Have you ever considered that something as simple as how a retail cashier can have a big effect on the customer experience? These seemingly insignificant exchanges can spell the difference between a loyal customer, and one who won't come back. Read on...
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RickPulito submitted the following stories to BizSugar
The problem with “No problem”…
Posted by RickPulito under Customer ServiceFrom http://ideationz.me 4626 days ago
An activist songwriter nailed it…
Posted by RickPulito under MarketingFrom http://ideationz.me 4669 days ago
Things are going pretty well for you right now? Thinking about maintaining a little status quo? Think again...
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It’s easier to “commodify” a product than it is a company…
Posted by RickPulito under MarketingFrom http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4731 days ago
Are you company's products and/or services seen as "commodities" in the marketplace? Even if you don't think so, odds are that they are. So what can you do to avoid falling into the "commodity trap"? It isn't easy these days. There are more solutions to needs than there is money to spend on them.
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It’s true. Only “love” can break your heart…
Posted by RickPulito under MarketingFrom http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4754 days ago
Being in love isn't always being in love. Love is an abstract term that covers a lot of ground. This is true with interpersonal relationships...and it is true with your brand and your consumers...as well as your company and your employees.
What level or degree of "love" does it take to insure loya Read More
What level or degree of "love" does it take to insure loya Read More
Let ALICE guide you to more effective customer conversations….
Posted by RickPulito under SalesFrom http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4833 days ago
How many sales calls have been derailed by a salesperson who simply did not know how to effectively set and exceed expectations with the prospect? Who instead of engaging in a productive conversation, chooses to bludgeon the poor prospective customer into submission with an unending litany of facts
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Preference reversals…The data behind cash vs non-cash rewards…
Posted by RickPulito under Human ResourcesFrom http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4836 days ago
Ask your employees, your sales force,your channel partners, or your consumers how they would like to be rewarded. The vast majority of them will tell you, "more money". But when you structure a reward system that pays on performance lift, there is one consistency: Programs that use cash or debit ca
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I love rewards too…but it takes more to engage your employees & channel…
Posted by RickPulito under Human ResourcesFrom http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4865 days ago
Engaging your employees or channel partners takes a whole lot more than simply rewarding them for results or recognizing them when you "catch them in the act" of behaving well.
So why are there so many "experts" that would have you believe that rewards alone are the key driver to building an endur Read More
So why are there so many "experts" that would have you believe that rewards alone are the key driver to building an endur Read More
More retail bankruptcies mean more worthless gift cards…
Posted by RickPulito under Employee BenefitsFrom http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4871 days ago
Borders book stores are closing forever, rendering their gift cards valueless. The future is not brighter for many other retailers who face potential bankruptcy or massive store closings.
Knowing this, why would anyone give retail gift cards to their top performing employees or customers?
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Knowing this, why would anyone give retail gift cards to their top performing employees or customers?
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Human Capital Management Without Borders…
Posted by RickPulito under StrategyFrom http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4872 days ago
Is your human capital management (HCM) strategy solely focused on the employees of your company? You might be missing an opportunity to improve productivity, efficacy and profits.
Consider what happens when you open up your thinking beyond the borders of your organization. Read More
Consider what happens when you open up your thinking beyond the borders of your organization. Read More
The Case Against Case Studies…
Posted by RickPulito under SalesFrom http://ideationz.wordpress.com 4885 days ago
The age-old "Case Study" is too often abused, misused and downright confusing... This article addresses how, when and why to use the Case Study appropriately to help move a prospect over to become a purchasing customer.
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