Have you ever called a bank, insurance company or phone company, and spent needless time looping through automated phone systems, never talking to an actual person? Or, wasting time talking to someone who can’t actually fix your problem and then it takes days to escalate your issue and get a resolution? Customer service matters.
https://ariadpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Customer-Service-is-the-Best-Strategy-of-All.jpg8361254Kristy Hartman, Ownerhttps://ariadpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ariad-partners-logo-transparent.pngKristy Hartman, Owner2018-07-03 08:00:092023-03-29 03:45:06Customer Service Matters: Tips From The Best Customer Service Companies Today (Infographic)
Customization is trending right now in marketing, and it’s not just for B2C. B2B marketers, too, are tossing out “one-size-fits-all” marketing approaches in favor of something a little more personal. One approach that takes the target into consideration, rather than applying the same strategies for every lead, is account-based marketing (ABM). Let’s look at what it is […]
Customer service management isn’t just about fixing something for a client when things go wrong. Customer service management is about everything your client encounters, from beginning—when they are just a lead—to end. Basically that means that when your customers first start paying attention to you, your customer service journey starts. And the more attention you […]
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I talk to so many business owners who still don’t understand the importance of investing time and energy into marketing. I wish I could wave a magic wand and have every one of them really “get” the power of marketing and why you should automate your marketing. Marketing is your business’s engine for growth. And […]
Once you launch a small business, you may quickly become complacent about generating new business as you deal with the day-to-day responsibilities you’re faced with on top of client work. And then one day, you look up from your work and realize you really want (or need) to get serious about growing your company. But […]
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Perhaps you keep hearing about the benefits of marketing automation, and how much of a lifesaver it can be for small businesses? You’re curious but skeptical. Can marketing automation really be that great? I may be a little biased on the subject since I help firms incorporate automation software into their existing sales and marketing processes, but I […]
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When planning your budget this year, are you contemplating investing in technology that could streamline and improve your marketing and sales efforts? Or are you hesitant to allocate the funds because you’re not sure if you’ll see a solid return on investment? Naturally, few companies are eager to increase spending in any area, let alone […]
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Peanut butter and jelly. Shoes and socks. Rum and Coke. Marketing and…sales? While it seems like marketing and sales would naturally go together like everything else in the list above, the fact is: they often work at odds from each other. This is a struggle I’ve seen in million dollar companies up to billion dollar companies. Marketing […]
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Customers come and go. It’s a fact. But while it’s to be expected, lowering your churn rate is always a good idea. Doing so isn’t just about preventing customers from leaving but also about fostering customer loyalty and good relationships. And happy, loyal customers have a higher customer lifetime value, and that means more revenue […]
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Through all the technological changes we’ve seen in online communication, email has stood the test of time, and has proven to be a sustainable method of converting and nurturing connections, made both on- and offline. The appeal of a service that allows users to communicate with individuals worldwide, and in large quantities — while still […]
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Customer Service Matters: Tips From The Best Customer Service Companies Today (Infographic)
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerHave you ever called a bank, insurance company or phone company, and spent needless time looping through automated phone systems, never talking to an actual person? Or, wasting time talking to someone who can’t actually fix your problem and then it takes days to escalate your issue and get a resolution? Customer service matters.
How Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Can Significantly Grow Your Business Revenue
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerCustomization is trending right now in marketing, and it’s not just for B2C. B2B marketers, too, are tossing out “one-size-fits-all” marketing approaches in favor of something a little more personal. One approach that takes the target into consideration, rather than applying the same strategies for every lead, is account-based marketing (ABM). Let’s look at what it is […]
Everything You Need to Know About Customer Experience Management
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerCustomer service management isn’t just about fixing something for a client when things go wrong. Customer service management is about everything your client encounters, from beginning—when they are just a lead—to end. Basically that means that when your customers first start paying attention to you, your customer service journey starts. And the more attention you […]
3 Easy Ways to Automate Your Marketing
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerI talk to so many business owners who still don’t understand the importance of investing time and energy into marketing. I wish I could wave a magic wand and have every one of them really “get” the power of marketing and why you should automate your marketing. Marketing is your business’s engine for growth. And […]
5 Steps to Growing Your Business the Smart Way
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerOnce you launch a small business, you may quickly become complacent about generating new business as you deal with the day-to-day responsibilities you’re faced with on top of client work. And then one day, you look up from your work and realize you really want (or need) to get serious about growing your company. But […]
How Marketing Automation Can Make Your Business Smarter (and Richer)
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerPerhaps you keep hearing about the benefits of marketing automation, and how much of a lifesaver it can be for small businesses? You’re curious but skeptical. Can marketing automation really be that great? I may be a little biased on the subject since I help firms incorporate automation software into their existing sales and marketing processes, but I […]
If MarTech Isn’t on Your ‘Must Invest’ List This Year, Your Business Could Suffer—Here’s Why
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerWhen planning your budget this year, are you contemplating investing in technology that could streamline and improve your marketing and sales efforts? Or are you hesitant to allocate the funds because you’re not sure if you’ll see a solid return on investment? Naturally, few companies are eager to increase spending in any area, let alone […]
Marketing and Sales Teams at Odds? Bring Them Together by Following These 5 Steps
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerPeanut butter and jelly. Shoes and socks. Rum and Coke. Marketing and…sales? While it seems like marketing and sales would naturally go together like everything else in the list above, the fact is: they often work at odds from each other. This is a struggle I’ve seen in million dollar companies up to billion dollar companies. Marketing […]
Reduce Churn With the Help of Your CRM
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerCustomers come and go. It’s a fact. But while it’s to be expected, lowering your churn rate is always a good idea. Doing so isn’t just about preventing customers from leaving but also about fostering customer loyalty and good relationships. And happy, loyal customers have a higher customer lifetime value, and that means more revenue […]
3 Email Nurturing Campaigns Guaranteed to Grow Your Business
by Kristy Hartman, OwnerThrough all the technological changes we’ve seen in online communication, email has stood the test of time, and has proven to be a sustainable method of converting and nurturing connections, made both on- and offline. The appeal of a service that allows users to communicate with individuals worldwide, and in large quantities — while still […]