Losing Customers is Costly

The numbers don’t lie Improving customers’ satisfaction with your business translates directly to your bottom line. If you are not sure you are ready to invest in improving service, check out these statistics: • It costs between five and six times more to attract a new customer than to keep an existing customer. • Companies…

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The Role of Networking in Small Business Growth

Networking plays a crucial role in the growth and success of small businesses. It provides opportunities for owners and managers to connect with other business owners, industry experts, and potential customers, which can lead to valuable collaborations, partnerships, and business growth.  To understand the real importance of networking to the success of a small business,…

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The Ultimate Customer

A single inconvenience or negative experience can drive a customer away for good, potentially harming a business’s reputation and growth. On the other hand, expressing genuine gratitude and appreciation fosters loyalty and builds lifelong relationships. Treat every customer interaction as an opportunity to create a positive experience by listening to their needs, resolving issues promptly,…

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Every Single Customer Counts

Small businesses must navigate a maze of challenges. These challenges can be anything from rising costs, supply chain disruptions, shifting consumer behavior to fierce competition for a purchaser’s dollar. In the face of such adversity, one truth becomes crystal clear: every single customer counts.  Thin Margins and Financial Vulnerability Unlike large corporations that may have the…

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WOM Meets Customers Head-On

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<strong>Karl R. Carter, ASBC®</strong> WOM Meets Customers Head-On Today we’ll cover the idea of shortening your customers’ decision making process with positive word of mouth. There are essentially 5 stages in the decision making process. They are: So, let’s take a closer look at each one of these. From “No” to “Maybe” This stage is…

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Decoding WOM Messages

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Karl R. Carter, ASBC® Decoding WOM Messages Today’s lesson will talk about how word of mouth messages are delivered and how you can influence those messages. There are essentially 3 methods of word of mouth: When experts are talking about your products or service you will usually receive an amazing rush of sales and new…

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