Aug
5

By CommenceCRM

7 Little Things You Can Do to Show Customers You Care

Making customers happy and completely satisfied is the best way to ensure the growth of any business. But of course, this is often easier said than done. After all, problems can come up and glitches in all types of systems can develop. For instance, not every customer care representative is as good as the next, and some CRM software solutions can turn out to be lacking in the solution department.

Customer care is not easy, but it is definitely among one of the top priorities required for the success of a business. It is much more costly to gain a new customer than it is to retain one you already have, and this can have huge implications on various business strategies.

Providing excellent customer care is a great way to grow a business from the ground up.

Although it would seem that customer care is based on common sense, good customer care is not always common. Rather than focusing on right or wrong, in some cases, the best way to let customers know you care is based on taking that extra step or even on letting the customer “win.”

Ways to Show You Care

1) Start in-house.

Begin creating a culture of caring within the business. This means that all employees should be treated with care and respect. In addition, customer care should be included as a part of required training. It should be incorporated into the core values of the business.

2) Focus on trust.

Consider ways to build trust with customers. This can include everything from addressing them by name to actually learning about their personal needs. When you build a rapport with customers, you can begin to interact on a more personal level — and that can lead to a new sense of connection that results in trust and loyalty. This leads to long-term customers, which is what every business dreams of.

3) Listen closely.

Always listen closely to what customers are saying, and pay attention to any hidden messages in their statements and/or their body language. This gives you the information you need to know regarding when to ask questions and when and how to offer solutions.

4) Offer assistance.

You can’t be all things to all people. But it is possible that you can offer assistance in finding the help your customer needs. Perhaps your website can provide links to other related (non-competitive) businesses that could be helpful to your customers. Becoming appreciated as a helpful resource is not a bad thing!

5) Say “thank you.”

Find a way to show customers your appreciation. This can be demonstrated by a simple follow-up email that reminds customers that their trust in your products/services is appreciated. Saying “thank you” is a basic way to be courteous, and it can go a long way in retaining customers.

6) Track customer communications.

Keeping track of each customer communication and contact is a great way to capitalize on relationships. The process can be simplified with a quality CRM system.

7) Use social networks.

Believe it or not, social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can be excellent platforms for communicating customer care. Updates about new products and services can be posted as well as information about special offers. But more importantly, these platforms are the ideal place for businesses to get in touch with customers and potential customers.

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When good customer care is a priority, everything else just falls into place.

Customer care is based on basic principles. It’s really about having an attitude of caring and a willingness to take extra measures to ensure customers are happy. When the focus is on quality customer service, any business can find success.

About the author:

Debbie Allen is a content writer, Internet marketer, and blogger. She frequently writes about small business management topics, like reputation management and online marketing strategies. Debbie also writes about matters related to the home and garden and about lifestyle issues.

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