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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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Office Organization Success

APRIL 24, 2015

If you’re like most solo service professionals you’ll have something at the top (i.e. the narrowest part) of your funnel, which is usually your most expensive one-on-one services, but you won’t have anything in-between. the widest part) of your funnel, which is usually your free taste, and then you’ll have something at the bottom (i.e.

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APRIL 8, 2011

If you asked any full-time resident, they would all say, “it’s the best sushi in Palm Beach County, and the price is right.&# When a customer didn’t follow the dictated regimentation, the store owner would say, “No soup for you!

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The real estate company I work with in South Florida has one of the most progressive software programs relevant to the ever-changing scope of real estate prices, inventory, and customer service. As the staff becomes more efficient so do the tools that can be provided by an organization introducing new features and new products.

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Office Organization Success

MARCH 8, 2010

If you’re like most solo service professionals you’ll have something at the top (i.e. the narrowest part) of your funnel, which is usually your most expensive one-on-one services, but you won’t have anything in-between. the widest part) of your funnel, which is usually your free taste, and then you’ll have something at the bottom (i.e.

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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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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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JANUARY 24, 2011

Some critics say that customer satisfaction surveys are merely retailer popularity contests, but I disagree. When the same organizations continue to rise to the top of survey after survey and that special quality sets them apart from their competition, there is most likely something to learn and serious food for thought.

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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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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

In Hawaii, small businesses make up 98 percent of the 30,000 businesses, and where huge retail establishments can beat prices and offer a wider inventory of products, most consumers still believe in putting money back into their own communities.

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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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JANUARY 31, 2012

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. I entered my preferences, size, and price range, and within moments the app was operational.

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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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JANUARY 7, 2011

According to ForeSee, shoppers are 61 percent more likely to purchase online with customer satisfaction scores above 80. The criteria judged included brand loyalty, recommending the company to others, and how customers are treated online. Customers are concerned with content, quality, website functionality, and merchandise.

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Small Business CEO

JULY 6, 2011

Sadly, the outsourcer failed to purchase software, installing the same copy again and again. Horrendous customer service created productivity issues. The company paid a penalty to exit the contract and had to purchase the unlicensed software, taking a serious hit to profitability. How does equipment get purchased?

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

There are two main reasons an organization is likely to lose customers; the competition has a better offer or the customer is unhappy. Even the smallest interruption on a day a customer is stressed, in a bad mood, or just in a hurry could mean the difference whether he returns as a client at a later time.

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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. Target stores refund 5 percent of every purchase when a customer uses a branded credit or debit card.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

By charging by the hour you are creating so many barriers to doing business that your chances of securing the order is very small, if you are competing with someone who offers fixed pricing you have virtually no chance of getting the order. In my experience you can charge more, if you charge a fixed fee and get organized.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

In the United States, most restaurants will argue that the low wages paid to the serve staff is what keeps the prices of dining at their establishments reasonable. Restaurants will also argue that good servers are worthy of good tips, but this doesn’t preclude the often mandatory service charge included in some bills.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2007

As more and more people work from home, it is no longer necessary to move to the big city to earn a living and pay inflated prices for the privilege. Having looked into the options we have decided to purchase the Interwatch Security system. Organize Your Life Carnival #18 Said on December 5th, 2007 at 3:09 pm [.]

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APRIL 4, 2012

Does your organization have a Facebook page where a customer can either “Like” or become “Friends”? The company now claims to have organized a Down Task Force establishing a traceability system of new procedures. Nowadays businesses are either riding the social media train or stranded at the depot.

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Success

MARCH 4, 2024

Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? If the answer is more than 48 hours, this is a red flag and means there are bottlenecks within your company that are preventing you from communicating effectively and having redundancy and safety in the organization. Professional development books for managers and founders 1.

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APRIL 4, 2014

Customers aren’t always right, but outstanding customer service representatives who can say yes to correct service issues are more likely to garner support and help an organization recover from mistakes. Some companies repeatedly fail at customer service, because of inconsistencies.

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