5 Star Customer Service at the Apple Orchard

Small businesses have just as much to gain by superior customer service as large companies do. I was out today … Read More5 Star Customer Service at the Apple Orchard

Customer Satisfaction and Service Lessons Taught by my Hairdresser

As I was leaving my hair appointment yesterday, I wished I could send big businesses to Mary to learn about … Read MoreCustomer Satisfaction and Service Lessons Taught by my Hairdresser

Set the Expectation for Quality Customer Service

Dear Manager, In order for us to better understand how to improve the customer service that we are delivering, we … Read MoreSet the Expectation for Quality Customer Service

Customer Service and Chocolate – The Ideal Combination

Picture yourself taking over a franchise that had developed a reputation for poor service. Can you imagine how disheartening it … Read MoreCustomer Service and Chocolate – The Ideal Combination

Support Your Staff – Your Customer Satisfaction Depends on it!

Yesterday, I was shopping at one of my favorite department stores, Kohls. I frequently shop there because their selection is … Read MoreSupport Your Staff – Your Customer Satisfaction Depends on it!

Tips to Raise Customer Satisfaction in Your Restaurant – It’s All in the Details

You’ve had a long day, you are exhausted, you are hungry, you don’t feel like cooking, so, you decide to … Read MoreTips to Raise Customer Satisfaction in Your Restaurant – It’s All in the Details

Dazzle Your Restaurant Customers With Knowledge – They’ll Be Hungry For More!

For the many restaurant patrons that seek out local restaurants, the driving factor is clear – They want to taste … Read MoreDazzle Your Restaurant Customers With Knowledge – They’ll Be Hungry For More!

Customer Feedback – Are you listening?

The profitable companies are those that are truly listening to their customers.  Customers will tell you exactly what they like … Read MoreCustomer Feedback – Are you listening?

Train Your Staff to be Cheese Experts for Your Customers

Ever been frustrated when you ask someone who works in a place of business about a product and they really … Read MoreTrain Your Staff to be Cheese Experts for Your Customers

Help Your Customers – Increase Their Loyalty and Customer Satisfation

Please tell me that you’ve done what I did yesterday….  I went in to the supermarket to just pick up … Read MoreHelp Your Customers – Increase Their Loyalty and Customer Satisfation

Being Customer Centric – Good Customer Service Equals High Customer Satisfaction

I receive the “Simple Truths” newsletter and glean so many practical business and life lessons from it.  Here is an … Read MoreBeing Customer Centric – Good Customer Service Equals High Customer Satisfaction

Be Customer Centric: Learn Your Customer’s Names

“Where everybody knows your name………….. And you’re always glad you came……….” The lyrics to the opening song on the old … Read MoreBe Customer Centric: Learn Your Customer’s Names

Think and Grow Rich -Increase Your Customer Satisfaction Levels by Staying in Contact with Your Customers

Staying in contact with your customers has many advantages, both for you and for them. Follow up is an excellent … Read MoreThink and Grow Rich -Increase Your Customer Satisfaction Levels by Staying in Contact with Your Customers

Handle Your Angry Customers with Empathy

Customer satisfaction is the determining factor in most business decisions.  When people spend their money, they want to be certain … Read MoreHandle Your Angry Customers with Empathy

Tips for Successful and Postive Customer Relationships

“Superior customer service can often fall to the wayside, lost in the midst of an overload of daily tasks, responsibilities … Read MoreTips for Successful and Postive Customer Relationships

Great Customer Service…. Do You Really Deliver It?

In so many of my conversations with business people, they are quick to agree that customer service is more important … Read MoreGreat Customer Service…. Do You Really Deliver It?

Offer Up Your Help…… Connect the Dots for Your Customer

I just had two very completely different experiences with two stores.  I was on the phone trying to locate two … Read MoreOffer Up Your Help…… Connect the Dots for Your Customer