Mar
08

Why Customers Abandon You and Quick Tips on Stemming the Flow

A survey by The Canadian Manufacturers Association on why customers abandoned their suppliers revealed that: [  1% ]  was lost because of death [  3% ]  were lost when their salesmen left the company [  5% ]  left to buy from a friend or relative [  9% ]  left because they found they could buy… Continue reading »

Jan
21

SIX ESSENTIAL TIPS ON HANDLING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS

The hardest complainant type first: If a customer is abusive you must to make you first goal to calm the customer’s temper and take control of the situation. You need remain open and friendly, stay calm and keep your voice low and controlled. Tell the customer you are interested in his/her complaint and say ‘in… Continue reading »

Nov
20

Top Five Principles for Excellent Customer Service

Make yourself and your products or services easy to gain access to. Whether it’s online or through real locations simplicity of access is the key. Make sure your stock levels are well managed and matched to demand. Being out of stock is a sin. When it comes to online access test to web pages with… Continue reading »

Jun
19

Staff and customers a volatile mix – achieving great customer service standards!

Some basic must do’s Staff must be trained and tested to ensure they can effectively communicate both orally and in writing. If you can’t invest in hiring or training great communicators at least design a broad range of idiot proof form letters that cover common situations and have a senior manager vet them before they… Continue reading »