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Is This Service?

By Glenn Muske

If this happened to you as a customer, how would you feel? Our washer has a problem. Service person came out and ordered a part for it. Part should be here in two weeks and made the next appointment. The day before the appointment, I get an automated call. If my issue was a service […]

June 13, 2018 Filed Under: Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: customer service, good customer service, good service, service businesses

Customer Service and Marketing

By Glenn Muske

Customer Service

A Business Truth –There is no need to market if your small business does not offer great customer service? And by customer service, I am not just talking about a good return policy. Customer service starts in the pre-purchase decision making effort through purchase and then right on to use, today, tomorrow and for the […]

August 2, 2017 Filed Under: Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: customer service, good customer service, marketing, small business marketing, small business success

The Results and An Update on Service Expectations Question of Jan 18th

By Glenn Muske

Just over a month ago, I asked for your help (see A Question: Service Expectations – Jan 18th). I thought I should share the thoughts given and an update on my situation. In brief, my question asked if employees of a food establishment should be able to guide me through the payment process using my […]

February 22, 2017 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: customer service, expectations, good customer service, service businesses, small business

Stand Out with Small-town Service

By Glenn Muske

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It may be that I grew up in a small town area, but mention “small-town service” to people and they will know what you are talking about. So when I saw the tagline on this business sign, I felt I understood how this business treated their customers. (You can read more about developing the tagline […]

August 24, 2016 Filed Under: rural, Small Biz 100, success Tagged With: customer service, effective marketing, good customer service, good management practices, marketing, small business, small town service

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