1) Bundle your products so there are no apple to apple comparisons: “Our 7-year mortgage program happens to come with free checking, free bill pay, free Internet banking, a free debit card AND a line of credit that will cover overdrafts at a reduced rate of $____ if you sign up for this package prior to closing.”
Follow these ten steps to alleviate customer complaint calls and save your company name:
COMMANDMENT #1: Express appreciation for the feedback. “Thank you for telling us about this. We appreciate customers who let us know when things aren’t right.” (more…)
If everyone in your office handles your phones with great care—you all answer in two to three rings, answer with enthusiasm and confidence, handle the customers’ needs, transfer the call or put them on hold for no more than thirty seconds without coming back—you’ll have customers raving about you. (more…)
You’re watching the Super Bowl when one of those unforgettable commercials comes on. You grab your sides with laughter. How do they come up with these things? (more…)
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