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Proactive Service Saves the Day

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...

Mixing Corporate Culture With Service

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...

We Are Grateful For You!

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Photo by Elena Roussakis We are officially in the holiday season and that means we're all busier than ever.  But we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude Keep Reading...

How to Put Customers at Ease

Have you ever had a customer that can't seem to stop apologizing?  Whether this is due to true embarrassment or a desire to not seem an inconvenience is not as important as how we handle these cases.  Our job is to help our customers relax and feel comfortable.  Here are some easy ways to do Keep Reading...

Maintain a Positive Outlook Like This

Customer service can grind us down as we go through case after case.  However, we do not have the luxury of allowing ourselves to be any less fresh or positive for one customer than another.  But what can we actively do to ensure that we can brush off the tough cases and maintain our positive Keep Reading...

If the Customer is Always Right, Do This

The age old adage of "the customer is always right" is thrown around a lot in conversations about how to provide great service, but what does it mean in reality?  What are concrete ways to show a customer that she's always right? Tiffany recently switched telecommunications providers.  She made the move from a big, national Keep Reading...

Prepare for the Holidays in 5 Simple Ways

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Photo by NYPhotographic A chill may be in the air, but sales are about to heat up as the holiday season explodes at the start of November.  Everyone in customer Keep Reading...

How to Fix a Customer Mistake

There are certainly a good number of cases that come through customer service because customers' errors have created problems for them or another company has dropped the ball, leaving them in a bind. They then reach out to us, hoping that something can be done in order to fix the situation. While not every case Keep Reading...

But I Could Never Go Viral

We've all seen them: the stories of outstanding customer service that hit social media and suddenly grow to an audience of epic proportions.  It's fantastic and it's fun, but it seems unattainable.  The customer service equivalent of hitting the lottery.  And we may blame our heretofore lack of viral-worthy opportunities on our perception that our Keep Reading...

A Customer’s Favorite Word: Yes

Whenever a customer encounters anyone from your business, what do they want to hear?  In simplest terms, they want to hear “Yes”.  If a customer has a need or a want, hearing “Yes” not only meets their immediate expectations, it also makes them feel special.  Customizing the customer experience for the needs of each individual Keep Reading...