Mike Sandy

When your business is just getting started, you can rely entirely on yourself. And when it gets sufficiently large that you can’t do it all, you can hire some people just getting started with their careers or simply in need of opportunities: people who don’t have that many options and are primarily looking to be … Read more

2021 has been filled with a lot of streaming services that came our way, and for some of us they’ve been too much to handle. Not because they are terrible, but because the user experiences have varied so much. As tempting as these services were, they did come along with their own set of flaws … Read more

Japan arguably has the most polished customer service in all the world, so it is worthwhile for any customer service professional to carefully consider why Japan has such world-class service. One key reason is the Japanese culture. “Omotenashi,” which translates as “hospitality,” is a part of everyday life in Japan. But omotenashi means so much … Read more

Backing up emails always makes sense, as valuable data must be protected. In case someone takes over your account, the damage will be minimized. If you are going to leave your job, you can save everything you created and take it with you. If a disaster strikes, a backup will prevent a mental breakdown. Follow … Read more

The fundamental goal of client satisfaction is at the heart of customer service. In the past, it meant giving out smiles or taking the occasional phone call from a dissatisfied customer. Now, there’s a lot more to it than that. The most significant shift in customer service is the sheer number of avenues through which … Read more

The days of gathering a marketing team and spending huge budgets on marketing are seeing some competition from social media marketing. Competition is moving from the physical into the virtual world whether it’s a product or service. The benefits include its affordability, accessibility by customers and features that make it easier to create content. Using … Read more

The icing on the cake for your customers is good customer service, which is why according to the 2018 State of Global Customer Service Report, 95% of respondents indicated that customer service is important to their choice of brand. Quite often, front line support staff hold the key to customer success. It is especially true … Read more

Google Play Market and the Apple Store are overloaded with a broad selection of mobile applications. So far, Android users can choose from 3.48 million mobile apps. The Apple store includes 2.22 million mobile apps for iOS-based devices. As you can see, the competition is tough and just releasing a mobile app is not enough. … Read more

Step-By-Step Guide: How To Write A Brilliant Customer Service Essay Customer service essays are quite unusual for educational institutions. However, some teachers still ask students to write about it. What does a customer service essay mean? The main goal of a customer service essay is to build strong relationships with customers. By creating such a … Read more

Amazon is the biggest international e-commerce platform that offers consumer electronics, digital content, computing services and more. The retail giant is also known for its quick delivery times and amazing customer service. It’s clear that Amazon is a company that takes its customers seriously. It prides itself on creating a shopping experience that makes it … Read more

Social networks are becoming popular for customer support because it offers free and practical tools that allow you: Manage your customer base without having to go through third-party services. Stay in contact with your clients. Gives an opportunity to communicate with your brand and a solid sense of identity with it. Social media also encourages … Read more

The internet has been around long enough that businesses no longer question the need to establish an online presence. Many don’t stop with a company website but extend themselves into the social media front. This gives them greater reach and the ability to communicate with a wider audience. Amid all these efforts, though, companies might … Read more

Every now and then, an angry customer walks into your company’s offices or calls in about an issue or concern that has frustrated them. The best companies know this is actually an opportunity to set their company apart by attending to the customer’s frustrations and resolving the issue. It’s a chance to turn a source … Read more