The equation used to determine the level of a customer’s satisfaction is: Experience – Expectation = Satisfaction. So, if a customer expects a 7 and you provide a 10 then the customer leaves ...

The "customer service as a cost center" narrative has been in circulation for years, which stems from the mindset that servicing customers is a numbers game—customer handling and closing tickets ...

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Good customer service “doesn’t provide an upside on loyalty,” says Brent Adamson, distinguished vice president of the Gartner Customer Service & Support Practice. “At best, a great customer service ...

As a small business, getting the customer service equation right can be difficult. This is not only true with black businesses, but other small businesses as well.

The Customer in the Equation. February 16, 2006. Sticker shock is nothing new for the service tech who needs to tell his customer that either the old air conditioning unit is beyond repair, or whose ...

Google+ Could Revolutionize Customer Service By Christopher Elliott Updated on: July 8, 2011 / 2:17 PM EDT / MoneyWatch ...

“I don’t know” is an answer that is often rendered in the modern customer service equation. And it is the least satisfying. In fact, it can often be quite infuriating.

The keys to the customer service equation include competent and compassionate reps, a manager who can effectively handle escalations, multiple means of contact (email, phone, chat, etc.), and ...

LONDON: 8 June 2016 — The automobile dealership service department is the No. 1 determinant of customer satisfaction and dealership loyalty, according to the J.D. Power 2016 UK Customer Service Index ...

In attempting to gain loyalty, most customer service organizations concentrate on improving service experience quality, but new research from Gartner shows that such efforts aren’t enough to boost ...