 2021

Customer service. Systems help you stay organized, both in and out of the office. They’re documentable, repeatable, proven processes that provide consistency and demonstrate the value you bring to your organization. You can get a 30% discount when you subscribe through us. Project management. Human resources.

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Customers Rock!

MARCH 30, 2010

The radio program is really an extension of this blog; you get to hear my voice as part of an hour-long conversation around the topics we all know and love here: customer experience, customer service, loyalty, marketing, and social media. Customers have changed, and customer expectations have greatly changed!

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 24, 2013

If you don’t see these options, call customer service and request them, the company may not realize there is a market for it yet. Organic T-Shirts With Your Logo. Sites like ooShirts.com offer organic t-shirts that are great for promoting your business. Order some for your team to wear in office, or at social functions.

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Allwork

JUNE 29, 2023

To further enhance the sense of belonging and boost future sales, consider incorporating the following tips inspired by customer service courses: Foster team connections : Introduce new members to your entire team, enabling them to know who to approach for specific needs or inquiries.

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Customers Rock!

MARCH 6, 2010

I am pleased to have Kevin Stirtz as a guest blogger today here at Customers Rock! Kevin Stirtz is the Amazing Service Guy , a speaker and trainer who helps organizations of all kinds deliver Amazing Customer Service. His recent book: More Loyal Customers has won 5 star reviews at Amazon.com. Here’s why: 1.

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Eco-Office Gals

DECEMBER 23, 2012

By optimizing your linking strategy, focusing on engaging content (both visual and textual), and using these platforms to appropriately push promotions (advertising, discounts, and so on) you can really use the mobile and online space to your advantage (paper-free). Customer service. Coupon codes. Product packaging.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Most of us take great pride in the excellent products or services we provide, but let’s face it – there are many great organizations and service providers who do the same thing. At one time, the only way to really figure out what customers wanted was through either the customer service help desk or via telephone.

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MARCH 3, 2014

For the third year in a row, customer satisfaction in the retail trade for the United States is at an all time industry high, but of course there are always some caveats since many of the top retailers who scored relatively low for customer satisfaction are among the top retailers.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

It’s well recognized amongst all business owners that it cost more money to find new customers than to keep the customers we already have while trying to attract more clients to climb aboard our growing organizations. To add to the best product or service we can supply, can we then deliver more?

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Eco-Office Gals

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Your brand power is determined not just by the ads you create and the content you push, but also by the quality of your products and services, the level of accountability with which you operate your business, your commitment to customer service, and of course, the picture the press paints, amongst other things.

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MAY 6, 2014

American Express offers the Classic Green card for an annual fee of $95, however the Gold and the Platinum versions come with $175 and $450 annual “dues” and of course are accompanied by more services and perks. How credit card companies offer different levels of customer service Credit cards are an important way of life for most.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Stabucks UK has a lot of unhappy customers today after the company decided to change the terms of their loyalty program. The previous rewards card offered a free drink for every 15 transactions and a discount on filter coffee. Building customer goodwill by giving back There’s a huge Internet buzz today about a Google Android.

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MARCH 10, 2014

With happy customers comes repeat business, referrals, and of course loyalty; all adding to a customer oriented culture that ultimately places an organization as being more popular and valuable. Be an ‘Undercover Boss’ to help employees please customers If you have ever tuned into the CBS show “Undercover.

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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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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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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Small businesses can answer their own phones instead of having to “press one” to begin the maze of customer service, as well as actually do hands on personal service for customers while they wait.

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AUGUST 1, 2011

Their innovative “My Macy’s&# program divides the organization into small geographic segments, each of which is handled by “on-the-ground&# buyers who select merchandise based on the specific demands of a store’s customers. Macy’s, a Cincinnati based department store saw their sales increase in June by 7.5

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Sometimes it isn’t clearly defined, but everyone realizes there is something just not dynamic about the customer experience. Organizations should start with employee communication and brainstorm practical solutions to bring in more enthusiasm and help to deliver the right services to the right customers.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Businesses can offer special preview days, exclusive discounts, or prizes appropriate to the product or service offered. Customer loyalty may at times seem like a daunting task, but in an economy where only the strongest and the best survive, shouldn’t we all remember to place our customers at the very top of the list?

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. off my next purchase in exchange for answering questions, and then onto Office Depot with another receipt offering a discount to log in and answer some questions. So how do structured data analysis feedbacks work?

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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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JUNE 22, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Using a simple, quick customer survey can show us how our staff meets commitments, how flexible they are as well as their working knowledge, and surveys are easily adaptable to a company’s own needs.

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APRIL 12, 2011

Keep in mind, for online issues, there’s no compassionate sales manager to speak with an angry customer to calm them down, nor is there an immediate way for a customer to find a resolution – that is unless you, as an online business, takes the responsibility of dealing with angry customers as a number one priority.

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JUNE 23, 2011

These customer appreciation days have become social events in smaller communities, and small businesses can reap the benefits of getting to know more local residents. Some businesses offer substantial discounts, contests, drawings, entertainment, and treats for children or even pets. photo credit: AuthenticEccentric.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 6, 2010

By AndreaKalli As soon as your first product or service is ready to hit the market, you have a very important task ahead of you. Twitter is a free service and you can link to your Twitter account from your blog or your business’ official website. Customer service is a time sensitive task.

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JANUARY 28, 2011

Customer experiences ultimately make the difference between customers walking through the door of your business or that of your competition. It doesn’t happen by chance because all functions in an organization need to be aligned in order for the process to run perfectly. Have gift cards available for customers.

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MARCH 16, 2011

Most retail organizations use discounts to entice customers to buy their merchandise at the end of each season, but that doesn’t do much to guarantee a shopper will ever return to a store or even garner customer loyalty. photo credit: CLF.

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Small Business CEO

JULY 1, 2013

Every business loves targeted, organic traffic from the search engines. Positive reviews from sites such as Yelp, Foursquare and especially Google Places (aka Google Plus Local) not only further boost your search engine rankings, they also provide customers with the confidence they need to get out their credit cards.

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