Canada has long been seen as an easy option for U.S. retailers hoping to market their goods internationally. While our two countries have a shared language and some pop culture in common, the differences between American and Canadian consumers is vast. Customer relations must evolve if you’re hoping to find success in Canada. How American… Read more »
When it comes to building a successful company, quality products and services matter a lot. In their quest to create the very best offerings, though, many entrepreneurs forget about the customer experience. You can design the most unique, in-demand product in the world, but if your customer service isn’t up to snuff, your brand will… Read more »
Customer service drives your business forward and therefore should be given priority in your overall operations. However, when companies are performing well, customer service complacency can occur. While focusing on meeting their quarterly financial objectives, developing new projects and services and coming up with marketing strategies to bring in more leads, they may actually lose… Read more »
Attracting customers is one of the greatest challenges of owning a business. Building customer loyalty can be even more difficult. Offering great customer service is a start, but today’s savvy shoppers need more than just a good experience to keep coming back to your business. Winning people over is harder than it looks, but with a… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic caught the world by surprise. In the nearly two years since the coronavirus began first impacting the United States, Americans have experienced a great deal of disruption. Initial panic caused stores shelves to empty practically overnight. The “stay at home” phase saw friends huddled around their laptop screens for Tiger King viewing… Read more »
Handling inbound calls is one of the most important customer service tasks there is. The job requires equal parts people skills and sales skills. That’s why it’s important to build rapport and truly connect with the person on the other end of the line. Callers want to like and trust the person they’re speaking to…. Read more »
Podcasts are one of the best ways to learn. Their easy functionality and convenient accessibility means that you’re never more than a few taps on your smartphone away from great content. Podcasts are also growing in popularity – it seems there’s a new show announced every day. That’s good news for those eager to learn… Read more »
A virtual receptionist can do wonders for an organization’s productivity. They can also enrich customer relationships in unexpected ways. It’s not enough to simply deliver on expectations. To turn first-time customers into brand loyalists, it’s important to partner with a virtual receptionist. These professionals can transform your customer experience by enhancing existing service offerings and… Read more »
For many businesses, the last year has been about survival. With COVID-19 disrupting virtually every facet of the economy, companies were forced to evolve. The results have been impressive to watch. Business models were reinvented, employees shifted to remote work, and supply chain disruptions led to creative results. Indeed, the resilience of American businesses has… Read more »
The question “how to grow a larm firm” is a popular one, and it’s no wonder why – running a successful law firm is more challenging than ever. The challenges that hinder growth – like competing with other firms and acquiring new clients – can render even the most talented of firms stagnant. Whether you’re… Read more »
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