02 Jan 2012
January 2, 2012

New Year’s Challenge

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For New Year’s do you always make the same resolutions? You’re going to lose 10 pounds, win the lottery and finally get organized for good.  You start out strong, but then….So exactly what does this have to do with customer service? We at CustomerSkills  are challenging YOU to resolve to make a positive, lasting change in your customer.. read more →

It’s important to keep yourself in the pink this last week before the Christmas holiday. Not only will you be better able to give customers the kind of service that merits a return visit to your company in the quiet season to come (after all, that’s why they hired your fabulous self!)  But, staying positive.. read more →

12 Dec 2011
December 12, 2011

What matters to customers – YOU!

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MSN’s 5th annual survey of customer service is out and it confirms what we at CustomerSkills have preached since day one.  YOU are what matters to the customer and YOU are why they come back.  Here’s the proof. Notice that all of the top reason’s that customer’s say matter to them have to do with.. read more →

05 Dec 2011
December 5, 2011

Holiday Zen

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What is the simplest way to keep your cool this holiday season?Save time each morning to focus on it.Here’s what we mean. Leave for work just 2 minutes early.Sounds easy enough, but it does take a bit of discipline. Now here’s the real trick. Take time for it even if you’re running a bit late… read more →

28 Nov 2011
November 28, 2011

Stay jolly through the holidays

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Is working the holidays making you crazy yet? Keep these tried and true service basics in mind and try to not let the non-stop Christmas songs make you want to pull your stuffing out. Don’t “stress talk”. Avoid speaking negatively, keep your comments to others, and yourself positive and productive. I know you’re beyond busy, but remember.. read more →