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What is customer satisfaction primarily based on?
What is customer satisfaction primarily based on?
How can businesses benefit from strong customer relationships?
How can businesses benefit from strong customer relationships?
Which type of customer expectation is characterized by vague assumptions?
Which type of customer expectation is characterized by vague assumptions?
Which of the following is NOT a type of customer expectation?
Which of the following is NOT a type of customer expectation?
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What is a major outcome of increased customer loyalty?
What is a major outcome of increased customer loyalty?
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Why is it essential for companies to understand customer expectations?
Why is it essential for companies to understand customer expectations?
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What is business profitability primarily about?
What is business profitability primarily about?
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What role do loyal customers play in brand marketing?
What role do loyal customers play in brand marketing?
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What is the primary goal of any business regarding customer service?
What is the primary goal of any business regarding customer service?
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How is customer service defined in this context?
How is customer service defined in this context?
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What is an advantage of retaining existing customers over acquiring new ones?
What is an advantage of retaining existing customers over acquiring new ones?
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What impact does exceptional customer service have on brand reputation?
What impact does exceptional customer service have on brand reputation?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for offering exceptional customer service?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for offering exceptional customer service?
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Why is customer knowledge valuable for a business?
Why is customer knowledge valuable for a business?
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How does positive customer service interactions affect customer loyalty?
How does positive customer service interactions affect customer loyalty?
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What is one of the main reasons why customer retention is emphasized?
What is one of the main reasons why customer retention is emphasized?
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Study Notes
Customer Service Skills
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Customer service involves caring for customer needs through positive, professional, and helpful service before, during, and after the interaction.
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Key skills include client care, contact details, quality, solutions, and professional service.
Importance of Customer Service in Business Success
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The goal of any business is to gain customer loyalty.
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Customer service quality ensures customer satisfaction.
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Keeping customers is critical for business success.
Introduction to Customer Service
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Customer service is the act of addressing customer needs, providing assistance before, during and after the consumption of goods or services.
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It begins before consumption and continues until the customer is finished with the product or service.
Why Offer Exceptional Customer Service?
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Customers seek solutions to problems.
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Exceptional service leads to business growth.
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Customer knowledge is gained through interactions.
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Exceptional service prevents business failure.
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Retaining existing customers is more cost-effective than acquiring new ones.
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Exceptional service improves a company's public image and brand.
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It creates opportunities for partnerships.
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Exceptional service increases business value and longevity.
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It creates positive employee turnover.
Impact of Exceptional Customer Service on Brand Reputation and Customer Loyalty
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Brand reputation refers to how the public, customers, competitors, and stakeholders perceive a brand.
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Customer loyalty means an ongoing positive relationship between customer and business, leading to repeat purchases and customer satisfaction.
Impact of Exceptional Customer Service on Brand Reputation and Customer Loyalty
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Consistent exceptional service creates loyalty.
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Positive interactions and knowledgeable staff encourage trust and confidence in customers, leading to higher retention rates.
What is Customer Satisfaction?
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Customer satisfaction is a measure of how well a company's products and services meet customer expectations.
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It's a subjective evaluation of the consumption experience.
What is Business Profitability?
- Business profitability is a company's ability to use resources to generate more revenue than expenses.
Recognizing the Long-Term Benefits of Building Strong Customer Relationships
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Increased customer loyalty.
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Cost savings.
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Referrals and word-of-mouth advertising.
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Increased revenue.
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Improved product and service offerings.
Poor vs Great Customer Service
- This section focuses on analyzing customer service interactions.
Identifying Customer Expectations and Needs
Customer Profiling/User Profiles
- Customer profiling involves identifying key characteristics such as age, income, location, hobbies, job title, purchase habits, and goals.
Customer Expectations
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Customer expectations are what customers want or envision from a product, service, or company.
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These include personalized experience, quick solutions, short waiting times, and reliable self-service options.
Types of Customer Expectations
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Explicit: Defined expectations (e.g., price, product variety).
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Implicit: Unspoken expectations (e.g., how the product/service operates).
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Interpersonal: Expectations about interactions with company personnel.
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Digital: Expectations about online interactions/e-commerce.
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Dynamic Performance: Expectations that services remain current/relevant
Ways for Gathering and Analyzing Customer Feedback and Preference
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Feedback analysis: evaluating and interpreting customer feedback.
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Customer feedback sources: one-on-one interactions, surveys, emails, interviews, social media, website analytics, and reviews.
How to Put Customer Feedback Solutions into Use
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Gather customer support conversations.
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Understand customer frustration points.
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Identify patterns and the most pressing issues.
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Prioritize issues for resolution.
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Address issues with a customer-centric approach.
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This quiz explores essential customer service skills and highlights their significance in business success. Learn about the key aspects of client care, the impact of quality service, and why exceptional customer service is crucial for gaining customer loyalty and ensuring satisfaction.
