Blame Is the Game No One Wins

Look, things don’t always go as planned. Mistakes happen, orders get mixed up, and misunderstanding will inevitably arise. It’s a fact of life. To err is human, and all that. What matters most, however, is how we handle these situations—especially in front of customers. We’ve often spoken out about the…
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Balancing Customer Service and Self-Service

Our world seems to be getting more automated by the day, and so it’s natural that many small businesses find themselves grappling with the balance between providing hands-on customer service and offering the convenience of self-service options. Customers’ expectations continue to evolve with the times, with many placing a high…
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When the Fight’s Not Worth It

Many business owners and managers have fallen into the trap of believing that every customer is worth fighting for. The age-old adage that tells us the customer is always right has convinced many of us that we need to bend over backwards to satisfy every person who comes through the…
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More Than Lip Service

All businesses should want to deliver an exceptional customer experience, but actually accomplishing this goal desire takes a lot more than good intentions. We have to do more than simply express our intention to improve, recognizing that meaningful progress requires a strategic approach and sustained effort. As Shep Hyken, a…
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