Customer Service
Don’t Let Valued Customers Be the Last to Know
A restaurant in my town closed its doors the other day completely unannounced. Without even a hint that things weren’t going well. In fact, I ate there just last week and had to wait for…
3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Customer Service
As one of the crucial factors to consider in any e-commerce business, improving our customer services is essential to secure not only a brand’s growth but also to get a firm hold of our place…
4 Ways to Best Anticipate Your Customers’ Needs
You’re working hard throughout the day to ensure that your customer is satisfied with the products and services you’re providing. If you’re attempting to anticipate your customers need accurately but need some guidance, you might…
How Being Available 24/7 Can Improve Your Business
When do consumers want something? Right now. When do they need your attention? 5 minutes ago. People don’t check their watches to see if it’s a good time to want or need something. They want…
The Real Cost of Bad Customer Service
Customer Service is sacred to any business, but how can you really measure the significance of its impact? So called bad customer service stems from the reluctance to embrace what the customer actually wants and…
21 Easy Phone Tips for Outstanding Customer Experiences
Did you know that the old-fashioned, Alexander Graham Bell invention (the telephone) still reigns as the most widely used channel for customer service? Yes, almost nine in ten consumers (89%) feel that telephone customer service either meets expectations (60%) or exceeds…
A Solution for the High Cost of Poor Customer Service
When I go shopping, I have a tendency to wear my business hat while I walk around the stores. I assess the quality of service I receive to gauge how well the business is doing…
Do You Put Your Customers First?
I know. It’s not a common question. And, what does it mean anyway? Does it mean being customer-oriented, customer-focused, and having a customer-centric mindset with the people your business or organization serves? According to the…
Digital Customer Service or a Human Touch?
Much of current investment in customer service is focused on expanding capabilities in digital service channels and artificial intelligence. Recent customer service studies, however, have illustrated the need to focus on the human element of…
Do You Make Excuses When Customers Complain?
What do you do when customers complain? Do you listen? Do you try explaining or rationalizing your responses? One thing we can agree on from the top. When you serve customers, it’s not always easy to manage…