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19 Nov 2009
Poor customer service continues to cost businesses
Companies in the developed world are continuing to miss out on custom due to poor customer service, it has been reported.
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13 Nov 2009
CRM technology driving SaaS market
Software-as-a-Service purchases are being driven by demand for customer relationship management software, according to Gartner.
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05 Nov 2009
PwC warns midmarket firms to focus on customer value
Value for money is increasingly important for customers, midmarket retailers have been warned.
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23 Oct 2009
Businesses urged to be more transparent
Companies have a lot of work to do to rebuild consumer trust in the coming months and years, it has been claimed.
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19 Oct 2009
Consumer focus helping businesses
Retailers who are responding to the needs of their customers are doing the best during the recession, it has been claimed.
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06 Oct 2009
Customer service a vital differentiator
Firms must recognise the value of providing excellent customer service, it has been claimed.
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25 Sep 2009
Customer service focus drives revenue
Businesses must improve customer service levels if they wish to maximise the value of client relationships, it has been reported.
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22 Sep 2009
Christmas marketing must not be forced
Marketing should not be pushed onto consumers, one expert says.
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17 Sep 2009
Firms still see value of live business meetings
Businesses still need to meet with potential customers and partners in real time, according to one business travel expert.
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16 Sep 2009
High quality service levels boost profits
Businesses can encourage brand loyalty and avoid customer attrition by prioritising service, an organiser of National Customer Service Week has claimed.
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01 Sep 2009
Expert says email marketing has CRM role
Email marketing should be used primarily for customer relationship building and management purposes, it has been suggested.
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21 Aug 2009
CRM is an investment in customer loyalty
Firms must view customer relationship management as an investment rather than a cost if they wish to encourage brand loyalty, it has been suggested.
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14 Aug 2009
Online marketing guidelines published
Internet Advertising Bureau launches new set of guidelines.
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11 Aug 2009
Businesses are increasing marketing budgets
New research finds 53 per cent of firms have increased marketing budgets in last 12 months.
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10 Aug 2009
ROI benefits from customer relationship management
Customer relationship management applications successfully provide return on investment, it has been reported.
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28 Jul 2009
CRM and CMS can help businesses manage websites
Firms can gain control of their websites using content management systems (CMS) and customer relationships management (CRM) services, it has been claimed.
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21 Jul 2009
CRM software market passes $9bn in 2008
Data shows how the market for customer relationship management software expanded through last year.
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17 Jul 2009
Firms urged to consult on CRM applications
Businesses need to acquire unbiased information on customer relationship management and sales force automation applications before committing to a purchase, it has been claimed.
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08 Jul 2009
Firms should seek advice on CRM applications
Peer reviews may be highly valuable for any business investing in customer relationship management applications, it has been reported.
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24 Jun 2009
CRM focus urged as downturn ensues
Businesses should be concentrating upon servicing existing customer relationships rather than prioritising the pursuit of new trade, it has been claimed.