Customer Service Issues? Try Managing the Customer’s Expectations

Not adequately managing the expectations of the customer can have a negative impact on their decision to do business with … Read MoreCustomer Service Issues? Try Managing the Customer’s Expectations

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

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

Dear Employer, Your Staff Has a Wish List…..

Dear Employer, It’s us… your staff.  You’ve been talking a lot about serving our customers well and doing everything we … Read MoreDear Employer, Your Staff Has a Wish List…..

The Farewell is Just as Important as the Hello

I was just interviewed for an article for National Oil & Lube News about the importance of the proper farewell … Read MoreThe Farewell is Just as Important as the Hello

Do Your Core Values Result in Customer Satisfaction and Service?

Core Values – many of us have heard the term, but do we really know what they are or mean?  … Read MoreDo Your Core Values Result in Customer Satisfaction and Service?

Customer Care Increases Satisfaction and Profits

“Customers will be quick to drop services that don’t meet their standards, so providers need to go above and beyond … Read MoreCustomer Care Increases Satisfaction and Profits

Considering Customer Satisfaction Issues? Think Long Term and Lifetime Value

When clients are making requests of you, it serves your best business interest to think long term. 5% of your … Read MoreConsidering Customer Satisfaction Issues? Think Long Term and Lifetime Value

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

What Does it Take for Customer Satisfaction? Service with a Smile!

I went to my local mall today to do some last minute shopping.  As I was passing through JC Penny … Read MoreWhat Does it Take for Customer Satisfaction? Service with a Smile!

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 Satisfaction – She absolutely Will!!

This is a follow up to my last post which detailed my under-whelming experience in one branch of a large … Read MoreCustomer Satisfaction – She absolutely Will!!

Be Your Customer – Try Your Products and Services and Increase Service and Satisfaction

I was having lunch today at the Louis Betton Steakhouse in Grand Rapids, MI.  I asked the server about a … Read MoreBe Your Customer – Try Your Products and Services and Increase Service and Satisfaction

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?

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

Increase Customer Satisfaction and Give Them What They Really Want

So many businesses today are understandably  worried about staying in business, but they don’t know where to get the information … Read MoreIncrease Customer Satisfaction and Give Them What They Really Want

“Friendliness” Ranks High for Customer Satisfaction

When making hiring decisions within your organization, be sure to consider the “friendliness factor.” Customers make their purchasing decisions based … Read More“Friendliness” Ranks High for 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