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helloAngry Customer Prevention
Angry Customer Prevention

Having been in the customer service industry for 25+ years, I’ve heard, seen, attended, and listened to various programs/seminars regarding “how to handle an angry customer”. Most often, these programs/seminars are very informative and provide excellent guidance on dealing with a not-so-happy customer. My question has always been – Why is the customer unhappy and […]

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helloIncreasing Customer Retention
4 Steps to Increasing Customer Retention

In these days of fierce competition, it’s crucial to do everything that one can to protect one’s customer base. The ability to retain customers is based on how well your internal operations run. While it’s important to smile and be nice to customers, it’s a good idea to make sure that your internal systems are […]

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hellocrazy customers
Creating “Crazy” Customers

As I sit in the front area of a client’s business watching the walk-in traffic, one effect is constant – the excited look on most customers’ faces! This client is a bakery and their products are beautifully displayed in glass cases. I’m watching crazy customers’ eyes widen as they approach the product cases. Some laugh […]

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Service Recovery – Regaining Your Customer’s Trust

I know from personal experience that mistakes will happen when servicing customers. Providing the wrong information, delivering the wrong goods, or perhaps even charging the wrong amount for services can sometimes happen because of the people factor involved. It’s simple – we’re human and we can make mistakes! The key is to determine what one […]

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