Customers shop to be satisfied. Sometimes they are satisfying a need, and sometimes they are satisfying a desire. When it comes to business, the main goal is frequently to keep the customer satisfied. Seems simple, right?
The customer is coming to you to fill that desire, but don’t make the mistake of thinking that it is only the product that they desire. Many customers are seeking to fulfill a desire more than the product itself. The staff is an important key to maintaining the satisfaction of the customer. You can have an amazing product, but with horrible customer service that product will never meet its true potential.
There are some key ways that you can keep a customer satisfied:
Promises – Companies can make many promises to its customers, but a great company is a company that can keep those promises. Make sure that any promises you make you can follow through with – this is a vital way to customer satisfaction.
Goals – It is always good to set goals not only as a company, but also encourage your co-workers and employees to set individual goals. Much success comes from setting goals and ultimately, achieving goals. Goals are very important to give direction in an organization.
Expectations – Always try to exceed expectations. If you can exceed the expectations of the customer you will ensure the satisfaction of that customer. Many companies have become well-known and highly recognized by exceeding the expectations of the customer which can lead to long term customers.
Attention – Pay attention to the needs of the customer. Sometimes their needs might not coincide with the business, but if you meet their needs they will constantly be satisfied. Although the bottom line is that profit is the key to success, without the customer you have no profit. The needs of the customer should always be the top priority of the company or business – particularly in the entertainment and event planning industry.
Value – Make the customer feel wanted. Value the customer. If you don’t, it will not be long before the customer or client parts ways with you. Show each individual client that they are significant and you appreciate his or her business. Give your customers the royal treatment, and provide an experience or a product that they will want to share with others. The dedication to a valued customer is not something to be taken lightly.
More than likely a customer can access your product or service from a variety of places. What is important is that you satisfy the wants and needs of the customer to ensure that they choose your product over the competitors. Show them your value by appreciating their value.
