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Marcel Proust said, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” I would modify that quote for our purposes and say, “Exceptional customer service ...

How many times have you tried to get service from a company and been passed around endlessly to no avail? How does this make you feel? Personally, it makes me feel either as if there is not order in ...

Empathy is essential in customer service, but it isn’t always enough. Your organization must embody the empowered behavior that being empathetic can require. One approach that’s good on paper but ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I travel quite a bit and as a result, have racked up customer “status” in a variety of customer loyalty programs, including those related ...

Admittedly, I’ve never been cool enough to be part of the Starbucks cult. But in need of a caffeine-fueled pick-me-up on a 90-degree day, I went to the drive-through for a $4 iced coffee. I soon found ...

Some Tesla and Starlink customers have said service at Elon Musk's companies needs to be improved. Despite Tesla's success, customers' complaints could tarnish the reputation of the business. Here's a ...