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Jo Ann Joy

Make Customer Service Your First Priority

December 8, 2025April 28, 2015 by Jo Ann Joy
Top Priority

You can improve customer service by finding ways to meet most customer needs promptly – and providing some level of service even when you cannot meet their needs.

Four Ways to Provide Customer Service on the Way Out

December 8, 2025April 27, 2015 by Jo Ann Joy
Retail assistant

If your company is really about customer service, you do not want to stop providing service to customers just because they decide not to do business with you right now.

Outshine the Competition with Telephone Customer Service

December 8, 2025April 27, 2015 by Jo Ann Joy
Call center agent

One of the most important things that can set you apart from your competition is giving better service on the telephone. Here are 5 quick and simple tips for better phone service.

How to Be a Customer-Focused Company

December 8, 2025April 27, 2015 by Jo Ann Joy

To really outshine your competition, you must be customer-focused. Here are 10 characteristics of a customer-focused company.

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