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10 Tips For Dealing
10 Tips For Dealing
10 Tips For Dealing
Your company’s most vital asset is its customers, so you need to make sure
you’re dealing with your customers properly. Without them, you would not, and
could not, exist in business. Sure, you can attract new customers with unique
products, free gifts, or reducing your prices; but if you’re not creating
relationships with them, they’re not going to return or recommend you.
Here are ten tips for dealing with customers and delivering excellent customer
service:
1. Listen to Customers
Sometimes, customers just need to know that you’re listening. If they’re
confused or have a problem, by lending a listening ear, you’re showing that you
care and that you’re not dismissing them.
2. Apologize
When something goes wrong, apologize. It’s amazing how calming the words
“I’m sorry” can be. Don’t engage in fault-finding or laying blame, but let them
know you’re sorry they had a problem. Deal with the problem immediately and
let the customer know what you have done.
4. Stay Calm
Difficult as it is sometimes, it is important to stay calm. Your calming approach
will help your customer stay calm too. They will feel like you’re in control of the
situation and that you can help solve their problem.
6. Suggest Solutions
Have a menu of calming remedies which you and your employees can use.
Whether it’s purely a refund or return, or if it’s coupons or a free service. By
agreeing in advance the scenarios where you will provide these remedies, and
how much you’re willing to spend, you will be able to speak calmer and more
confidently when offering the solution.
9. Be Available
Customer service is no longer just about face-to-face contact and telephone. If
you’re working in an industry or marketplace where customers are constantly
online, you need to amend your service delivery to incorporate that.