(Time to read this article is about 45 seconds) There’s a big difference between being dependable and being predictable. ‘Dependable’ means that you don’t let your customers down. ’Predictable’ simply means that you’re boring. You look, sound and act the same as your competitors and do nothing special to delight and amaze your customers and […]
(Time to read this article is about 30 seconds) Customers hate to wait. Like it or not, we live in the world of “I want it now”. So, here are Cooper’s 4 rules of waiting: Rule #1: Don’t make people wait. Waiting makes people feel unimportant. Implement systems, processes, physical facilities and staffing levels that […]
(Time to read this article is about 60 seconds) One of the most popular of all Christmas carols starts with the words, “Joy to the world”. This is a concept that’s way too important to be on our lips and in our hearts for only three weeks each year. The world and everyone in it […]
(Time to read this article is about 90 seconds) Your ‘front line’, whether it’s face-to-face over the phone or by email is where customer relationships are developed or destroyed. You can have all the best intentions at the top, you can create great marketing programs…but the folks who deal with customers can trash it all. […]
(Time to read this Blog section is about 60 seconds) This is the perfect time of year to bake cookies. This wonderful cookie recipe comes with an important business lesson. These amazing Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal and Pecan Cookies were originally made famous by a small bakery in Dorset, Ontario. We used to fly to Dorset in […]
(Time to read this article is about 45 seconds) I recently worked with a client who wanted help with two business challenges: To improve their relationship with their customers…and, To improve management’s relationship with their employees. Clearly, these two are connected…but the ‘big bosses’ didn’t see that. It turns out that there are two partners […]
(Time to read this Blog section is about 60 seconds) My 23 tips for increasing sales in 2019. Our Biz Tool #A14 will guide you through a list of 23 questions that will help you come up with many ways to increase sales in 2019. Set aside one hour to sit with some of the […]
(Time to read this article is about 90 seconds) Ultimately, customer ownership is all about creating, delivering and communicating compelling value. Value that ‘grabs’ your target customers, clearly differentiates you from your competitors, makes you ‘famous’ and grows your bottom line. Customers demand value and every business promises it. But there’s a huge lack of […]
(Time to read this Blog section is about 60 seconds) Book recommendation. If you’re a business owner, leader or manager, the book ‘Multipliers…how the best leaders make everyone smarter’ by Liz Wiseman is definitely for you. The world’s most visited cities. With almost 20 million international visitors a year, Bangkok, Thailand is the world’s most […]
(Time to read this article is about 90 seconds) When I was a young guy, girls who were “easy” were popular for all the wrong reasons. But in business, being “easy” is a very good thing. Staples, the office supplies retailer, has created a whole marketing campaign around being “Easy”. So, are you “easy” in […]
