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Priceless, The First Customer Service Experience

Increase Sales

Once again I realized how truly priceless the first customer service experience really is. I did my research and discovered Data-Max Wireless. The frontline person who opened the account and scheduled the service call was incredibly friendly and competent. So a $75 service call turned into an over $2,000 sale.

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The Keys To Retaining and Losing Your Customers

Understanding the Sales Force

It’s been quite a while since I’ve written an article about the role that customer service plays in the retention and renewal of customers and accounts. Some products are so exclusive, and so desirable, that crappy customer service might not even stop you from buying again.

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How Important is Customer Service? Ask Verizon.

Carew International

4 Essential Ingredients for Effective Customer Service. Anyone tempted to downplay the importance of customer service need look no further than the PR nightmare playing out for Verizon Wireless in its handling of a data overage occurrence with the Santa Clara County Fire Department.

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Great Customer Service Doesn’t Equal Great Customer Experience

Partners in Excellence

The funny thing is the customer service people I talk to on the phone are fantastic! From a customer service point of view, I can’t give them any higher compliments. I’d been receiving emails from the vendor saying, “You can save a lot of money on your wireless/mobile services.”

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How can call center training programs be improved? Here’s what worked for 5 Lessonly customers.

Lessonly

Customer service success doesn’t happen overnight, and it certainly doesn’t happen when you go it alone like Michael Scott. Thrive Market, a health food e-commerce retailer, has a team that has grown from five to 90 customer service employees in just three years. Before we begin, let’s be really clear about something.

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How to Increase Profit Margin: 5 Strategies for Any Business

Hubspot Sales

Start by setting clear and reasonable expectations that your customers can count on from the start of your relationship. Constantly communicate the ROI they're seeing as a result of leveraging your product or service. Make sure your customer service infrastructure is active and effective. Telecom (Wireless): 4.60%.

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Are You Ready to Enhance Your Productivity?

Smooth Sale

Wireless earbuds can help us take the power of a focus playlist anywhere we go. Focus playlists can help us stay on track and drown out the noise surrounding us. It is especially true if you work in public settings such as coffee shops or bookstores. Stop Multitasking.

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