How to Make A Big Difference in Customer Service June Van Klaveren Compelling Communications, Inc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
How to MakeA Big Difference
in Customer Service
June Van KlaverenCompelling Communications, Inc.
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A delighted customer is ___
times more likely to
repurchase your service
than a satisfied customer.
6Importance of Customer Service
Importance of Customer
Service
For every complaint
you receive, there are __ others you never hear about, 6 of which are serious.
26
____% of complaining customers
will do future business with
you if you resolve their complaint.
54-70
Importance of Customer
Service
One little thing you need from your customers
• Information• --Open, clear, honest
communication about expectations• --Evaluation of service
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Survey Tips• Customer surveys• Postcard surveys (postage paid)• Yes/no check boxes• Room for comments• No more than 5 questions• Send gift to those who respond
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BONUS idea• Conduct a “focus group”
event• Invite top ten customers• Ask open-ended
questions• Satisfaction with service• Service wish list• Suggestions for
improvement• Provide incentives for
participation
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What to do with the info you get
• Act immediately!• Follow up• Use positive information as basis
for rewarding employee• Use negative information as basis
for reprimand or correction• Document complaints &
resolutions1
Three best kept customer service secrets
1. Build Relationships
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• Communicate authentically• Tell the truth• Trust• Respect• Appreciation• Communication• Caring• Kindness
Final Thoughts
• Over half of consumers (53%) say automated phone systems are the most frustrating aspect of customer service!
• Another study says 94% reported it is “very frustrating” to be greeted by a recording
Thank you!June Van KlaverenCompelling [email protected]
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