Tag: Customer retention

Feb 12, 2014

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When speaking with managers in the customer service industry, this comment is often repeated – “I just wish I could get my people to show more empathy towards the customer.” Empathy – The big E word in customer service. One’s ability to sincerely interject this trait in customer service is critical. It’s important to properly […]

Feb 12, 2014

Admin

During my career in the customer service industry, I felt most effective when I understood the available options for handling customer requests or inquiries. It’s important to be able to confidently provide service as customers and employees both enjoy the experience so much more. Here are a couple of things to consider to establish option […]

Jan 08, 2014

Admin

Once upon entering a fast food franchise (yes I know it’s not healthy, but oh well) I witnessed a verbal altercation between if you can believe it – two employees! From what I could gather, there seems to have been an error on a customer’s order and one employee was trying to place the blame […]

Dec 09, 2013

Admin

There is a multitude of in-home service providers in today’s economy. Carpet cleaners, appliance installation/repair, and cable TV/internet service just to name a few. When providing in-home service at the customer’s residence, it’s important to have a plan for providing a great customer experience. Take the following into consideration when developing your plan. Communicate, Communicate, […]