Tag Archives: customer expectations

How Should You Handle Angry Customers?

All companies treasure and understand the value of happy customers. The extent and loyalty of happy customers is often the difference between success and failure. But, how should we deal with angry customers? As a general rule, we should not … Continue reading

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Are Your Public Relations Efforts Working?

How effective are your public relations efforts? The answer to this question has become even more complex in this era of online viral marketing and word of mouth. It’s not enough to just count mentions, etc., as we did in … Continue reading

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The Most Ethical Retail Firms According to Ethisphere Institute

There are various reports about the most ethical firms in the world. One of the most comprehensive such reports is compiled by the Ethisphere® Institute. According to its Web site: “The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in defining and … Continue reading

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