Posts Tagged ‘Customer Service’

Considering Customer Service Over The Phone?

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Telephone Agent Customer Service

More and more companies are increasing their use of
the telephone as the quickest and most convenient way
of establishing customer contacts. Call centers and
mail order is one of the fastest growing operations
among many industries.

It is essential that all employees represent their
company with a professional and friendly manner. Clear
and effective communication is essential to ensure
that the business is not lost. If your staff is not
trained properly on telephone skills, it can damage
the reputation of the company.

Every customer calling should receive a positive and
seamless service that is professional, efficient and
responsive. Customers who are handled well will notice
the good service, bring more business and hopefully
build a long term relationship with you. Customers who
are not handled well damage your reputation and take
their business to the competition.

Working over the phone can be a challenge. You can’t
see what they are talking about and they can’t see
what you are trying to explain. Clarity is a must when
offering customer service on the phone.

The need for customers to have answers for their
questions and concerns is high, having the option of
calling a customer service representative has proven
to be appreciated as it does not require a customer to
leave their home each time they need help.

If your company has not offered this service, it may
be something to consider for the future. It’s a way to
keep your customers happy and coming back for more.

What Is Ultimate Customer Experience

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Customer Service And First Impressions

Customers make instant impressions of a business from
the moment they walk in. A messy and disorganized
store/business can leave a bad impression.

If you are a food establishment, the cleanliness of
your location is the primary way in which your
customer makes their impression.

Even if they can’t see the kitchen, even if the
kitchen is spotless, a messy dining area, serving
area, and even the bathroom can set the stage for
complete dissatisfaction.

In fact many have walked out of a restaurant based on
the cleanliness of the restroom (washroom).

Making sure your location is up to a general standard
at minimum is important to your customer and to your
business.

When a customer sees the stores is busy or under
renovations, they are more understanding of the
‘disorderly’ chaos they see.

Yet, if they enter to see a group of employee’s chit
chatting when tables need to be cleared, the floors
need to be washed, or a customer is waiting for their
bill, it’s a really bad stage for business failure.

There are reasons why those businesses who are booming
are growing so well. They understand that customer
service, cleanliness, and friendly staff make the
experience one to return to.

Those companies who have failed missed one of those
criteria if not more and the customers eventually go
elsewhere.

In order to ensure the ultimate customer experience,
address their satisfaction, from their entrance to
their exit.