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How To Boost Client Retention – Without Customer Service or Account Reps

Sales and Marketing Management

Author: Ajay Gupta It’s well-known that keeping customers is much more cost-effective and profitable than securing new clients. Harvard Business Review estimated that customer acquisition is 5 to 25 times as expensive as customer retention. We use account managers and customer service reps on only a very limited basis.

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Holistic Customer Service: Why Customer Experience Is a Shared Responsibility in the Company

Pipeliner

The concept of customer service has evolved from a post-sale afterthought to a key driver of business success. Today, it’s not just about solving customer problems but creating an experience that resonates with them at every touchpoint. This brings us to the core concept of holistic customer service.

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Sales and customer service have more in common than you might think

Salesmate

Sales and customer service were once considered completely different areas of business – divided into two different departments, each having different goals, objectives, and strategies. Traditionally, sales teams would bring in new customers, while customer service teams were expected to take care of them.

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What is customer service – a complete guide

Apptivo

Happy and delighted customers pave the way for the growth of the business. All About Customer Service. Qualities of a customer service professional. Terms often used interchangeably with customer service. Types of customer service. Top benefits of customer service.

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In the Race to Win More Customers, Sales Needs Digital Transformation

Salesforce users were surveyed about the forces shaping today's workplace. Discover the results and why investments in digital transformation and automation are pushing sales teams ahead.

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Excellent Customer Service Is Your Company’s Secret Weapon

Sell Integrity

In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service. Last week was National Customer Service Week , an annual — and now global — event devoted to celebrating the people who make customer service happen.

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From Mom & Pop to Online Powerhouse: Inspiring Case Studies of Customized Digital Marketing Success Stories for Small Businesses

BuzzBoard

An example of this can be seen when businesses invest their time and resources into the wrong marketing channels, often leading to less than desirable results, which can be avoided through customized approaches. The result is often measured growth and customer retention. Notably, a local bakery saw a considerable transformation.