It’s the little things like a free dessert or beverage that makes customers feel special and appreciated. There is nothing difficult or expensive about paying attention to your customers likes and dislikes (Wayne’s Eggs) — remembering their names and keeping track of their buying preferences. Little things frequently produce big results. Unfortunately, many business owners miss the small things and then wonder why they lose the business to a competitor. Here are just a few of the “little things” that can set your business apart from the rest.
- Smile
A smile is contagious and makes people feel welcome. Oh, and by the way, it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown. Plus, research from the 1970s and 80s suggests that your facial expression might influence your mood. (Try putting a smile on your face and see if you feel happy.) So, make sure you have a smile on your face when you’re dealing with your customers, so they know their business is important to you.
- Take Responsibility for Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes and training your customer service team to quickly apologize for mista
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