Category Archives: Part 7: Communicating with the Customer

This sub-category encompasses establishing and maintaining a retail image, and promotional strategy.

Are You Managing Your Passwords Well?

Everyday, millions of Internet accounts around the world are hacked into. Are YOU doing enough to protect yourself? Take a look at these past posts we’ve made: 1, 2 Then, check out these password manager tools recommended by TechRepublic and … Continue reading

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An Interview with Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

Amazon places an enormous emphasis on customer service, as described by CEO Jeff Bezos.    

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What Do Consumers Prefer: Free or Fast Shipping?

As we have reported before, shipping is a vital part of the online purchase experience. [See 1, 2, 3.] Because of this, Pitney Bowes recently conducted a study about customer shipping preferences for the upcoming holiday season. Jacqueline Renfrow, reporting … Continue reading

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