A recent study by the Temkin Group showed that employees of smaller companies are 30% more engaged than those at larger companies. As companies grow they struggle to compete with the quality of customer support and satisfaction that their smaller competitors provide.
Here are a few interesting statistics about how customer service can impact the bottom line:
- A dissatisfied consumer will tell between 9 and 15 people about their experience. About 13% of dissatisfied customers tell more than 20 people. ~ Source: White House Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC
- It takes 12 positive service experiences to make up for one negative experience. ~ Source: “Understanding Customers” by Ruby Newell-Legner
- Companies that make customer service a high priority see twelve times the return on sales than those companies with a low emphasis on service. ~ Source: International Customer Service Association
Studies show that it costs 6 – 7 times more to gain a new customer than to retain an existing one. Smart companies are refocusing on customer service because they can see the value but many have not. In the end the customer will have the last say.
Chandra Cardinale
Chief Operating Officer
Reuven Capital Investments
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