Archive for March, 2008

Retailers Can Wait for Microsoft Vista

Monday, March 31st, 2008

PC-based POS systems are popular, but the OS upgrade is not yet essential.
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Segmentation on a Shoestring

Monday, March 31st, 2008

A small investment in understanding your customers better could pay off with increased profits down the road.
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Avoiding Clients Who Reduce Your Profits

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Not all customers offer equal profitablity. We look at five types of customers that drain your company.
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Improving Client Satisfaction: What You Don?t Know Can Hurt You

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Some assume that their clients stick with them because they are satisfied with the level of service they receive. However, many are locked into business arrangements that would be too costly to switch because of smaller customer service issues.
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Tips for Engaging & Effective Surveys

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Understanding the needs of your customers is critical for your marketing plan. We look at tips to ensure you receive responses to your survey efforts.
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Who Wants to Be a Guest? Turn Your Customers into Friends.

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

While many stores refer to customers as “guests,” one retail expert suggests taking that next step, and making them “friends.”
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New Pay Options Give Retailers More Point-of-Sale Flexibility

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

There?s a new way to serve your customers quickly and easily, increase your operational efficiency, and boost your revenue.
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Do You Really Differentiate Yourself from Competitors?

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Does your sales pitch consist of the same credibility building elements as everyone else out there? We look at ways to set yourself apart, and better understand the needs of your customers.
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Moving Your Product Catalog Online

Friday, March 28th, 2008

How do you move a 35,000 product catalog online? We take a look at a some companies who have tackled this task, and reaped the rewards.
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Free Market Research Tools

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Learning about your industry, clients and competitors need not cost you a fortune. We look at four web-based tools.
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