Customer Service
Personalization vs. Privacy: Your Customers’ Confusing Brand Experiences
How much business do you think you lose due to poor customer experiences? Did you know that 41% of US consumers said they ditched a company because of “poor personalization and lack of trust?” And,…
5 Customer Service MUST Dos for 2018
At the conclusion of any year it is wise to look back a successes and failures but also to move forward with a specific strategy for improvement and growth. The five steps below are critical…
The Difference Between Mediocre and Great in Customer Service
Paying attention to small details can be what makes the difference between a great service experience and a mediocre one. When you observe your customers and pick up on the subtle cues and messages—both words…
4 Reasons to Love Complaints
We all know that one person who loves to complain. It feels as though they always have something negative to say about the food, or the service, or whatever they deem sub-par that evening. As…
4 Essentials Every Employee Needs to Deliver Exceptional Customer Service
This is the first in a series of six articles that will examine different aspects of delivering exceptional customer service and how it leads to increased overall profitability. Over the 6 part series, we’ll discuss…
The Review is In
Last week we explored how customers have taken to the web, social networks and review sites when they have something to say about a company or any customer service need—good or bad. This isn’t just…
10 Tips to Improve Your Customer Experience
Today, customers are no longer looking for great customer service—they want more. Today customers demand a great customer experience and will not settle for anything less. It is no longer good enough for companies to…
5 Ways to Turn Indifferent Customers into Raving Fans
Providing good customer service just isn’t enough anymore, not with companies the world over clamoring for the dwindling dollars consumers spend. And heaven forbid your customer service should be classified average! That could, literally, be…
How to Save a Relationship with a Customer When Things Go South
Sometimes, being an entrepreneur isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When I left my 9-5 job, it was to pursue the ultimate freedom of self-management. I became the boss, and that meant the power…
How Weak Leadership Impacts Customer Loyalty
Customer experience is foundational to the success of your organization. As a customer experience expert, and as a customer myself, I have seen my fair share of customer experiences ranging from exceptional to downright disturbing. Check…