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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…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreIf It Needs Doing, Do It Now
From restricted cash flow to poor employee morale, small businesses and can experience an array of issues or problems that can ultimately affect net profit. The ramifications, such as a loss in productivity and sales, can be immediate while other situations can smolder over a long period of time before igniting into a firestorm that…
Read MoreThe 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,…
Read MoreUltimate Goal: Customer Satisfaction
Karl R. Carter, ASBC® If large, publicly-traded corporations can have a goal to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction, can small businesses have the same goal? Of course, businesses on a smaller scale can still strive for ultimate customer satisfaction. Most likely, their market will not target a global audience like an international company,…
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