To every bird, its own nest seems fair.
-French Proverb
In
Trend Smart: The 21 Trends That Will Change the Way You Do Business
(Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, Inc., 2003), author Louis Patler examines trends
that are impacting leaders, consumers, and employees. For example, in looking
at consumer trends he offers these tips:
* For successful customer service today, keep in mind that "one size fits
one only": the customer you are serving right now. Mass customization
means you need to treat each customer individually.
* Turn your consumers into "prosumers," proactive buyers who have
a choice of what product or service to buy, and they'll choose yours because you've
given them the options and the features they truly want.
* Get to know the specific needs of your customers -- and then develop products
and services that meet those needs.
* Go above and beyond the call of duty. If you've made a mistake and delivered
poor customer service, apologize and make up for it. Your customers will
love you and will continue to be good customers.
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