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10 Traits of the Best Customer Service Representatives

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Chris Bijou
CSR

To help customer service teams improve conversations, Chris Bijou has developed a list of 10 traits possessed by the best customer service representatives.

3 Steps to a Great Customer Service Experience

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Kristina Evey
Customer experience

Read about some of the difficulties faced when providing excellent service—and how to overcome them.

Customer Service: Why You Should Think Long Term

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Errol Allen
Long term thinking

What we do today has a long-term effect for both the customer and our company.

Top 4 Customer Service Myths

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by John Tschohl
Myth or Fact?

Here are some myths regarding customer service that may be stopping your customers from being loyal to you for life.

Why Are Customer Service Improvements Important?

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Rick A. Conlow
Improved service results

Most companies want to increase the quality of their customer service – do you?

5 Things Today’s Customers Want

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Errol Allen
Confused customer

Have you ever wondered what your customers really want? Here are 5 things that they may be looking for.

Make it Easier for Customers to Do Business with You

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Donna Stevenson
Customer's meeting

A three step process for making your business customer-friendly and build the relationships critical for customer loyalty.

Follow the Customer Service Leader—And Leave the Rest Behind

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by John Tschohl
Amazon customer service

John Tschohl is inspired by one of the world’s leaders in customer service—online retailer, Amazon.com. In this article John suggests we follow Amazon’s example and take the lead in serving our customers.

How to Instantly Upgrade Your CRM Software

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by CSM Contributor
CRM Software upgrade

Your CRM system does a lot for your business, but you can help make it do more with a few simple upgrades. Learn how in this article.

Real Time Relevance Creates Amazing Customer Service

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Shep Hyken
JW Marriott

Why the combination of customer interactions can add up to an overall amazing customer experience.

Customer Service—It’s Not Rocket Science

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Errol Allen
Rocket scientist

Let’s go back to basics by taking a closer look at the principles of customer service.

Inconsistent Customer Service: A Tale of Two Stores

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Shep Hyken
Victorian couple

It was the best of stores, it was the worst of stores. An interesting article by Shep Hyken.

The Financial Impact of Customer Service

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Errol Allen
Financial results

Don’t take customer service for granted – the financial impact is huge!

5 Steps to a Better Customer Service Experience

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Donna Stevenson
Customer presentation

Take a journey through the five Stages of the Customer Satisfaction Practices Continuum.

How to Avoid Customer Support Blunders

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Marv Toyer
No service is bad service

Delivering customer support excellence can be a challenge. Here are 5 of the most common blunders to avoid.

WOW! Customer Service: You Never Get a Second Chance

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Sandy Geroux
WoW! Customer service

Make the most of those precious opportunities when connecting with your customers.

What Customer Centricity Is Really All About

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Gary Garris
Lady pointing

The decision that you have to make is whether customer centricity is an investment that promotes doing more rather than less for your customers.

Are Your Customers Getting Uniform Service?

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Keith Milburn
At Your Service

If you want to offer the best possible customer service experience, be sure to be consistent.

The Importance of Departed Client Analysis

December 8, 2025May 5, 2015 by Richard Schroder
Voice of the customer

Do you know the real reasons why your lost customers decided to stop working with your company? Here is a way to find out.

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