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ProSo Picks #10: Handling Customer Demands That Can't Be Met & Personalized Service

Katie Scheer / Apr 18, 2017 9:20:00 AM

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We want our customers to love us. We want them to enjoy doing business with us, and we want to enjoy having them as our customers. But sometimes we run into customers challenges, and when we do, we need to know how to handle them. How do we properly assist and communicate with a customer who has demands we can't meet? And will we still maintain that great relationship with them afterwards? When we don't have these challenges, what is expected of us and our service to them on a normal basis? Every single day we need to knock the socks off our customers so they tell our positive customer service stories, like many do about Nordstrom and Zappos. Included today are a couple of articles that will inspire you.

Building a Culture of Customer Care Isn’t Easy

Why isn't it easy?  Well, sometimes you just can't accommodate your customers needs and requests, and this puts your team in an uncomfortable spot. They don't know how to handle the situation, so we need to make sure that they do. This is where this article is most helpful. It guides you on what to do when you can't help, and it gives training tips on how to care for these customers. That's not all, so read on so you can build your "culture of care," which will result in customer loyalty.

"You love doing everything that you can for your customers.

If there is a way for you to solve problems, your instincts are going to tell you to solve it, of course!

However, there are certain times when you cannot accommodate your customers’ requests, and while you absolutely hate to let your customers down… sometimes you have to..."

How To Create A "We've Been Expecting You" Service Experience

‍Business and buying experiences of today are expected to be more than just a mundane transaction. Customers want, need, and demand more personalized experiences. And if they don't get them, they will remember and will choose to do business elsewhere and will probably splash the negative comments across social media. Obviously, you don't want that. You need to step up your customer service, and how about raising the bar too? Become a service leader. Continue reading for great suggestions and examples.

"Eighty-five percent of customers buy more when they receive personalized service. That stat is complements of TimeTrade, provider of the leading SaaS solution for appointment-driven personalization. Personalization is a trend that’s growing in all kinds of businesses. Customers want to be recognized and remembered. They want you to sell to them and service them based on their needs and past experiences. Don’t you want to go where people welcome you, expect you, and, as the theme song from the old TV show Cheers says, “Where everybody knows your name?"..."


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