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JULY 19, 2021

Internal Customer Service: What You Must Know by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead. Small Business Trends) There are a lot of tips and customer service best practices that can be implemented within a company to develop excellent internal customer service. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Don’t miss the opportunity to create customer loyalty through an easy and hassle-free return policy. This article covers several important ways to deliver that return policy experience that fosters goodwill and gets customers to return again and again. 7 Customer Service Training Tips Every Manager Needs to Know by Justin Herrick.

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APRIL 26, 2021

(ZDNeT) Customer service is experiencing a renaissance, and with the right imagination, intention, and technology, it can also become a business growth engine by driving satisfaction, sales, and loyalty. One of the main points is that customer service is becoming the face of a brand. Thank you MattsenKumar!).

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JANUARY 4, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Tips and Advice from the Pros During Disruption by Srijana Angdembey. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond. My Comment: We begin this list of the Top Five roundup with a list that includes 21 tips for 2021. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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MAY 24, 2021

How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. Go to The Customer Focus™ to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

That table has a different server and I’m not sure how we would divide the tips.”. Interesting answer—she wasn’t sure how the servers could divide the tips…. While I appreciated her honest response, it seemed like she was more interested in how tips were split between employees than in taking care of customers.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When they opened their first store in early 2018, nobody thought that customers would not only want a people-less way to shop, but in the wake of COVID-19, desire and demand it. We would pay for goods and services, even tip the valet, without having to physically exchange cash. Today, customers want a touchless experience.

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APRIL 15, 2020

Recently, one of our Shepard Letter subscribers shared an example of what they use instead of the traditional music when a customer is put on hold. Some companies get creative and have announcements or share tips on how to use their products. His company has a series of five messages in the form of trivia questions.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Learn 4 Tips From Leading Brand Stitch Fix to Build a Program to Improve Your Customer Experience by Ellen Christenberry. Business2Community) Stitch Fix listens to its customers and adapts to our modern digital lifestyles. 10 Holiday Sales & Marketing Tips for Small Businesses to Finish 2020 Strong by Gaetano DiNardi.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. CMSWire) Although the terms “customer loyalty” and “customer retention” are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to two different things. Go to The Customer Focus to learn more about our customer service training programs.

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APRIL 5, 2021

Help Your Business Stand Out in 2021 With These 6 Tips by Angela Hausman. Market Maven) Here are a few tips to help your business stand out in 2021. My Comment: Here is an excellent list of six ideas to create a better customer experience. My favorite was the second one, which focuses on giving away valuable content for free.

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

Last week, I shared ten ideas to drive a better customer experience in 2020. As promised, I’m back with ten more tips. Without any further delay, here are ten more ways to create a better customer experience in 2020. If you want to have a great customer experience, you must focus on your employee experience.

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JULY 8, 2019

Roger Dooley, the author of Friction, shares a story about a high-effort, friction-laden customer experience that reminds us how important it is to be easy (or, at least easier) to do business with. If You Don’t Use These Social Media Tips to Improve Customer Service, You’ll Hate Yourself Later by Larry Kim.

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MAY 31, 2021

5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad Ad Age) Here are 5 tips for marketing organizations looking to maximize their Discovery Commerce opportunity from Aubrie Richey, VP of media for TechStyle Fashion Group that brought us brands like Fabletics and Savage X Fenty. by Stephanie Falkner.

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JUNE 3, 2019

10 Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience (CX) by Diana Kaemingk. Qualtrics) If you’re ready to improve your customer experience, check out these 10 tips. Here’s a good “Top Ten” type of list to help you improve your customer experience. My Comment: This list focuses on different types of survey questions.

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JANUARY 3, 2018

With that in mind, I’d like to share five customer service tips every business must do to stay competitive in 2018: Embrace the changing expectations of your customer: This one I’ve touted every year. The customer expects more than ever. But, these are what I’d call “keep-up-with-the-times” types of tips.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

If you are showing interest in customers outside of their wallets, you’re nurturing relationships. The customer experience shouldn’t just be a non-stop sales pitch. . Make your customers smarter. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author.

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MARCH 15, 2021

(Entrepreneur) Each and every company is, of course, different, but there are some essential ingredients that, if executed well, combine to create a level of service that customers will truly love. So, how do you calculate your customer retention rate? Consider that customer experience is no longer a differentiator.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Customer Service is SO Annoying (Tips to Make it Less So) by Jim Gilbert. Total Retail) We help customers deal with bug infestations: bed bugs, mites, fleas, lice, and they’re desperate, getting bitten up, not sleeping and generally miserable. This is the kind of thing that creates CX legends. You’ll smile.

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JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. 14 ways to deliver a great customer experience – and more. 5 Tips For Turning Customers Into Brand Storytellers by Esther Choy.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

While a clean car wasn’t officially on the menu, it was an additional service they offered. This was a great way to keep the valets busy during slower times and make them some extra money when the customers generously tipped them for an amazing experience. . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken. Copyright © MMXXI, Shep Hyken).

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

The way you communicate, what you communicate, and how often you communicate can create the experience that gives a customer the confidence to continue doing business with you. . So, with that in mind, here are three communication tips that will help drive customer loyalty and move them to say, “I’ll be back.” .

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Some companies have earned a reputation that keeps bringing their customers back, again and again. That’s a big question, and entire books have been written about this, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a few tips to get us started in the right direction. The post Five Ways to Create Customer Loyalty appeared first on Shep Hyken.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

You don’t just want your customers to enjoy themselves when they’re in your store or shopping on your website–you want to create such an amazing user experience that your customers won’t be able to help but tell their friends about all your business has to offer. My Comment: I love the idea of WOWING the customer.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

There are many excellent customer service tips from a veteran in the hospitality business. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs, go to www.thecustomerfocus.com.

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MAY 20, 2019

It starts with Gartner’s definition of CX management: “The practice of designing and reacting to customer interactions to meet or exceed customer expectations…” From there, the experts weigh in on how to achieve exactly that. 9 Customer Service Examples to Win 5-Star Reviews by Justin Herring.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

John Hall is a marketing and CX expert, and he shares seven ways to get customers to come back. Pay close attention to the first tip, which is proactive customer service. This is one of my favorite ways to create confidence and trust with a customer. And is it a coincidence that this article also has seven tips?

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JUNE 10, 2019

Voice of the Customer Surveys: Expert Tips for Creating Effective Surveys & Must-Ask Questions for Gaining Valuable Insights by CallMiner. My Comment: This article takes a look at four iconic brands; Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Amazon and Chic-fil-A and offers up five ways they have created exceptional customer experiences.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

Share content that is all about the customer and not about the company. There you have it—your first ten tips to make 2020 your best year of customer service and experience yet. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

But he’s also at the forefront of hospitality industry trends, eliminating tipping at most of his restaurants and offering paid parental leave company-wide. Now he’s bringing the Apple Watch into his rebooted Union Square Cafe in Manhattan to level up on customer service in some unexpected ways. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Free CX Courses: Free Customer Service Training by LiveChat. Sort-of-Free CX Courses: Customer Service Foundations by Jeff Toister. Writing Customer Service Emails by Leslie O’Flahavan. My Favorite Free Customer Experience Courses: Free Customer Service Training by LiveChat.

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MARCH 22, 2021

I thought I’d ask some of the marketing experts I have come to know for their casino marketing advice and tips. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

Ten top tips for building a customer-driven company in 2019 by cp2experience. cp2experience) I have framed all my top tips around the benefits to customers (and employees) and identified how technology can support the delivery of an enhanced, competitively distinct customer experience. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

While 61% claim they want to improve trust with customers, only 19% have members in the C-suite dedicated to the effort. So, here’s your bonus tip: Consider adding a Chief Customer Officer, or similar position, to your organization. Get more information on The Customer Focus ™ customer service training programs.

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AUGUST 5, 2019

Seriously, it is a good look into what customers expect and want from the companies they do business with. 10 Tips for Balancing Self-Service, Hands-On Customer Care Support by MCM Staff. It’s often faster and easier for the customer to get their problems resolved and their questions answered.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

7 Tips to Simplify & Improve Employee Journey Mapping by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) If you’re familiar with customer journey mapping, then you may know more about employee journey mapping (EJM) than your realize. Remember, what happens on the inside of an organization is felt by the customer on the outside.

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