Re-Post: Why is customer service so bad? Because it’s profitable

Re-Post: Why is customer service so bad? Because it’s profitable

But what about customer lifetime-value? Are customer service managers really doing the company a favor by ditching the pesky customer who just wants to complain? More and more, some companies are taking a gamble on the likelihood of a disgruntled customer giving up on...

We call this “employee marketing”

We call this “employee marketing.” In our view, achieving competitive advantage through people involves a fundamental change in how we engage the work force and cultivate the employee relationship. In other words, view the workforce as a place to invest...
Do you really “love” your customers? If so, don’t rely on ordinary loyalty programs to deliver maximum lifetime value

Do you really “love” your customers? If so, don’t rely on ordinary loyalty programs to deliver maximum lifetime value

If asked, most in business wouldn’t hesitate to say “yes, we love our customers – at least we appreciate them immensely.” To show their appreciation, many product or service providers may offer any manner of incentives to encourage repeat purchase such as discounts,...