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Tag: Customer Service

The telecoms industry saw the second most complaints in 2016

February 15, 2017

By Shane Schutte

In Ombudsman Services” fourth Consumer Action Monitor, it came to light that the telecoms industry had the second most complaints in 2016 only beaten by the retail sector.

Mobilising manufacturing industry field services for better customer outcomes

February 14, 2017

By Staff writer

The global manufacturing industry used to be very much about creating products for sale, however, we ve seen a gradual erosion of that concept.

You’ll leave your spouse before switching broadband providers all because of fear

February 7, 2017

By Shane Schutte

June 2016 saw the CMA call for Brits to change banks following concerns that the big four dominated the market and that customers were loyal despite bad history. But this unusual concept isn’t the preserve of finance. We don’t like switching broadband providers either.

Gain a competitive edge with excellent customer service

January 19, 2017

By Staff writer

A focus on excellent customer service is precisely the competitive edge that SMEs can make use of to stand out from the crowd.

David vs Goliath: How online independents can compete with retail giants

December 28, 2016

By Staff writer

Every day, small and mid-sized independent e-retailers get up and get ready to do battle. SMEs know the opportunity is there to survive, even thrive, but it entails being able to compete with retail giants.

Improve sales figures by dropping the hard sell

December 9, 2016

By Staff writer

How your business can improve sales figures by dropping the hard sell and what you should do in its absence to help ensure your long-term success.

We are creating a crazy world of blame and abuse

December 6, 2016

By Jan Cavelle

It all falls to the powers of branding, the picture drawing of the firm to concoct a feverishly enthusiastic interaction with customers instead of garner their abuse.

The job my staff do is more important than mine as CEO

November 16, 2016

By Christian Nellemann

As the founder and CEO of a business with lots of customer touch points, Christian Nellemann explains why he’s realised his staff are so valuable.

What can a cup of coffee tell a business about its candidate experience

November 9, 2016

By Bryan Adams

When recruiting for staff, have you really stopped to consider what the candidate experience your business offers is like

Founders Diaries: Introducing XLN CEO Christian Nellemann

November 1, 2016

By Christian Nellemann

As a serial entrepreneur, and now the man at the helm of XLN, Christian Nellemann has a lot of experience to call upon for his Founders Diaries entries.

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