Posts Tagged ‘Customer Service’
5 Things to Keep in Mind When Hiring a Database Administrator
Do you already have a database set up, or have you simply written down a list of things you wish your database would do? Deciding on the type of DBA you need is the first step.
Read More 3 Simple Steps to Help You Win the Customer Service Race
Excellent customer service is a hot commodity in today’s challenging economic environment. One way is to treat employees the way you expect them to treat your customers—and each other.
Read More 4 Ways to Improve Your Customer Relationship Management
In every industry, no matter what you are selling, or what service you provide, there is some level of customer service or “customer-company interaction.” If your company is losing customers, or getting bad reviews, you may need to change your tactics.
Read More “How was everything?” Not a Great Customer Service Question!
“How was everything?” Have you been asked this question by a hotel front desk clerk, a server at a restaurant, or a car salesman after a demo ride? How likely is it that your response is either true or complete?
Read MoreCustomer Service Must Be Judged on a Relative Basis
So many firms are starting to understand just how important it is that they know how their customers evaluate the customer service that they provide. It seems like every day we all get multiple inquires about the quality of service which they rendered.
Read More Proactive vs. Reactive Customer Service
In preparation for a presentation to a client recently, I was asked to stress proactive vs. reactive service. They complimented their account reps on being very good at reactive, but saw the need to go to the next level and be more proactive.
Read More 3 Things That Can Put You Out of Business
There are three simple things you must do to survive in business. None of them will put you out of business immediately. However, lack of attention in these three areas causes a slow death spiral and will eventually lead to business failure. Here are the things to pay attention to.
Read More 5 Customer Service Tips to Prepare for the Holiday Rush
Ah, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, quite possibly the busiest shopping day of the year. Even if you’re not a retailer, read on. There are lessons here that can be applied to any business that experiences a “busy season.”
Read More How to Calculate the Value of Customer Relations
Customer relations are inarguably one of the most important performance drivers of your business. Unfortunately, many companies often push customer service to the sidelines because they have a hard time understanding the value of providing good customer service and the lasting impact it can have.
Read More 80 Percent of Customer Service: Just Being Nice
Woody Allen once said, “80 percent of success is just showing up.” To that I would add, “80 percent of customer service is just being nice.”
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