Make or Break Moments

AUGUST 25, 2010

Posted by Deborah Chaddock Brown on August 25, 2010 under Telephone Moments | 2 Comments to Read Often our first interaction with our customer is over the phone. Get Human is a website that offers a listing of companies and their customer service numbers and the shortcut secrets to help you connect with a real person.

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Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Her blend of empathetic customer service and social media marketing saw it grow faster than she could have imagined, and she added a skin care line and two more clinics in Atlanta and Dallas. If she starts to feel pressure from too much scrolling, she puts down her phone and takes a bath or goes for a walk.

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Tips From T. Marie

MARCH 2, 2023

Very few people love the thought of jury duty, but where would our legal system be if everyone just didn’t show up? For example, when I first wrote about the fact that I do not answer phone calls and instead choose to schedule all of my calls, I got quite a bit of negative feedback from other business owners. And the $16.80

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JANUARY 3, 2013

Zappos’ Customer Loyalty Team repeatedly exceeds expectations of the family culture CEO Tony Hsieh envisioned as his passion for customizing customer service always remains a number one priority 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. There is nothing better than the human factor when calling customer service.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Business Telephone Systems & Phone Lines For Your Business techdepot.co.uk Good Customer Service Can Go A Long Way by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 24, 2010 For a small business, customer retention can prove as profitable as sourcing new customers. But, what makes good customer service? keep it up.

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MAY 21, 2013

No doubt, it has been a tough week for customer service. Internal Revenue Service acting agency head, Steven T. Miller who is resigning from his post stated earlier this week: “I can say generally, we provided horrible customer service. A popular solution is to take it to social media.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

On January 21, a customer service agent for 39DollarGlasses.com has been lauded as a hero after some quick thinking. Customer service representative Donna Petrosini was speaking with Karen Ford, a customer since 2008, when Ford began to slur her words and dropped the phone.

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JUNE 21, 2011

.&# So why do they insult us and make us want to throw our phones across the room as we try to make our way through the maze of the company phone tree? Getting through to a real person is the number one complaint of customers who either need help with their service or product or have a complaint. photo credit: CalEvans.

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All Things Admin

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Gone are the days when filing, phone skills, and semi-legible shorthand were key requirements for an admin job. The “Traditional” Role of the Administrative Professional Has Shifted In the past, admins have been responsible for things like customer service, accounting, and data entry.

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Small Business CEO

JUNE 3, 2013

By definition, customer service is what you offer an individual before, during and after a transaction. While this concept seems simple enough, truly exceptional customer service is getting harder to find. The difference is that the personal connection you make with prospective customers adds value to your brand.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 14, 2011

As the popularity of online shopping continues to grow by giant leaps, so does the need for online customer service. When the local computer technician in my area told me the hard drive in my six-month-old computer had crashed and much of my information was lost, I reached out to an online customer support agent.

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Success

JUNE 30, 2021

Companies use the system across any aspect of their enterprises, too. You may measure consumer NPS for individual products, customer service experience or even employee satisfaction easily and succinctly. Long waits for a business response can quickly antagonize a potential or existing customer and flip them into a detractor.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 6, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. If customer service telephone personnel have been taught just to deliver identical conversations and not have the ability to capitalize on their own personal styles, chances are the needs of the consumer are not being addressed.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. Some of the major examples included: Phone problems (long hold times, annoying hold music, getting disconnected, blind transfers, etc.) Employees that aren’t happy to see customers (rude, disaffected, unhappy, etc.)

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Service Untitled

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Every business is bound to have unhappy customers; there’s always some variable that can go wrong despite all safeguards to make things perfect. Great customer service extends beyond answering the phone after two rings, beyond the twitter and Facebook entries, and even beyond the gentle ego stroking of an already angry customer.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 5, 2017

Whether these morning meetings take place in person or over the phone they are vital to the executives and assistants team success. Improve work systems and work-flow. How can you deliver over-the-top customer service to your internal and external customers? Have the courage to update old, unproductive habits.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 23, 2011

All the information has to be readily available and show a client just how the commission system in real estate really works. That $21,000 commission is listed in a multiple listing service as a percentage; 50 percent to both the listing broker and selling broker. Many offices begin with an even split, so now you are down to $5,250.

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Service Untitled

APRIL 25, 2011

All the information has to be readily available and show a client just how the commission system in real estate really works. That $21,000 commission is listed in a multiple listing service as a percentage; 50 percent to both the listing broker and selling broker. Many offices begin with an even split, so now you are down to $5,250.

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Recruit CRM

JANUARY 25, 2022

Types of Recruitment Automation Software to Choose from Applicant Tracking System : To put it briefly, an ATS provides all-in-one solution for managing job applications, resumes, candidate data, emails, and job postings. Prompt Customer Support Customer service is crucial when considering buying a recruitment automation software.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JULY 1, 2011

  You might need a CRM system too.   CRM stands for Customer/Client Relationship Management.    In simple terms, a CRM tool if used correctly, can help you manage all of the communication you have with your prospects, clients/customers, people you network with, service providers and more. 

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Service Untitled

MARCH 22, 2010

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. A system that makes special orders simple is a system that helps promote customer service. Possibly Related Posts: L.L.Bean ranks #1 in customer service L.L. Inventory tracking.

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Eat Your Career

AUGUST 28, 2023

This includes personal identification information (like phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, etc.) system will be made public. If the system itself is learning from material it doesn’t own, and possibly sampling legally protected materials, who actually owns the output? You’re likely to be surprised!

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Allwork

JUNE 29, 2023

This is where a comprehensive lead management system such as Pipedrive, Zoho, or Zendesk comes into play. By implementing an effective CRM system, you can optimize how you generate, track, analyze, and nurture potential opportunities. This approach promotes a welcoming atmosphere and encourages collaboration.

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Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

On one side of the coin, a study showed the average person spends 3 hours and 15 minutes on their phone where they disconnect almost entirely from their surroundings. photo credit: Proxyclick Visitor Management System / Unsplash. But, on the flipside, they could spend those hours connecting with people all over the world.

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Allwork

MAY 22, 2023

With a solid foundation in computer science and a love for engineering, Miro has helped develop a workplace management system that is ideal for the fast-paced, ever-shifting world of work. OfficeR&D now serves over 1,000 customers in more than 2,500 locations worldwide. And ever since we’ve been quite successful.

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Allwork

AUGUST 31, 2023

Integrating booking and reservation systems is like offering a comfy chair with a single click. Mobile Magic: Responsiveness and Accessibility Let’s face it, phones are like extensions of our hands. People trust people, and this adds that extra sprinkle of authenticity to your coworking story. Book, Click, Go! Booking a vacation?

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LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Dozens of times throughout the day, you refresh your phone to see if you have new emails.

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Office Organization Success

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

3 Simple Steps to Creating Your Own Customized Marketing Action Plan. This goes beyond the professional, courteous, customer service that is part of your business but extends into the “experience” of your business – it’s about how you make your clients feel and the experience they get as a result of working with you.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

I was reading the posts over at Small Business Trends (something I highly recommend you do) and ran across an article by Barry Moltz entitled the 10 Customer Service Trends of 2010. She’d read that this newest generation was taking on traits of their grandparents; embracing the homemade handicrafts.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

With so many companies out there promising bigger and better things at more competitive prices, with better support and easier to integrate systems, it’s tough to just pick one. Of course, it’s scalable – there are bigger systems for bigger businesses and additional features when current goals have been met.

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Professional Assistant Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Money, of course, is important, but what about the customer? Providing excellent customer service is crucial. Passing the buck to another co-worker or department can result in customer frustration and might end in a spin off of negative results. Keep in mind that they are the ones that are paying your salary.

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Allwork

AUGUST 14, 2023

We’ve used technology to provide customer service. We’ve used technology to acquire customers, and we’ve used technology to help communicate opportunities to investors in ways that I think the bigger folks in the industry haven’t. And we’ve used engineering to do that, systems engineering.

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Productivityist

JULY 2, 2021

This means no meetings, and perhaps even limited phone calls. Implement efficient systems and procedures. Systems and procedures can make or break your productivity as a manager. This can be anything from building visual reports , sending internal communications, sales, and customer service to managing project tasks.

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Step It Up VA Coaching

OCTOBER 25, 2012

And they’re things that are not always mentioned when we talk about customer service. What I’m talking about is more than just good customer service. If you have an idea or suggestion that you feel could improve a process or system, offer it to them, even if you think you could end up losing them.

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Make or Break Moments

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

As the phone is ringing, I tell my daughter – it is after 6pm on a holiday – they aren’t open. They partner with the teachers in our school system and have all of the books at great prices. “Mom, did I tell you I need to bring a copy of Treasure Island to school tomorrow? YOU ARE OPEN??? .&#

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Service Untitled

JUNE 14, 2011

So why are so many people so dissatisfied with customer service ? Jack Abelson, a retail industry consultant called customer service “abominable.&# He contends that American business has lost focus on the appreciation and the value of the customer, and excellent customer service is “a profit producer.&#

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Service Untitled

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. These companies generally don’t place a huge emphasis on phone-based customer service and want to reduce the cost of the customer service they provide. email, web, etc.). email, web, etc.).

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