Archive for the 'Customer Service' Category

The Right Sized Survey

Without getting into deep research, it seems to me that the average marketing manager should be able to put together a sensible survey simply by using some common sense. Somehow, this is not happening as often as I would expect. My speculation is that people are so hungry for feedback on so many items that […]

3 Elements Omitted in Proposals Will Kill Sales

When speaking to audiences or coaching clients, I am always asked what may have gone wrong upon submitting their proposal to a prospect who was previously interested but now no longer communicates.
1. Speak to the budget of your prospect
2. Itemize your packages offered for easy comparison
3. Full disclosure
Prior to writing your proposal, […]

Customer Focus Is a Strategic Choice

The road to Customer Focus Land is paved with great intentions. As the CMC/HRI Magnifying Customer Focus survey indicates, respondents know what needs to be done. They are fully aware of the need for executive sponsorship, ongoing contact with customers and fast complaint resolution. But somehow, due to lack of time, budget or resources, the […]

Email, Phones, or Live Chat: Outsourcing Your Contact Center

Imagine not having to worry about staffing your contact center. Imagine having sophisticated customer and technical support for your business. Imagine having your center staffed by experienced people focused not only on problem solving, but up-selling your customers as well. If this sounds good to you, then outsourcing your contact center may […]

Corporate Jet Catering A Catering Service Extraordinaire

When you fly on a corporate jet, you don’t serve wrapped sandwiches or tea and coffee in a Styrofoam cup to the passengers. No way! Corporate jet catering is almost like dining in a five-star restaurant. Passengers have a choice of meal and it is served on real plates with real cutlery. Along with […]

Customer Service Representatives: The Rise of The Work at Home Agent

It has become evident that effective customer service is required in order for a business to be profitable. People are no longer willing to accept companies that can not and will not handle customers concerns and questions. Many company owners have better things to do then to sit around all day seeing to customers.
Instead, […]