Without exceptional quality service you could be turning potential customers away and losing your existing ones. Here is a basic 20 point checklist to help you analyse the quality of your customer service and implement an improvement programme based on any gaps. My 20 Customer Service Analysis Checklist Questions are: Is there a strong … Read more
“She was absolutely delighted with the friendly service she received and says she will not hesitate to use you in future and to recommend you to her friends.” The quote above was received by one of my clients last week. It shows the power of dealing effectively with customer issues, as it is the response … Read more
One of the most important skills a manager can possess is the ability to be organised. Not only does your work require structured thinking, discipline and action, it also requires the ability to juggle a multitude of jobs at any one time – all with their own complexities and client expectations. Now add transformation into … Read more
We are all busy. Our lives have expanded to fill what available time we have making it difficult to always take a step back and consider our businesses dispassionately and objectively. The following three tips are designed to create that “thinking space” in your schedule to undertake those important steps for your business to move … Read more
Nowadays we all send and receive multiple emails every day. Like everything in business there are some golden rules and behaviours that we should apply and expect others to apply as we use this powerful business tool. Here are some of my favourites. Do not fill in the To & Cc boxes until you have … Read more
Often businesses will have a receptionist or a dedicated person who is in charge of answering the phones; however it is your duty to specify how you want them to be answered and how you want calls dealt with. Incoming calls can be from existing and potential customers, business associates, suppliers and the list goes … Read more
Clients will generally not pay an invoice for three main reasons: The time effect. The cash impact. Conscious or subconcious avoidance. The time effect: The Time Effect refers to a delay between the job and your invoice. You can deal with the Time Effect by ensuring invoices are sent out promptly when a job is … Read more
