Customers patronize many different companies, some small, some large. But customers do not differentiate between them when comparing their experiences as customers: every company is measured against the performance of all the rest. This means it is especially important for us to not only compete against our marketplace competitors, because every industry is our competitor Keep Reading...
Another name for a customer service representative is simply: Fixer. Our job centers around fixing customer problems. Sometimes they are problems with the product, or the website, or a return. But other times, they are problems customers have experienced at the point of sale or service. It is our duty to handle these situations with Keep Reading...
"I just made a big purchase: a car. The caveat was that they had to find one with my selected options, so it was a drawn out experience. And while I was very excited about the final product, the process was really stressful because I never knew what was going on or when things should Keep Reading...
A woman in Wilkesboro, North Carolina is the proud owner of Baxter, a special needs rescue dog. Baxter requires the assistance of a doggy wheelchair and, when his owner, Amy Jo Martin, decided to upgrade his chair with an anti-tip wheel, she headed to Lowe's for ideas as well as parts. Ms. Martin asked at Keep Reading...
In customer service stories, we often hear about exceptional circumstances that compel a representative to provide service far out of the norm. But, like we've frequently discussed, quality service has to be consistently pursued day in and day out. Heidi, who works for the grocer Trader Joe's, shared her approach to ensuring a constant delivery Keep Reading...
A lot of stories about great customer service focus on grand gestures, but it is the sustained, day to day delivery of good deeds that make a company's service reputation excellent. We asked people this week to share an excellent experience they have had or heard about and these are the simple but lovely responses Keep Reading...
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In all of our businesses, we are committed to cultivating a culture of caring for our customers. But where does that culture come from? How do we get to the point where actively caring is so natural that it seems the obvious answer to throw in a pair of cozy socks when a customer orders Keep Reading...
During the highest volume sales period of the year, there are bound to be hiccups. Having stock to fulfill orders, filling them correctly, shipping on time, and providing appropriate support are all things our customers expect. But as volume goes up for us as well as all of the other vendors we rely on both Keep Reading...
When we think of industries that have phenomenal customer service, airlines may not be what immediately comes to mind. However, JetBlue has made it their mission to ensure their customers have not only an excellent travel experience, but an excellent time interacting with their various customer service teams. They do so by carrying their commitment Keep Reading...
