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Starbucks Could Have Avoided Losing $20 Million, And So Can You

Customer Guru

As revealed later, these gentlemen, while waiting for a friend to arrive, just wanted to use the restroom. But, the manager denied access as Starbucks’ policy is that only (paying) customers can access the restroom. All this for a waiting time of a paltry two minutes!

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Understanding Negative NPS Score: Causes, Impact and Solutions

Lumoa

Before we dive into our remedies, let’s take a look at some of the root causes that could be behind your score going south: Inadequate or Poor Customer Service Many customers tend to be unforgiving if their support experience isn’t up to scratch.

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The Role of Purchased Datasets in Customer Service Strategies

CSM Magazine

The Importance of Datasets in Customer Service Strategies Improving Customer Experience According to a survey by NewVoiceMedia, 44% of US customers switch to a competitor following a poor customer service experience. Similarly, improving the exchange process can also boost customer satisfaction.

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10 Common Customer Service Problems and How to Resolve Them

ProProfs Chat

This brings us to another key customer service issue that is quite common these days. Reasons: Top reasons why businesses are prioritizing automation in their customer service processes are: If the business is looking to minimize customer wait times and reduce friction, then automation is the obvious answer.

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111 Customer Service Statistics and Facts You Shouldn't Ignore

Help Scout

Your customer experience is the main differentiator between you and your competitors, and all of the customer service statistics back it up. Below, we’ve collected 111 key statistics exploring the relevance and importance of good customer service — and expanding on the cost and impacts of poor customer service.

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Get Ready for The Shopping Season with These 10+ Tips

Comm100

Customers can experience many types of pain points, or common problems, while doing business with a company. Remedy existing customer pain points before the holiday rush by considering the following: Where do your customers currently experience friction in the buying experience? Loosen Up on Your Return and Exchange Policies.

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How to Create Successful Customer Service Stories: 9 Inspirations to do it Right

ProProfs Chat

Menu problems have to lead to issues like: Drive through wait-time increased to three minutes and ten seconds. That means not only did they compromise on service, but also on the quality of the food. Due to deteriorating taste, the brand started facing issues like: Customers getting price sensitive. customers’ wishes.