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Changing Perception: Simple Ways to Improve Your Customers’ Waiting Experience
By Sarah Pike | March 09, 2016

A recent Software Advice survey found that 97 percent of patients get frustrated with lengthy waits.

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The Perks of Being Loyal: How to Build a Customer Loyalty Program That Works
By Lucinda Watrous | December 15, 2015

Want to launch a customer loyalty program for your business? Read this first.

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Customer Service Crimes: This Is Why Your Business Is Failing
By Niraj Ranjan | November 24, 2015

89% of customers defect to competition after experiencing poor customer service. Read what businesses should never do to customers.

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Leveraging The Power and Benefits of Social CRM
By Anthony Carranza | September 04, 2015

How to Maximize Your Brand and Efforts With Social Media Customers

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6 Signs A Customer Is Not Worth It
By Niraj Ranjan | July 31, 2015

Just because a customer is paying doesn't mean they're good for your business. Watch for these signs.

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Like PB&J: Customer Service as a Marketing Strategy
By Greg Shuey | March 26, 2015

Customer service is the new marketing. As seen with Amazon and Zappos, providing ultimate satisfaction to your customers sells itself.

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Why Efficient Customer Service is Better Than Friendly
By Megan Ritter | January 21, 2015

You can't make everyone happy, that's the sad truth. Efficiency is the name of the game. Is your customer service streamlined and optimized

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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers That Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | December 16, 2014

How do you attract loyal customers who are a pleasure to do business with, while repelling customers that want to destroy your business?

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Is Text Messaging a Successful Customer Engagement Tool?
By Scott Gerber | January 03, 2014

Text messaging is clearly efficient for entrepreneurs. But does using it to connect with your customers cross lines? Find out from...