{"id":10907,"date":"2016-02-29T10:18:34","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T10:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigredcloud.com\/?p=10907"},"modified":"2022-04-04T11:19:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T10:19:11","slug":"6-ways-to-keep-customers-coming-back-over-and-over-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bigredcloud.com\/en\/6-ways-to-keep-customers-coming-back-over-and-over-again\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Keep Customers Coming Back over and over Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Customer retention is always a concern for any business. After all, it\u2019s usually much easier and far less costly to retain an existing customer than to cultivate a new one. Repeat business is essential for building your company brand and growing the enterprise. Here are six ways to build customer loyalty to keep them coming back time and time again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Over-deliver.<\/strong><br \/>\nCustomers always appreciate getting a little extra, whether it\u2019s earlier than expected delivery, a free bonus sample, or perhaps a discount coupon for their next purchase. Always focus on solving the customer\u2019s problem first, but then kick it up a notch by giving them a special surprise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Be flexible.<\/strong><br \/>\nCustomers sometimes have unique circumstances that prevent them from following your pre-defined policies. Do everything possible to resolve their issues, and always make an effort to see things from their perspective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Be proactive.<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you happen to see that something strange is going on with their account, don\u2019t be afraid to pick up the phone and warn the customer. Not only will the client appreciate your concern, but you might also save both companies enormous amounts of time and money spent on resolving unwanted conflicts. Proactive resolution of potential problems is one of the primary objectives behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/bigredcloud.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big Red Cloud accounting software.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Train employees thoroughly.<\/strong><br \/>\nCompanies that rely on on-the-job training methods are destined to lose customer loyalty. Train your employees thoroughly in-house before unleashing them on the client. Training sessions should be upbeat and positive to encourage employee engagement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Educate your customers.<\/strong><br \/>\nA common mistake that many organizations make is to post endless \u201cBuy Now\u201d posts on their social media accounts. Take the time to offer some free advice every once in a while. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jenniferrooney\/2016\/02\/23\/why-the-ability-to-teach-could-be-a-key-differentiator-for-brands-new-research-from-vcu-brandcenter\/#7349be78127b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forbes Magazine,<\/a> companies that educate their customers tend to be far more successful than those that don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Smile.<\/strong><br \/>\nSmiles are contagious, even when they occur from the other end of a phone line. Even if you don\u2019t like your job, the customer, or the product, a smile goes a long way. The old motto, \u201cFake it \u2018till you make it\u201d tends to be true. If you smile more, you also might begin to experience a rather positive change of mood, as well.<\/p>\n<p>Customer retention is essential to the long-term viability of a company brand. By empowering your employees to treat customers the way that they would like to be treated, you simultaneously build brand loyalty among both customers and staff alike. And a company with a happy staff is always attractive to new and veteran customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Customer retention is always a concern for any business. 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