Christmas trading and upcoming holidays are for many businesses one of the most important revenue times. How do you maximise this opportunity not just for the immediate opportunity but for the long-term. Below are some key facts from research of 1000’s of customers: If customers get a 10 out of10 experience, then a massive 91% said…
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What is the difference between Customer Loyalty and Customer Service?
A lot of companies look at their customer service as an opportunity to improve their business, which is a valid thing to do. But most do not stop to consider, what distinguishes customer loyalty and what distinguishes customer service. Many have the two collapsed. The difference between customer satisfaction surveys and customer loyalty surveys is…
You Can’t ‘DO’ An Apology
This week dominating our Media here in Australia is Qantas CEO Alan Joyce’s apology. Not only does he apologise for delays, cancellations, and lost bags but the company, which has suffered severe reputational blows in the past year, offered a series of benefits for members of its Frequent Flyers Loyalty Program as a way of…
Don’t Let Your System Destroy The Customer Experience
Most business owners start up their businesses really well. They have done their homework; they understand that it’s the planning that is equally if not more important than their actual service. They have implemented the 85% of any outcome is achieved in the first 15% rule. They have spent time selecting their products and services and are…
How 10/10 Customer Service and Product Awareness Can Drive HUGE Revenue Increases In Your Business
Recently, I was back in the US presenting the results of their customer loyalty research to senior management and their teams. These guys are absolutely committed to driving revenue through customer loyalty research. They are now achieving an amazing +77 NPS (Net Promoter Score). The main focus when visiting and working with this company is…
Customer Service – Its all about timing not just actions
When we talk about customer service, we often forget about when the best time is to greet people and farewell. We talk about, greetings and farewells and asking questions but what’s not really discussed in detail is timing. For example, when do you greet someone? When is the right time to greet someone? If you…