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5 Things Small Businesses Need To Know To Avoid The Groupon Curse

Waxing UnLyrical

I even emailed customer service and was told my order would arrive on time. She explained that they were a small family business and that Groupon had actually misunderstood their offer dates, posting them incorrectly. They were overwhelmed with calls and a flood of customers they weren’t prepared to handle.

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When Chinese New Year Made for Smart Customer Service and PR

Waxing UnLyrical

However, in addition to sometimes working as a great way of getting your story out, this can also be a very good customer appreciation (and, therefore, customer retention) practice. So after a day of doing this and that, we went down to my local nail salon to pamper ourselves, girl style. Of ao dais and red envelopes.

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The Extra Mile PR Strategy: Wow Your Customers

Doctor Spin

A family staying at the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida, experienced the hotel’s customer service when their son’s beloved stuffed giraffe, Joshie, was accidentally left behind. Stuffed giraffe shows what customer service is all about. Ritz-Carlton. 2012, May 17). link] Nordstrom. 3 Nordstrom, Inc.

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15 Up-and-Coming PR and Social Media Marketers to Watch

Communications Conversations

So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. In the span of five years, Tess has excelled in marketing, communications, production, and business development roles in agencies, on the client side, and with non-profits. But, who are the next LeeAnns, Sarahs and Allisons?

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How to Prepare a PR Crisis Plan

Prohibition

Corporate impropriety, such as fraud, theft, negligence, corruption, deception, poor customer service etc. A company or organisation is only as good as its ability to quickly, effectively, and creatively manage a crisis. That’s why it’s so important to monitor the media for your brand, especially if you’re a small business.

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PR Basics Based on Principles will Never Change

PR Fuel

If it’s not working, get creative! Consumers and members of the media like to know who they are doing business with. Including a company history, whether it be a biography of your business or a timeline of important events, is useful. For small businesses, it’s always nice to know who started the company and why.

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Email – Forgotten Communication Powerhouse

PR Fuel

We have web chat available during office hours, and our phone is answered 24 x 7, but email communication is by far the most important way we serve many hundreds of customers each month. I hope you enjoy the reviews below, where I cover email marketing, email customer service, and email pitching. So how do you get the edge?