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Rough Economy Creates Good Customer Service Practices

As the current economy wreaks havoc on the business world, various companies and organizations recognize that the most effective strategy that works in any economy is customer service. And to…

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Small Details Make a Difference

This was just a little thing, and by itself is nothing significant. But if enough of these little things are good, they add up and eventually get noticed. Conversely, so…

Sometimes They Call It Customer Service

Earlier this year I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Verizon Wireless in their call centers. Their goal is to answer the phone within a surprisingly short period of…

You’re Not in My Station

This may seem like a rant, because it is. The other night I was out with my wife and some friends for dinner. It was taking a very long time…

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Customers Want an Experience

I’m sure you’ve gone to a restaurant and had a wonderful experience, not just a meal. You may have even used the words, “I had a great experience.” Anybody can…

The Experience Strategy

Recognize that your business might be a commodity. Are you shopped by price?  That is a strong indication that you are caught in the commodity trap. Does your service strategy…

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The First Impression

Some of my clients ask me if there is one simple thing they can share with their employees that will make the biggest impact for better customer service. This is…

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Striving Toward Greatness

As we strive toward greatness in the area of customer service and relations, here are a few more simple strategies to deliver an even higher level of service. It all…

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The Honeymoon Should Never be Over

Business is kind of like dating. The first time you do business with someone is like a date. You hope they want to go out – or do business with…

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