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Customer Service Articles

Welcome to our article library where you will find an extensive collection of customer service articles by expert authors.

How Do You Define a Customer?

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Leanne Hoagland Smith
Customers

Can you define the word customer? What does it mean to be a customer for your business?

Your Customers – Have You Asked Their Opinion Lately

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Ed Rigsbee
Manager asking a question

Learn about the importance of having an “ask strategy” and how to implement it.

Your Company’s Bottom Line is Tied to Customer Satisfaction

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Leanne Hoagland Smith
Customer Satisfaction

Did you know that you can measure a company’s value by its customer service?

50 Ways to Invigorate Your Customer Service

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Leonard Buchholz
Directory

Is your service “in”? Are people “into” what you have to offer them? Here are 50 ways to make your service the “in” place to be.

Customer Focus in a Slow Economy

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Ray Miller
Global recession markets

In these tough and challenging times, getting the customer experience right is critical.

The Answer’s Yes – What’s the Question?

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by John DiJulius
Yes!

A useful action plan to banish the word “NO” from your service dictionary.

Not Your Father’s (or Mother’s) Customer Service

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by CSM Contributor
Old fashioned customer service

Making customer service a vital focus in your organization can transform a forgotten department or role into a competitive advantage.

The Most Important Customer Service Question

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Robert Moment
Questionmarks

“Will your customers recommend your products or services to someone else?”

The Power of Perceptions in Shaping Customer Satisfaction

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Adele Sommers
Human perception

Is the glass half empty or half full? The definition resides in your customers’ eyes.

6 Reasons Why Complaining Customers are Golden

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by CSM Contributor
Complaining customer on the phone

We don’t always think of customer complaints as opportunities, but that’s just what they are.

Customer Satisfaction: What Yardstick Do You Choose?

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Kevin Eikenberry
Customer satisfaction seal

When considering your performance, consider the yardsticks of your customers.

How to Optimise Customer Feedback from Numerous Sources

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Colin Bates
Customer analytics

Can’t see the wood for the trees? Learn how to identify and develop key customer messages.

You Are the Leader – Customer Excellence Begins with You

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Donn Kirst

Your organization is like an engine – and you are the switch that can ignite excellence.

Building Loyalty – 5 Steps to Succeeding in Difficult Times

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Blaine W. Millet
Building loyalty

How to consistently deliver a truly awesome customer experience each and every day.

Do You Use Customer Satisfaction Surveys?

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Rosanne D'Ausilio
Customer Service Survey

Ideas and research for making the most of customer satisfaction surveys.

3 Reasons Why Companies Aren’t Developing Outstanding Customer Service

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Terry Bass
Outstanding customer service report

Developing outstanding customer service is doable for any size business – so why is it not happening? Find out in this article.

How to Keep Your Customers Coming Back – Understanding Customer Retention

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Tanya Beaudoin
Customer retention

A customer retention strategy is important for any business. Here are some key points to consider.

Customer Loyalty Is the Key Measurement for Success

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Leanne Hoagland Smith

Are you missing the one figure that never shows up on financial reports: loyal customers? Learn how to address this key performance measurement.

Defog the Mirror of Customer Satisfaction

December 8, 2025May 3, 2015 by Larry Galler
Are you satisfied with your service?

Are you using Alice in Wonderland’s mirror to look at your company’s customer service?

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