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A Real CRM Strategy or Just Tracking Customers?
An increasing number of companies claim to have adopted the principles of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), but in many cases they are simply paying lip service to what has become one of the latest ‘buzzwords’ Carried out correctly, CRM is an...
“Getting Back to Basics: A Customer Service Tale”
“Getting Back to Basics: A Customer Service Tale” By: Joy Fisher-Sykes One hot summer day my daughter and I ventured to our local craft store with one mission in mind – purchase velvet covered coloring panels called fuzzy boards. Little did we...
Getting The Most From Your Customers
As business people we look at many propositions that will help us take that next, much desired growth step. We hear that we must "brand" ourselves and be easy to do business with. The list of ideas goes on and on.
THE GOLD MINE IN YOUR...
No-Holds-Barred Conversations with Dan Lok - Part 2
Question: How to deal with ultra skeptical offline or be it Internet surfers in order to reassure them and get them to happily open up their wallets?
I like that “happily open up their wallets”! Your customer should be happy to open his/her...
Top 10 questions about customer service and business
Question 1: Is it true that the client is always right?
Answer: Yes. The customer is always right. The customer's
perception is reality.
Question 2: If the client is always right, does it mean the
service provider is always wrong, even...
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Good Customer Service - Would you like fries with that?
We all like to be treated with good customer service -- respect
and kindness -- when receiving services or purchasing products,
but how many of us are conscious of our own attitude and body
language when the roles are reversed and we are the service
provider? Good customer service is crucial to the success of
most businesses, regardless of the profession. It can increase
profits, establish a respected reputation, build customer
relationships and establish loyalty.
It doesn't matter what position you hold in a business because
any employee can benefit from practicing good customer service.
When you show your employer that you value the quality of
services or products it provides, you become a valuable asset -
making you eligible for promotion and/or a raise.
Thank goodness that acquiring good customer service skills is a
really simple task. All it takes is a little dedication and a
genuine desire to treat your customers the best that they
deserve.
To get started, think about how you greet your customers. Do you
avoid saying hello or even acknowledging them? It is very
important to make eye contact and greet a customer to show that
you are available to provide them service if its needed.
Properly greeting customers also shows that you are confident;
however, you need to be confident for a reason. You should have
a good understanding of the product and/or services you provide
so that if a customer has a question or needs assistance, you
are able to deliver a satisfactory response.
It is also vital to be aware of your body language. What does
your body language say about you? Slouched shoulders and a frown
convey a lack of confidence and unhappiness or you could
just be
having a bad day. However, try to leave negativity at home and
away from the workplace.
Smile often, if appropriate, or model the emotion that is
suitable to the situation. For example, if a customer is venting
about an issue, do not smile constantly. Instead, nod and
maintain eye contact to show that you empathize with their
concern. Also use a tone of voice that conveys friendliness and
sensitivity - the right tone shows customers that you care about
their needs.
Lastly, think about how you end a customer interaction. Did you
resolve any issues or questions a customer presented? Never end
an interaction without making sure that the customer is
satisfied with the service you provided. Avoid this scenario by
asking, "Is there anything else I can do for you today?" or "Did
I answer your question?"
The importance of good customer service cannot be emphasized
enough. You can build and maintain customer loyalty and grow
your business incredibly with the power of a smile and listening
ear.
"Changing Lives...One Career at a Time."
Contact Details: Warschaw Learning Institute 8424 Santa Monica
Blvd. #A-170 West Hollywood, CA. 90069, USA
http://www.warschawlearninginstitute.com
information@warschawlearninginstitute.com (323) 822-0917
Copyright 2005 by Warschaw Learning Institute You may copy and
use this article in your newsletter as long as you print the
complete article including the contact details. Thank you.
About the author:
Cathy Warschaw is the Director of the Warschaw Learning
Institute the leading online dental office training among
today's dental professionals, adults changing careers and high
school seniors.
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