CUSTOMER SERVICE 5.2 5.2 Customer Service.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE 5.2 5.2 Customer Service

starter Consider the following : 1.When have you experienced good customer service? 2. When have you experienced bad customer service? 3. Why is customer service important? 5.2 Customer Service

Importance of Customer Service What is Customer Service? Customer service is the meeting of customer expectations before, during and after purchasing a good or service Why is Customer Service Important? For a small business it is essential to have good customer service in order to Distinguish the product from the competition Obtain repeat custom Gain a good reputation Fonejacker | Booking a Table | E4 5.2 Customer Service

Importance of Customer Service It is important to provide good customer service in a number of areas: Reliability Product information After sales service Q. Can you think of two examples of products or services where each of the above areas of customer service are important to you. 5.2 Customer Service

Importance of Customer Service Reliability Customers want a product that will meet their requirements each and every time Consistent quality will earn customer loyalty and repeat custom Customers expect predictability when buying a product – does the good or service meet expectations? 5.2 Customer Service

Importance of Customer Service Product information To obtain the full benefit of a product the customer needs to know how it works Expert knowledge of how a product works will allow the firm to inform customer needs when making a sale Good customer service based on product information can make the difference between making and losing a sale GRAMMOPHONE - Rowan Atkinson - Not The Nine o'Clock News How can a firm ensure staff are both knowledgeable and able to provide customers with the service level required? 5.2 Customer Service

Importance of Customer Service After sales service Many products require an ongoing service A good website, online helpdesk and a reliable repair/support team can provide this This will increase the likelihood of repeat custom for new products aimed at a loyal customer base Recommendation will also be key for small firms to increase their customer base Can you identify these forms of after sales service? Eager Tuna (1 word) Yam Wart ( 1 word) Princely Tours (2 words) 5.2 Customer Service

Customer Service Tracey runs an independent travel agents, that prides itself on excellent customer service. She offers tailor made trips to cities across Europe. She spends time with each potential customers helping them plan the perfect itinerary to meet their needs. The service offered includes everything from planning the trip, booking hotels, flights and excursions and even offers to pick them up by taxi from home and drop them at the airport. Question time What is meant by the term ‘customer service’? (2 marks) Explain 1 reason why product information will be important for Tracey’s customers. (3 marks) Explain 1 way Tracey could offer a good after sales service. (3 marks) Explain 2 benefits to Tracey of offering excellent customer service. (4 marks) 5.2 Customer Service

Consumer Protection Customers are protected by law e.g.: Sale of Goods Act 1979; Food Safety Act 1990 ; Competition Act 1998 This has advantages & disadvantages for business who must abide by the law or face the legal consequences Advantages Disadvantages Better reputation for UK firms Increased costs More customers due to confidence in the product Increases the likelihood of legal action Reduces risk of UK products being undercut by poorly made products from home and abroad A continuous process to keep up with new legislation regarding consumer protection

Impact of ICT on Customer Service Advances in ICT have allowed customer services to develop These developments have been made possible through: Websites E-commerce Global/International markets TASK: Produce a list of advantages & disadvantages of each of the above on customer service. 5.2 Customer Service

Impact of ICT on Customer Service Websites Websites allow consumers to access a firm’s products through the internet They are cheap and easy for a firm to set up They allow the consumer to identify and purchase products They provide for after sales service with extensive information accessible to customers 5.2 Customer Service

Impact of ICT on Customer Service E-commerce Electronic commerce is any form of business transaction between the firm and a consumer through the use of ICT The Internet allows access to customers 24 hours, 7 days a week E-commerce improves the speed of sales Small firms can source cheaper supplies through the Internet Expansion through E-commerce is likely to be much less expensive than opening new stores 5.2 Customer Service

Impact of ICT on Customer Service Global/International markets ICT has opened up a global economy for small firms Small firms no longer have to remain in local or regional markets This also increases the threat of competition from abroad ICT will help to improve customer service through quicker response times – an e-mail takes no longer to reach Australia than somewhere in the UK Selling abroad may create problems due to cultural and legal issues in other countries 5.2 Customer Service