Tag Archive for Customer Service

Customer service: the importance of saying sorry

In my opinion, saying sorry is one of the most crucial factors in delivering exceptional customer service. As small as this action is, it has an everlasting effect on your clients. This slight change in perspective will build the trust necessary to forge long-lasting relationships with your clients. The most common but fatal error made
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Card payment system down: a survival guide for small businesses

When something you take for granted breaks down, you quickly appreciate how important it is. For small business owners, it’s their payment system. The recent VISA card outages had a huge impact across the UK and Europe, with consumers everywhere struggling to pay for products and services. In some cases, more than half of all
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Two thirds of UK businesses don’t have a dedicated CRM budget

Two thirds of companies are covering marketing and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) with the same budget, according to new figures. The annual CRM Barometer, by marketing technology company Wiraya, reveals that only 34 per cent of companies have integrated CRM systems. However, 54 per cent are planning to up their budget next year. At the
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