<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>ArticlesInTime.com&#187; Customer Service</title>
	<atom:link href="http://articlesintime.com/category/business/customer-service/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://articlesintime.com</link>
	<description>Actionable Articles - Timely Solutions to Life's Problems</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:50:47 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=abc</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<xhtml:meta xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="robots" content="noindex" />
		<item>
		<title>Marketing Your Brand With Stylish Promotional Wear</title>
		<link>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/marketing-your-brand-with-stylish-promotional-wear</link>
		<comments>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/marketing-your-brand-with-stylish-promotional-wear#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matthew Calvin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Customer Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business gifts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conference bags]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conference folders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corporate gifts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional gifts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional items]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional keyrings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional merchandise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional mugs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional pens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[promotional umbrellas]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/marketing-your-brand-with-stylish-promotional-wear</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Promotional gifts are an excellent means of attracting customers toward the company. These products are extremely helpful in advertising as well as promoting the company. Promotional products provide an impressive cost-effective method for advertising your brand. Many organisations and companies distribute several promotional items including stylish and colourful promotional clothing or other promotional gifts to the clients during promotional events, exhibitions, conferences or tradeshows.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Matthew Calvin</div>
<p>Promotional gifts are an excellent means of attracting customers toward the company. These products are extremely helpful in advertising as well as promoting the company. Promotional products provide an impressive cost-effective method for advertising your brand. Many organisations and companies distribute several promotional items including stylish and colourful promotional clothing or other promotional gifts to the clients during promotional events, exhibitions, conferences or tradeshows.  </p>
<p>While promotional items can be big attention getters, they are also useful in reaching out to potential customers, telling them about who you are and what you are selling.  One of the most popular and well liked products is promotional clothing.  Many companies nowadays are using promotional clothing as their primary gift selection to sell their brand or product.  The fact that the logo or brand is imprinted on the clothing helps to highlight your marketing message to all who see it.</p>
<p>For businesses that do a lot of marketing at tradeshows or conferences, printed clothing provides a distinct advantage.  There is a wide variety of promotional wear available, from caps and hats to polo shirts and T-shirts, to jackets and fleeces.  If you select stylish clothing that is durable, it will be more likely to be worn by those who receive it, thus providing you with a better return on your investment.  </p>
<p>When giving away promotional garments, you can be assured that you will receive long lasting positive impressions from the recipients.  The wide variety of styles and qualities available will surely provide you with some choices you will be happy with, no matter if you are targeting children, women or men.</p>
<p>The large variety of promotional wear on the market today is sure to help you market your brand.  Whether you choose caps or hats, shirts or Tee&#8217;s, jackets or fleeces, the notion of promotional clothing is enjoyed and appreciated by all who receive it.  If you are considering a marketing promotion, then custom logo wear is the best solution to helping bring you success.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>If your organisation has an upcoming tradeshow or exhibition and you are thinking of buying <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com">promotional gifts</a>, then click over to www.IdeasByNet.com before you make your choices. As the internet&#8217;s largest and most respected purveyor of <a href="http://www.ideasbynet.com/promotional-merchandise.htm">promotional merchandise</a>, they offer an expansive collection.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/marketing-your-brand-with-stylish-promotional-wear/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Best Massage Therapy Business Card Tips</title>
		<link>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/best-massage-therapy-business-card-tips</link>
		<comments>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/best-massage-therapy-business-card-tips#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janette Lindz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Customer Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[massage therapy business card]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Medicine]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/best-massage-therapy-business-card-tips</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most excited first time businessmen would probably have a massage therapy business card printed first. You should remember though that a massage therapy business card is around for a purpose.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Janette Lindz</div>
<p>Most excited first time businessmen would probably have a massage therapy business card printed first. You should remember though that a massage therapy business card is around for a purpose.</p>
<p>Why You Need It</p>
<p>Different people have different reasons for having a business card. The most obvious reason for a massage therapy business card is to use it as a marketing tool. Aside from your ads, banners and targeted media marketing, your massage therapy business card can be a little tool that can go places. Let&#8217;s get this straight though, not everyone agrees to using a business card as a marketing tool. For some a business card is simply a professional statement that they are reputable therapists and businessmen. In this day and age, a business card adds to the image of a business.</p>
<p>Why It&#8217;s Useless Sometimes</p>
<p>In some cases, business cards can become a waste of money. You give your cards away only to be left forgotten in a drawer by a potential client. Most people these days receive a whole lot of cards from other businesses so your card will probably not receive special treatment and be carried around. Your card will end up useless whether you are using it as a marketing tool or an image builder.</p>
<p>Card Tips</p>
<p>You can improve the way your potential clients treat your massage therapy business card. You need to add more than just your name, business name and contact information. Here are some basic tips on how you can improve your card:</p>
<p>- Using your massage therapy business card, pique your potential client&#8217;s interest. One classic way of doing that is to tell your clients why their life is so miserable with all that body pain and why they need you. Something simple like, &#8220;Is that muscle pain keeping you away from work and family? We&#8217;ll help drive the pain away,&#8221; might do the trick.</p>
<p>- As a marketing tool, your business card should also move a client to immediate action. One way to do that is to give a bold FREE offer on your card that they can&#8217;t resist. You can offer a free service, a free online newsletter subscription or free oils or other items. Make sure you tell them that the offer is limited and not forever so that they&#8217;ll scramble in line.</p>
<p>- One way to make a massage therapy business card unforgettable is to make it a little personal. You can put a lovely photo of yourself or a handwritten signature just to let people know that you are a real person and not just the name of a clinic. Some people respond better when they see evidence of personality and character.</p>
<p>- There is now an open debate on whether it matters if you have full colored glossy cards or a simple black and white one. A glossy well colored card would definitely tell people that you have a lot of class but others argue that a simple card can be redeemed by how well the card giver communicates. Just make sure though that you at least use good quality card paper and something more than just laser printer ink.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Starting a <a href="http://www.massage-therapy-website.info/">business plan for massage therapy</a>? Find out how beneficial a <a href="http://www.massage-therapy-website.info/massage-equipment.html">massage therapy business card</a> can be.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/best-massage-therapy-business-card-tips/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Overnight Shipping: Is it Really &#8220;Overnight&#8221;?</title>
		<link>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/overnight-shipping-is-it-really-overnight</link>
		<comments>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/overnight-shipping-is-it-really-overnight#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 15:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adriana Noton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Customer Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[courier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[courier delivery services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[overnight shipping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shipping]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/overnight-shipping-is-it-really-overnight</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[During an advertisement for an overnight shipping service, an announcer seriously intones 'When it absolutely positively has to be there overnight.'  But for many, the question remains if the mail is truly delivered during the night time.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Amy Nutt</div>
<p>During an advertisement for an overnight shipping service, an announcer seriously intones &#8216;When it absolutely positively has to be there overnight.&#8217;  But for many, the question remains if the mail is truly delivered during the night time.</p>
<p>The answer is both yes and no.</p>
<p>Logistics of Overnight Delivery</p>
<p>Overnight delivery policies and rates may differ from carrier to carrier, but most share one thing in common &#8212; time frames in which overnight packages can be delivered fluctuate greatly.  Factors, such as when the package was handed over to a shipping representative, can greatly affect whether important mail is sent out before the close of business.</p>
<p>For instance, if you were to take a package to the local <a href="http://www.purolator.com">shipping</a> center of your choice before noon, your package will be in transit and may arrive at your destination the following day.   If however, you get the package in near the time of closing, the package may be placed in transit but cannot be guaranteed to be delivered the next day.</p>
<p>Now, in regards to the terminology &#8216;overnight&#8217; can be a bit misleading.</p>
<p>As in our earlier example, if a package arrives at a service center early enough and is designated as an overnight shipment, it will immediately be sorted in the overnight bin for delivery.  This means that it will actually be en route to its destination that very day.  If it comes later in the evening, most commonly after 3 PM, then the package will be placed on a mail freight air service and in some cases, this air cargo will ship out in the evening.</p>
<p>Again this can also depends on the policies of the company and the type of overnight delivery service you choose.</p>
<p>Types of Overnight Delivery</p>
<p>Just as there are several different mail carrier agencies, there are different types of overnight delivery packages.  Depending on what you need to accomplish, the cost of the service may be expensive.   </p>
<p>Critical Overnight</p>
<p>There are many packages that absolutely have to arrive on time, and in some instances, such as with medical supplies, it can literally be a matter of life or death.  With critical overnight shipments, packages can be guaranteed to get there the very next day to all fifty states, and in some cases Puerto Rico or Canada.  This is because the service offers special air carriage 365 days a year and seven days a week.   Most other services only occur during the business week.</p>
<p>International options are also available although, depending on where the destination location is, it may not exactly get there on time.  When purchasing Critical overnight service, keep in mind the fact that the guarantee is somewhat limited and look into other options before paying the extra expense of critical overnight shipping.</p>
<p>Next day Air</p>
<p>By utilizing commercial airlines, next day air packages can be delivered to any major US city in the US.  Using modern day technology, like route optimization technology, shipments can be safely and effectively delivered on time when applicable.  Next day air is a cost effective way of getting shipments to the proper locale but carries an even lesser degree of guarantee than critical overnight.  </p>
<p>Again, if in doubt, discuss with the shipping representatives what the pros and cons of using Next Day Air.</p>
<p>Next day Air Saver Shipping</p>
<p>This type of next day service only delivers within the continental US and cannot guarantee early morning delivery.   Anyone who chooses this less costly route needs to be aware of that all important fact, especially if the package has to be there before noon.</p>
<p>If the time of morning does not matter, but getting it there the following day does, this is a wonderful option and is less expensive than the aforementioned services.</p>
<p>So, does overnight shipping overnight&#8211;it depends on the time you drop off your package and what <a href="http://www.purolator.com/products_services/index.html">courier delivery service</a> you utilize-but the one thing you can be certain of is that overnight shipping will get your package where it needs to be in the fastest amount of time possible.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>Trusted courier company offering a range of courier delivery services to meet your needs. From <a href="http://www.purolator.com">overnight shipping</a>, <a href="http://www.purolatorfreight.com">freight</a> delivery, or shipping internationally, we get it there on time.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/overnight-shipping-is-it-really-overnight/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Good Customer Service Starts Here</title>
		<link>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/good-customer-service-starts-here</link>
		<comments>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/good-customer-service-starts-here#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Craig Calvin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Customer Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business;finance]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/good-customer-service-starts-here</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A lot of organizations are satisfied with the level of customer service they provide. But, if you asked their clients how they were doing, you would be surprised to hear their views. Most customers say the employees are rude and the customer service is porr at best.  If you knew some tips that others don't, imagine how you would stand out in comparison to your competition. The following five things are what customers look for most.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='byline'>by Craig Calvin</div>
<p>A lot of organizations are satisfied with the level of customer service they provide. But, if you asked their clients how they were doing, you would be surprised to hear their views. Most customers say the employees are rude and the customer service is porr at best.  If you knew some tips that others don&#8217;t, imagine how you would stand out in comparison to your competition. The following five things are what customers look for most.</p>
<p>1. Make personal interactions with the client.  At some point during doing business with a customer, you are liable to make small talk. Remember what your customer says and follow up an a key topic the next time you see or talk to them. It can be something as small as their health, or something that happened in their family life. To you, it is small, but to them it can be what makes you seem bigger than the others.</p>
<p>2. Provide customized service. This means trying to figure out what your customers need, and then providing it. Maybe they dislike having to come to your office to read proofs. Can you email the documents to them so they can fit the task in at their convenience? Little touches like this will keep customers coming back.</p>
<p>3. Consider complaints as serious. Do not be offended or dismiss a complaint, think of this as an opportunity for improvement. Be sure the customer is happy before walking away, and that they feel heard and valued. If someone is not happy, they will definitely tell others.</p>
<p>4. Honesty. Being honest about the good and bad of your products will make your customers trust you. If you are dishonest, they will not come back. By inegrating honesty into your business values, you will setting yourself apart from your competition.</p>
<p>5. Involve your employees. Explain to your employees how you expect them to treat all people who they come in contact with.  Providing prizes for the best customer service is a good idea.  No matter who your customer talks to, they should be treated the same way everytime.</p>
<div class='resource'>
<div style='italic;' class='about'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='links'>To find out more about <a href="http://www.sixsigmaonline.org">six sigma training</a>, go to sixsigmaonline.org right away! We can help you become better at what you do by teaching you <a href="http://www.sixsigmaonline.org/lean-six-sigma/">lean six sigma </a> or other various techniques.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/good-customer-service-starts-here/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Flybook Replacement Battery Online Shopping</title>
		<link>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/flybook-replacement-battery-online-shopping</link>
		<comments>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/flybook-replacement-battery-online-shopping#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Thulas Sukati</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Customer Service]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/flybook-replacement-battery-online-shopping</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This question would have popped up at least once either when we are talking to some one or even to ourselves. For more reasons than one it is much more superior to shop online and that is the real answer to this question. Here are a few valid reasons why the net is the best place to do your shopping.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Thulas Sukati</div>
<p>This question would have popped up at least once either when we are talking to some one or even to ourselves. For more reasons than one it is much more superior to shop online and that is the real answer to this question. Here are a few valid reasons why the net is the best place to do your shopping.</p>
<p>First of all when you go to the mall for shopping you need to dress up according to the weather. When you shop online, you can be in your dirtiest clothes and do research for that amazing pair of shoes.</p>
<p>When you decide to shop at the mall, you have to think of ways of reaching the spot like a bus, a car or something else. On the contrary online shop means that you are not concerned about any transportation needs and you are also saving on traveling expenses. Even when you drive down to the mall, you have to think of finding the parking space and we all know how time consuming the experience can be. All you need for online shopping is a chair, which is waiting as your own parking space.</p>
<p>Shopping at a mall can be frustrating, for you will need to find the stores you need depending on the size of the mall. It is far more convenient asking the search engine to locate the goods you are looking for rather than spending enormous of time at the mall and getting confused in the bargain.</p>
<p>Malls are usually overcrowded with hordes of irritated and flustered people running helter shelter. There is never a time where you will not accidentally bump someone or get in someone&#8217;s way (or they get in yours). This type of events would never happen if you are surfing the net to look for things to purchase.</p>
<p>Here are 5 reasons why shopping on the net takes less time, products are less expensive and more convenient compared to mall shopping. You could get some exquisite clothing which is imaginatively designed carrying some comical drawings and sayings on them. One such website has all of these great products plus so much more at 4u2wear2 Online Store. This site is famous for inexpensive items like TV-inspired t-shirts for women, men, teenagers, children and infants. Buy gifts from this store for anyone of any age and it has recently launched its baby boutique section called 2cute4u. Tell me is it ever going to be that you can actually buy all these things in any one shop in a mall?</p>
<p>I still believe that Malls can be a great experience when you have the time, money, energy, and patience. In case you are without any of these, then online shopping is your only choice. Start with your online shopping in the comfort of your home wearing your favorite clothes, with a hot cup of coffee by your side.</p>
<div class='uawresource'>
<div style='italic;' class='uawabout'>About the Author:</div>
<div class='uawlinks'>You can check out: <a href="http://found-information.net/where_to_buy_tornado_fuel_saver.html"> where to buy tornado fuel saver </a> plus <a href="http://found-information.net/candida_probiotic_herbal_store_buy.html">candida probiotic herbal store buy </a> for more reviewed accurate information.</div>
</div>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://articlesintime.com/business/customer-service/flybook-replacement-battery-online-shopping/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

