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Create a Positive, Upbeat, "Can-Do" Workforce and Dazzle the Customer with Your Caring!
Given the choice of dealing with a positive, upbeat employee with a "can-do" attitude or dealing with a disgruntled, distracted, uninterested one, which would you choose? No contest. Customers always want the best experience possible; they want...
Customer Relationship Management - brief history and benefits
Customer Relationship Management (or CRM) puts the customer at
the centre of all activities within a company. We well know that
with the beginning of e-commerce comes the e-customer. So, a
customer relationship management solution helps the...
Roman or Norman - A Customer Service Story
Roman Or Norman? It's The Difference Between Being Seen As A Partner Or An Invader.
With all of the discussion in recent years about the importance of understanding our customer's needs, it's a valuable exercise to try to see...
Ten Customer Service Secrets to Win Back Customers
Recently I was facilitating an Outstanding Customer Service program and broke for lunch. Knowing that the restaurants in the area had much to desire as far as service I gave the students an extra fifteen minutes for lunch. Sure enough a group of...
Why a Collection Agency Is Your Small Business's Best Friend
Why a Collection Agency Is Your Small Business's Best Friend
Does the term "collection agency" put you on edge? If you're like many
small business owners, the mountain of debt you accumulated during startup
might have been enough to...
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Putting The "Service" Back In "Customer Service"
The future of customer service is here. Technology has made
seeking out support faster and easier than ever. But, has your
digital age company sacrificed true service in the name of
automation?
Today, finding customer support is as simple as writing an
e-mail or picking up the phone. But, even though you're not
face-to-face with your customers, you still leave a lasting
impression. Do you come across as caring and competent, or
menacing and mechanical?
Offering stand-out service on the Internet isn't as hard as it
is rare. Take these simple steps towards old-style service in
the digital age:
Give Each Customer a Personal Response Be Clear, But Sincere
Offer Live Customer Support Make Sure Your Support Reps Have All
the Answers
Give Each Customer a Personal Response When a customer sits down
to e-mail your company, it's because he needs help. He chooses
e-mail because it's quick, but his request still warrants a
satisfying and personal response!
Companies eager to save time and money often take automation too
far in their customer support. Each customer has a unique
question, and deserves a unique answer. Even if you save time by
copying and pasting stock replies, change the opening and
closing to make the message sound less robotic.
Be Clear, But Sincere When responding to customers' e-mail, be
sincere and to the point. Before sending a message, try turning
the tables. Ask yourself, "Would this answer satisfy me if I
were the customer?"
Take that extra moment to give your customer the help he
deserves. It might mean the difference between a satisfied
customer and a
credit card chargeback!
Offer Live Customer Support E-mail has become an acceptable
form of communication. But, live customer support is still
necessary. The plethora of information available online can be
overwhelming to customers, especially those new to the Internet!
Single your company out from the crowd by providing customers
with a real person to talk to. Live phone support is an
invaluable way to foster trust. When your customer has reached
the end of his Internet rope, and just needs help, your toll
free number is the answer he's looking for.
Make Sure Your Support Reps Have All The Answers The presence
of phone support will do no good if your staff doesn't know your
product! Customer support reps should be warm and friendly, and
willing to help with any aspect of your product.
What a good feeling it is to talk to someone who feels confident
in his product. It's even better if he's knowledgeable enough to
solve your problem without transferring you all around the
company!
Provide Stand-Out Service; Gain Lifelong Customers Too many
e-businesses skimp on customer service, hiding behind web sites
and message boards. Customer support is an integral part of
every company, even those operating solely online. Be one of the
few to offer stellar service, and gain customers for life!
About the author:
Learn more about customer service, opt-in autoresponders,
automated follow up and newsletters for small businesses:
http://www.bsleek.com/emarketing ------------ Some sites that
use the bsleek/aweber email system are http://www.daterade.com
and http://www.wittyshirts.com
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Customer Service Group: Resources for improved customer service ... |
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Customer Service Training Customer Service Skills Training Service |
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ICS: Institute of Customer Service |
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International Customer Service Association |
Promotes the development and awareness of the customer service profession through networking, education and research. Activities, publications ... |
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Customer Service Jobs on CareerBuilder.com |
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Customer service - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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Customer Service Week - The Celebration Source |
Provides how-to information, gifts and decorations for successful Customer Service Week celebrations. |
www.csweek.com |
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Nashville - Tennessean.com - Middle Tennessee Customer Services |
Customer service, advertising or news-related questions or problems (615) 259-8000. ... (615) 242-7253. Email Customer Service customer @tennessean.com. ... |
www.tennessean.com |
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Customer Service Institute of Australia - dedicated to Australian ... |
CSIA is a professional, membership-based body dedicated to improving the standards of customer service both at an individual level and at a corporate level ... |
www.csia.com.au |
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The Globe and Mail: Home Delivery Customer Care: Home |
The most authoritiative news in Canada featuring articles from The Globe and Mail, breaking news coverage, national news, international news, sports, ... |
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Customer Service from FLORIDA TODAY |
We're here to bring the finest customer service to your doorstep. ... Customer Service Hours Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET Saturday: ... |
www.floridatoday.com |
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Customer Service – 8 Rules For Good Customer Service |
Good customer service is the lifeblood of any business. You can bring in as many new customers as you want, but unless you can get some of those customers ... |
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Help | IndyStar.com |
Customer Service • Terms of Service • Send feedback about IndyStar.com • Subscribe Now • Jobs with us. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the ... |
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