Thursday, 3 March 2016

The Edge: How Effective Communication Equates to Good Customer Service

Effective communication is a must in any company. If an organization’s communication methods are ineffective, it’s about time they change it—if they want to save their name. For a company to thrive, they must always keep their customers in mind. If they fail to do so, they might eventually lose their customers

Maintaining a good company-customer relationship begins with clarity of communication. Having a clear idea of what the client wants and needs will give the company an understanding of which actions to take to provide a remedy to a situation.

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Communication also serves as a reinforcement to solidify or to improve a purchase. A salesperson who keeps in touch with a customer immediately after the sale can reinforce the benefits of the service or product. Communication can also address problems the customers may have. Salespeople can also build a solid foundation for a possibly long-term relationship with a client that may lead to repeat sales.

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A customer’s taste will change over time, and being able to communicate with them will give the company an idea of how to adapt to their needs. Maintaining regular communication with customers will prepare the company to provide quick and efficient delivery of services, and will provide helpful suggestions as well. 

Marc Slavin is a corporate communications strategist. Read more articles on how businesses can benefit from good communication by following this Twitter account.

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