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Women Entrepreneurs · Site Map ·
Do Your Customer Come Back for More and Help You Spread the Word?

There are few better ways to learn about a new product or service than from a first-hand report from someone who has already tried it—someone whose opinion you trust and respect. Word-of-mouth referrals are particularly important for small business owners, who may not have the resources or expertise for glitzy ad campaigns.

 

However, do not count on getting any new work through referrals unless you treat your current customers right. The little details make the difference between a rave review and a ho-hum endorsement. Are you doing everything you can to focus on your customers and earn those all-important referrals? Find out by taking this quick quiz.

1)  Do you track your regular customers’ product/service needs, busy periods and buying history?
Yes   No  

2)  If you are unable to help a customer with a particular problem or need, do you refer him/her to someone else who can?

Yes   No  
3)  If it’s possible, do you provide customers with volume discounts, or do small jobs for free/reduced prices?
Yes   No  
4)  Do you regularly ask your customers to evaluate the quality of your work, responsiveness and overall service?
Yes   No  
5)  Do you respond promptly to customer phone calls and emails, even if you’re extremely busy?
Yes   No