Angry customers – what can we do with them ?

March 10, 2009 by
Filed under: Customer Service 

“They are the worst I’ve bought from companies” – Write the customer. Oops, bossss! What should I write back?
It is very difficult words, if part of your customer is angry, and choose to complain to your company. Read on for an overview of them.

Everything is good when it ends well. And do not forget to end, no panic, no matter how bad it looks. Your customers want that you just do your best, if they complain. You can see things that you regret every complaint and give you insights on how to improve your business. Here are some tips on how to deal with complaints:

  • Be empathetic and they come down – which means that you should recognize the feelings of the person (you do not agree with them) do. In practice, this would give new NLP as “a relationship”. For example, you can say: “I understand how this could be upset …”
  • You can not defend himself – you’ll certainly want to say something to defend – not! First Defense help forever. The question is not who is right, he presses a disappointed customer and keep their repeat purchases.
  • Take responsibility – you’re the appeal or not guilty, you’re still representing your company. Therefore, you should accept the “responsibility”. The fact that you focus on the companies reliability and dependability. If you treat not only the question you should hand the client the traditional way.
  • The commitment made – as the client is to be sure that anything done in a period of time. You must clear your actions, for example: “Our team will see you tomorrow at 15.00 hours.”
  • Do something to offer, before it is to demand restitution – that’s what most of your customers in case of dissatisfaction: “We want our money back.” But that is the least desired because it allows your customers your organization will be disappointed. You must be smarter and something like the value of their time and effort before requesting a refund.
  • Make sure – every company can do things on a regular basis. We are sure that you come with something more. After all, the customer who complains does not want you to be better, and you can use this interaction to prove you can.
  • Walk the Talk – make sure what you promised.
  • Follow-up – check with them after a while. Phone up or e-mail and ask them if nothing else, and if you need the arrangement works. In this way, they show that you can and also the effect of word-of-mouth.

Ultimately, we use statistics as a guide: It shows that nearly seven out of ten people complain will do business with you if you resolve the complaint in their favor.

Share |

Comments

Tell me what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!