Category Archives: Social Media

How the Coronavirus affects New Zealand businesses and what to do about it

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China is New Zealand’s biggest trading partner so if China is having a crisis, so are we (along with many other countries).

 

Take tourism for example.  As New Zealand’s second-largest international visitor, as well as one of the most valuable in terms of holiday spend, Chinese visitors have a very important part to play in New Zealand’s tourism industry. How significant the effects will be since the rapid increase of the Coronavirus is unsure, but with 30 flights operating between New Zealand and China, the fallout will unfold over the coming months.

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How to handle Social Media complaints

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You really can’t get away with anything these days.

With much of the world’s population in charge of a phone, camera, video and social media apps at the ready, communication has become easier than ever.  And, so has complaining.

We want to help you handle those media complaints with some tried and true steps:

Don’t think that complaint will go away

It won’t. In fact, time is a big part of dealing with a complaint successfully. If an irate customer doesn’t feel listened to, you’re simply just poking an already angry bear. Continue reading →

Is Your Growing Company in Need of a Call Centre?

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Business is booming, clients are placing larger orders, and everything points towards expansion on a nearby horizon.

But with those plans to expand you’d need more customers, and that voice on the phone (or keyboard) is the face of your company.  And we all know how first impressions last.

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How to Ensure Great Customer Service over the Christmas Break

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Typically, Christmas is a time when your permanent staff are slowing down and planning their summer holiday.   However, Christmas is also infamous for customer care centres to be at their busiest!   Last minutes demands or scheduling appointments while retailers dealing with product returns due to the wrong size, wrong colour or wrong delivery.

To retain those loyal customers and stay on top of things here are a few tips to keep your business ticking along nicely so you can think about winding down.

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How to Deal with Online Negative Reviews

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How to Deal with Online Negative Reviews

Social media have provided businesses, both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar ones, with a fantastic way to engage with customers. However, they are all two-way communication channels and negative reviews form dissatisfied customers will also be accessible by everybody, which can do you harm. Continue reading →