Customer Service
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…
7 Reasons Customer Reviews Are Integral for Your Business
If you’re a small business, here’s one golden tip to succeed when you’re starting out: know the value of customer reviews. The landscape of marketing has changed massively since the advent of the Internet, and…
Easy Loyalty Hacks to Wow Your Customers
Get on the mailing list at Just Bundt Cakes and they’ll send you a coupon for a free Bundtlet on your birthday. (Don’t say I never did anything for you!) But my point here isn’t to add…
5 Helpful Ways to Make Customers Feel Welcome
Customers to just about any business nowadays have plenty of options available to them, and they know that they can easily take their dollars elsewhere. In this highly competitive market, it’s not enough to have…
The Question Behind the Question
If you were ever to become an employee at Walt Disney World, you’d go through a class called Traditions. You’d learn all about the vision and legacy of Walt Disney and all the ins and outs…
What is Customer Appreciation and Why Should You Do It?
Have you ever put a lot of effort into something, only for it to go unappreciated? It’s disappointing right? So much so that you probably don’t want to do it again. It just seems like…
Shhh, We’re Secret Shopping!
If there’s one marketing tactic that we execute for clients that always yields incredible results, it’s when we secret shop their operation. Without exception, a secret shopping program will: Provide insights that surprise you (good…
6 Tips for Being Fascinated, Not Frustrated in 2017
2017 is your year—not just for health and productivity, but also for happiness and growth! We’ve got a few resolution ideas to ensure you keep a positive perspective as challenges arise throughout the year. 1. Stay…