Operations Impact on Customer Satisfaction
I want to talk about the recent survey that I did and the results, so that it can be used to educate small business owners. Especially those that are newly opened or looking to successfully launch, but also to build a sustainable business in this time when so many small businesses are failing or just trying to survive.
Let’s discuss the most important findings from the survey, when entrepreneurs and small business owners were asked the question… What's your #1 challenge right now, when it comes to Customer Satisfaction?
And the overwhelming response was…. Operations impact on Customer Satisfaction.
What you do in your business, the logistics of the day to day operations, the changes made, and the circumstance that you find yourself under, can result in an impact on customer satisfaction.
Depending on the type of business, your operations could be transparent to the customer. In the case of a product-based business, most people don't see what happens...
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It was early on a Saturday morning and I had a long day ahead of me as I went to move some things to storage. I stopped to grab a quick bite at a bagel store that was conveniently along the way.
As a consumers, it's important that when an issue like this happens we don't dismiss it and say "it's no big deal"; "It's only a bagel" or "it's only a couple of bucks".
You definitely need to take the time to let the business owner understand that there's an issue. The only way they're going to know, or be able to do something about it, is if you give them the feedback. So I did exactly that. I turned back around even though it was an inconvenient ten minute ride back to the...
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This story was inspired during a visit with my kids to Applebee's. The restaurant had tablets on the tables, where the kids can play games, you can place your order, pay your bill and even watch movies. All these activities are designed to increase the engagement with customers while they're in your store.
Having a flat-screen TV has become commonplace in most businesses. People need to feel connected, so having cable t.v, satellite radio or even just back ground music that fits with your brand's personality, will keep customers engaged. You want to educate, entertain and inspire them, all while keeping them engaged.
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As the name clearly implies, customer loyalty programs drive customer loyalty. In a typical loyalty program, brands may reward customers with prizes, coupons, merchandise and other free products or services for patronizing their business. These actions greatly influence the buying decisions of the customers as it drives their loyalty to the brand. Customers are more likely to purchase...
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