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All businesses need to offer a good level of customer service if they want to stay afloat. Of course, exceptional customer service can help you to stand out from the crowd and gain a bigger share of the market. However, law firms have traditionally shied away from introducing customer-led initiatives. As companies routinely require the … Read more

Finding a job where you get to pursue your passion is almost impossible for many of us. Most of the time, we end up getting a job that will help us pay the bills instead of our dream careers. I remember the movie “The Devil Wears Prada”, the main character Andrea played by Anne Hathaway … Read more

If you have been keeping abreast of the latest business and business and marketing trends, then you are familiar with the current buzz around podcasts. Recent studies conducted by Ofcom indicate that podcasts are now a flourishing online platform, which is attracting an ever-expanding audience. It has been suggested that around six million adults tune … Read more

If we were to roll back the decades, there was almost no such thing as a “low morale team”. Employees accepted their environment, good or bad, and that was the end of the matter. Suffice to say, things have turned on their head. While employees don’t have all of the power, the fact that there … Read more

Car advertising long relied upon a few simple points to bolster a vehicles desirability; namely horsepower, acceleration and speed, however this is no longer an option for marketers as legislation introduced in the UK means that these things are now banned in advertising due to potentially promoting reckless or unsafe driving with buyers. Not only … Read more

Competition in any type of business can get pretty tough. Everybody wants to gain an edge and are always on the lookout for new techniques to accomplish it. If you are looking to make a real difference, you should make customer service a priority. However, do not expect to see results overnight. Customer service is … Read more

Everyone who has ever held a job is familiar with burnout, but studies suggest that customer service workers are at a higher risk of experiencing symptoms of stress and exhaustion due to the intensely demanding nature of their work. Customer service burnout is thus worryingly common. Dealing with dissatisfied customers and having to mediate complicated … Read more

In business, just as in life, excellent decision-making skills draw the line between success and failure. Some of the things that make the great leaders of our world are fast thinking and reacting, betting right on expected values, and envisioning long-term strategies. Decision-making skills represent the cornerstone of good leadership and successful businesses. But, can … Read more

The environment matters. More and more customers are starting to understand the impact they have on the natural world. They buy products with environmental benefits, exercising their voice and power through the things that they acquire. Most importantly, they expect organizations to be engaged in the process of making a positive impact when it comes … Read more

By using social networks and blogging, you can increase your customer base and make new business connections. Social media is gaining more popularity and new users every day. It can also be a source for a loyal customer base. However, not every product or service can be sold through a social network or blogging due … Read more

In 2019, it is important for your eCommerce store to have a mobile app for iOS and Android. If you don’t, you’ll lose to your competitors. Research from consulting agencies and brands proves that mobile apps increase conversion rates and average purchase receipts, help maintain relationships with customers, motivate them to make new purchases and … Read more

A resume is an introduction of yourself to your potential employer and summarizes your experiences, skills and accomplishments among other things. For this reason, your resume needs to well thought out and written to make it stand out and give your potential employer the necessary information. Some of the most important things to focus on … Read more

Despite the much-hyped economic growth in the country, many graduates still have a hard time finding suitable jobs. One of the many complaints by employers is that graduates don’t have relevant skills for the changing job market. The thing that best demonstrates a job market candidate’s skills, training, and applicant’s aptitudes in certain area is … Read more

As we all know, not all businesses are made equal. For the purposes of this topic, some operate at a fairly consistent level through the year – while others have immense highs and rely heavily on seasonality. Unsurprisingly, these peaks of seasonality can make or break some companies. Get it right, and you can be … Read more

As a business owner, you’ll agree that starting your business wasn’t easy at all. It took a lot of time and resources to get it running. Completing the first phase of development which is getting the business on the ground successfully is a self-esteem booster. The second phase revolves around winning customers. Successful businesses all … Read more

Marketing is a very important determinant of the success of a business. Contrary to the opinions of many, marketing has a lot to do other activities other than just advertising. It is everything to do with how a company or a business presents itself. How it does its branding, the quality of its services, how … Read more

When you start your own business, it is both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. And when you finally reach success, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of elation that your hard work has been fruitful. But the road to success does not end there- as a matter of fact, it’s only just the … Read more