Articles - Customer Management

Customer management is about building long-term relationships through consistency, care, and smart communication. This collection of expert advice, case studies, and practical resources explores how to manage customer interactions across every stage of the journey, from first contact to retention. Discover how processes, technology, and people work together to deliver smooth experiences that meet both customer expectations and business goals. The articles here also share proven strategies for segmentation, proactive engagement, and handling high-value or at-risk customers effectively.

Customer Profitability Analysis
A Beginner’s Guide to… Customer Profitability Analysis
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An Example of a Letter for Customer Service
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How to Handle Contacts From Challenging Customers
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The 6 Barriers to Good Customer Service
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How to Improve the Customer Experience – With a Checklist
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How to Deal With Customers Who Don’t Take No for an Answer
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Customer Experience Management (CEM) – The Latest Thinking in Looking After Customers
Pressure of Demanding Customers
How to Deal With Demanding Customers
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An Action Plan for Customer Service Agent Abuse
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Customer Segmentation: How to Segment Your Customer Base
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The Ultimate Key to Crowdsourcing in Customer Service
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What Is Customer Journey Analytics and How Can It Benefit Your Organization?
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6 Ideas for a Great Personalized Customer Experience
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Improve Customer Experience: 5 Strategies That You NEED to Try
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What is Service Recovery – With Examples
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Podcast: How can We Increase Customer Engagement by Doing Less
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23 Considerations to Make Before Implementing a New Digital Channel
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How to Calculate Customer Profitability
10 Innovative Ways to Create Customer Value
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10 Fun Ideas for Customer Appreciation Day
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10 Essential Skills for Every Contact Centre Manager
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How to Deal With Difficult Customers
How to Handle Escalation Calls
11 Customer Retention Strategies