Don't let customer service slip on a bad olive.

It can be said that customer service is, "The art of knowing what people are NOT willing to put up with, and then raising the bar a notch." Too much service and the unit cost magnifies into a weight on profits. Ironically, over-servicing can waste resources, stifling investment in other areas that could give a greater overall customer experience. However, if you under-service, your customers may desert you - as other ex Vodaphone customers will testify.

Loyalty Programs and the Customer Experience.

How many loyalty cards do you have? I've got five I can think of straight away, plus I'm eligible for discounts through my auto club and other subscriptions I have. Even my credit cards give me bonuses I'm never likely to use.

Loyalty Leaders state 96% of people are members of at least one loyalty scheme, while 64% belong to three or more. How much do they change buying behaviour?