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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service is Dead]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Quality customer service is very rare these days It seems obvious that the reasons for this are in the areas of education tolerance and management ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qwest Communications Best Customer Service in the Southwest and Acoss the US]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Customer Service has suffered a sharp decline over the past 50 years Qwest Communications has proven they can do it like the The Good Old Days]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Apr 2007 01:19:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What Ever Happened to Customer Service]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[As a customerconsumer we typically expect a valuable and worthwhile Customer Service experience Read more ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:33:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Training Customer Service]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Train your employees on how to offer exceptional customer service With training almost any employee can become a customer service expert]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:51:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service in Todays Society]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[We have all come across a dreadful customer service agent that did not solve our issues ]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 May 2007 17:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Designing an Effective Customer Service Department for Your Business]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the major hindrances in ensuring a high quality customer service is the lack of empowerment of customer service professionals]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:15:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service 20 ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Call it guest service customer service client relations or any other title Theyre all just synonyms for respect]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:06:25 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Provide Proper Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/434685/how_to_provide_proper_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This brings upon us an age old question that we all have pondered once or twice before when is customer service too much]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Where Not to Get Good Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/337461/where_not_to_get_good_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:15:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What Happened to Customer Service and Service With a Smile]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/98918/what_happened_to_customer_service_and.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Are you willing to pay more for good customer service or are low prices more important]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:17:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Subway Olive Garden and Staples Among Those Rated Highest for Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/430356/subway_olive_garden_and_staples_among.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered how your fellow customers feel about the service they receive at different businesses Well if so you might want to check out the results of RealPeopleRatingscoms latest quarterly survey which rates businesses based on their customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:47:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Turning Customer Service Inside Out]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/47752/turning_customer_service_inside_out.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[By improving internal customer service within the organization companies can enhance the customer service that their external customers receive eventually leading to improved customer satisfaction]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:42:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Working in Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/41845/working_in_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[I work in customer service I cannot imagine a worse job Jobs crawling in garbage have to be better than this]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:37:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Navigate a 1800 Customer Service Call]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Manipulate those CSRs to your advantage Telephone Customer Service Calls are synonymous with pain in the ass Long hold times Musak Rude bored often moronic employees But anger will get you nowhere Learn the art of subtlety to get what you need]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:11:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service High Demand Short Supply]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Is good customer service a thing of the past What does it take to staff a store with caring and serviceoriented employees]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Tips on How Your Company Can Offer Great Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/57264/10_tips_on_how_your_company_can_offer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[10 Tips On How Your Company Can Offer Great Customer Service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:41:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service Best Buy]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/35787/customer_service_best_buy.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If consumers dont take a stand against poor customer service nothing will ever be done to rectify the situation]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 May 2006 17:07:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Solution for Bad Customer Service Cell Phones]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/97843/the_solution_for_bad_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As in the case with Michael Richards bad customer service can be addressed All you need is a cell phone with a camera and access to the internet]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:19:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/97843/the_solution_for_bad_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Rude Customer Service Symptom of Breakdown of Society]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/62296/rude_customer_service_symptom_the_breakdown.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[What is going on with customer service in this country When I was growing up there was a saying in business circles The customer is always right]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 23 Sep 2006 16:51:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Customer Service Solutions]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[This is an article describing five of the best ways to correct realworld customer service challenges]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Calling for Customer Service]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Many consumers believe that customer service simply no longer exists Is this the case or is it merely that most businesses are stymied about what actaully constitutes good customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:16:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Customer Service Takes a Little Work]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/45589/great_customer_service_takes_a_little.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Happy trained employees are essential for great customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Creative Friendly Customer Service for Any Company]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2340/creative_friendly_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In todays fast moving high tech world it is often easy to forget the most important component of business is the customer Customer service has been reduced to a faceless nameless and often voiceless entity]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 May 2005 22:50:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Customer Service Training]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/39455/the_benefits_of_customer_service_training.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Is it time to consider a customer service training program]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:15:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service Problems and Trends]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/36075/customer_service_problems_and_trends.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In this day and age customer service seems to becoming a lost art]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Jun 2006 14:30:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/36075/customer_service_problems_and_trends.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Humorous Tales from the Customer Service Desk]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/35240/humorous_tales_from_the_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Working with the public means youll never ceased to be amused and mystified]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:07:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/35240/humorous_tales_from_the_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Increase Business with Excellent Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/42249/how_to_increase_business_with_excellent.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service is key to a business success Follow these simple tips to help your business succeed in todays competitive marketplace]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:37:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Managers in Service to Their Customer Service Employees]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/29859/managers_in_service_to_their_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Managers who work in customer service should treat their employees as they want their employees to treat customers Serving by example managers can point the way to good customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 May 2006 08:17:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/29859/managers_in_service_to_their_customer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[My Customer Service Experience with Washington Mutual]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/42099/my_customer_service_experience_with.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Instead of writing a private complaint letter to Washington Mutual about my recent experience in opening a checking account I decided that an article would be better So come read about the poor customer service I experienced]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Jul 2006 16:04:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Benefits of Customer Service Training]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/39518/benefits_of_customer_service_training.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[An article describing the benefits of customer service training]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:41:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/39518/benefits_of_customer_service_training.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Provide Excellent Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/17212/how_to_provide_excellent_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Businesses often skimp in the areas that matter most like great customer service What betterway to bring repeat business than by treating your patrons as if they were royalty]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/17212/how_to_provide_excellent_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Career Profile Customer Service Representative]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6724/career_profile_customer_service_representative.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service is critical to the success of any organization that has customers making a strong customer service representative the hub of business operations]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 Jul 2005 19:58:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6724/career_profile_customer_service_representative.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Increase Profits by Improving Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5417/increase_profits_by_improving_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Always remember that no matter what you do for a living its primarily a people business Improving customer service increases your competitive edge]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Jul 2005 13:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Voice of Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/42868/the_voice_of_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service is about more than mouthing the words customers want to hear in a manner so as to convey our inflection It is important to understand where in a sentence we put the emphasis]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Jul 2006 14:46:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/42868/the_voice_of_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Use Telephone Customer Service AVR Systems]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/11698/how_to_use_telephone_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The back doors to Automated Telephone Customer Service systems are revealed allowing the customer greater control over the customer disservice experience]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Nov 2005 12:56:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/11698/how_to_use_telephone_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Do You Know the A Bit More Principles of Exceptional Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21240/do_you_know_the_a_bit_more_principles.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Exceptional customer service is not enough you need a bit more]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Feb 2006 17:36:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21240/do_you_know_the_a_bit_more_principles.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service Training Role Playing]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/23766/customer_service_training_role_playing.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses the importance of role playing for customer service representatives]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Mar 2006 01:12:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/23766/customer_service_training_role_playing.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Do You Know the A Bit More Principles of Exceptional Customer Service Part 3 of 3]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21242/do_you_know_the_a_bit_more_principles.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Exceptional customer service is not enough you need a bit more]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Feb 2006 17:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21242/do_you_know_the_a_bit_more_principles.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Do You Know the A Bit More Principles of Exceptional Customer Service Part 2 of 3]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21241/do_you_know_the_a_bit_more_principles.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Exceptional customer service is not enough you need a bit more]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Feb 2006 17:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21241/do_you_know_the_a_bit_more_principles.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Hire the Best Customer Service Representatives]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/23769/how_to_hire_the_best_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This articles discusses how a company can hire the best customer service representatives It also details how to keep them once youve hired them]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Mar 2006 01:13:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Inside the Customer Service Call Center Why and How Bad Customer Service Happens]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/42511/inside_the_customer_service_call_center.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[This is an insiders look at customer service call centers with an eye on why poor customer service occurs how agents spitefully handle disliked customers and how policies lure representatives into taking advantage of consumers time and money]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:47:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/42511/inside_the_customer_service_call_center.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[MySpaces Nonexistent Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/54131/myspaces_nonexistent_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Save yourself the trouble of contacting MySpaces Customer Service team Read the automated messages whether they relate or not because thats what youll get from them anyway]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What Has Happened to Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/52403/what_has_happened_to_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service complaints are on the rise Should we take it]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Aug 2006 09:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/52403/what_has_happened_to_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Customer Service Training]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/50855/the_benefits_of_customer_service_training.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Training customer service reps properly will benefit all]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:50:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/50855/the_benefits_of_customer_service_training.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[What Customer Service Reps Dont Tell You]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/708685/what_customer_service_reps_dont_tell.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Over the last few months I have come to notice that no matter where I go I get some sort of bad service Is it just me or are you having the same problems What has happened to customer service ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 03 May 2008 15:45:44 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/708685/what_customer_service_reps_dont_tell.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Give Outstanding Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/663869/how_to_give_outstanding_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Giving outstanding customer service isnt a mystery Its as easy as remembering these five steps This short article contains the keys to help you exceed your customers expectations and deliver outstanding service These keys are easy for anyone to use ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:28:58 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/663869/how_to_give_outstanding_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[4 Reasons to Make Customer Service a Top Priority for Small Businesses]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/844363/4_reasons_to_make_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Understanding the one customer who has a bad experience is capable of changing how we are thought of by other clients and the general public it is vital that we ensure that mistakes are not made and our customer service is flawless]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:12:11 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/844363/4_reasons_to_make_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service Guidelines]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/84165/customer_service_guidelines.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The Customer is Always Right Customer Service and Team Work Customer Interaction]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 02 Dec 2006 07:57:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/84165/customer_service_guidelines.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Deal with Customer Service and Technical Support]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/586871/how_to_deal_with_customer_service_and.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Its not always easy to deal with customer support when you have a problem with one of your devices but it doesnt have to be intimidating or stressful This is a stepbystep presentation of some methods that can make the experience even easier]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:05:43 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/586871/how_to_deal_with_customer_service_and.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Get Great Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/157550/how_to_get_great_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Ten steps on how to get great customer service no matter who you are where you are or what you want]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/157550/how_to_get_great_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Get Good Customer Service Over the Phone]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/158905/how_to_get_good_customer_service_over.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Receiving good customer service over the phone is by no means mandated by companies or the normal experience of callers Yet it does not have to be the Holy Grail of phone calls Follow this howto guide before making your next phone call to customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:50:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/158905/how_to_get_good_customer_service_over.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How a Virtual Assistant Can Help You with Your Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/163340/how_a_virtual_assistant_can_help_you.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Virtual assistants can help businesses put the personal touch back into their customer service Outsourcing to a virtual assistant can mean as much to your customers as it does to your savings of time and money in your business]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:50:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/163340/how_a_virtual_assistant_can_help_you.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Sales People and Their Customer Service ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/148926/sales_people_and_their_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Regardless of what size your company is it is already important to train all levels of employees about customer service and how to interact with customers ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:16:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/148926/sales_people_and_their_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Get Good Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/148057/how_to_get_good_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Receiving good customer service isnt difficult it just takes some people skills]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:25:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/148057/how_to_get_good_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Guide to Getting Better Customer Service ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/132423/the_ultimate_guide_to_getting_better.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Want to be treated better as a customer Here are some tips to receiving better customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:52:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/132423/the_ultimate_guide_to_getting_better.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Calling Customer Service Hello Helloooo]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/146586/calling_customer_service_hello_helloooo.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Have you called a customer service line lately Have you gotten any customer service No this article is not a rant against offshore megahuge customer service answering centers Its a rant against ALL megahuge customer service answering centersoffshore and on ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:10:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/146586/calling_customer_service_hello_helloooo.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[ How the Game is Played Finally You Can Get Help from Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/166849/_how_the_game_is_played_finally_you.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Tired of hearing customer service people say things like We will open up a trouble ticket and get back to you Heres how you can get some real customer service help ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:06:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/166849/_how_the_game_is_played_finally_you.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Surviving Airline Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/166932/surviving_airline_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Airline customer service is notoriously bad but there is a way to get the information and services that you need Here are airline customer service tips to help you survive the rough and tumble world of modern flight]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/166932/surviving_airline_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Citigroup Will Customer Service Suffer as Jobs Are Cut]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/193004/citigroup_will_customer_service_suffer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[How will employee cuts impact customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:53:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/193004/citigroup_will_customer_service_suffer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Some Suggestions on How to Improve Your Companies Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/209174/some_suggestions_on_how_to_improve.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If you are like most people you hate calling a company with some questions only to have a rude customer service person answer the phone]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:08:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/209174/some_suggestions_on_how_to_improve.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You a Customer Service Ace Take the Quiz and See]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/54966/are_you_a_customer_service_ace_take.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Test your customer service knowledge and learn how to be a service ace by picking the correct answer to each of these 10 questions]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:13:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/54966/are_you_a_customer_service_ace_take.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[An Encounter with KitchenAid Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/187810/an_encounter_with_kitchenaid_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Dealing with KitchenAids customer service to resolve a product issue]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/187810/an_encounter_with_kitchenaid_customer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Top Five Hourly Paid Customer Service Work at Home Jobs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/180239/top_five_hourly_paid_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Here are a five jobs that hire at home workers to do customer service type work All of these companies pay per hour Some of these companies hire employees while some hire independent contractors But all pay per hour guaranteed Some jobs only hire in certain states]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/180239/top_five_hourly_paid_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[What Everyone Should Know About Calling Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/55192/what_everyone_should_know_about_calling.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[For over two years I worked as a CSR at a mortgage company My experience has helped me considerably as a consumer and I want to share this information with the world]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Aug 2006 14:26:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/55192/what_everyone_should_know_about_calling.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Give Excellent Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/170739/how_to_give_excellent_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[A tutorial for customer service representatives trainers job coaches and anyone who must deal with the public ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:16:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/170739/how_to_give_excellent_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Reduce Online Customer Service Time]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/128073/reduce_online_customer_service_time.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If you run an online business you know that customer service can take up a lot of your time If it takes too much of your time it will infringe on your ability to market build new businesses or develop new products or services ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:25:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/128073/reduce_online_customer_service_time.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[An AC Experiment Which Are the Best Companies for Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/127913/an_ac_experiment_which_are_the_best.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Good customer service is not yet extinct Word is exceptional customer service though rare still exists to this day I have spoken to over a dozen people and compiled a list of the best companies for customer service ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:06:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/127913/an_ac_experiment_which_are_the_best.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips for Providing Excellent Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/105930/tips_for_providing_excellent_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[If you have a business it is vital that you understand the importance of your customers In this article you will learn tips for providing excellent customer service ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:08:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/105930/tips_for_providing_excellent_customer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Survive a Job in Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/106402/how_to_survive_a_job_in_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[A job in customer service is not for everyone but keeping these tips in mind means youll be able to survive even the worst burgerflipping gig ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:46:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/106402/how_to_survive_a_job_in_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service and How Companies Use Complaints as Marketing Tools]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/108606/customer_service_and_how_companies.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service may mean a way to register complaints or experience more marketing for the company you just were underserved by Here are the ways to tell]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Jan 2007 15:20:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/108606/customer_service_and_how_companies.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips on Customer Service How to Achieve Your Customer Service Goal]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/105582/tips_on_customer_service_how_to_achieve.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Good customer service is the root of all successful companies It is in fact the root of your business and directly relates to your companys sales With out it your business may be in jeopardy The whole idea is to build loyalty with your customers ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/105582/tips_on_customer_service_how_to_achieve.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[The I Care Initiative 5 Reasons Good Customer Service is Good Business]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/104022/the_i_care_initiative_5_reasons_good.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service quality would have sold me on the product Geico prides itself on 1 customer service in the Washington metro area Im fairly certain that they are 1 in a few regions ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:47:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/104022/the_i_care_initiative_5_reasons_good.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[West Corporation Work from Home as a Customer Service Representative]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/96681/west_corporation_work_from_home_as.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[West Corporation offers customer service work from home opportunities]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:46:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/96681/west_corporation_work_from_home_as.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Designing Hospitality Industry Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/100509/designing_hospitality_industry_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[How a customer service inroom service manager might build an effective team in the hotel industry]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/100509/designing_hospitality_industry_customer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[The Lost Art of Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/113700/the_lost_art_of_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service is when you give your current and potential customers the best possible service It includes both the way you interact personally with your customers as well as the way you solve their problems ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:10:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/113700/the_lost_art_of_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Customer Service Worse in Atlantas Urban Neighborhoods]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/95449/is_customer_service_worse_in_atlantas.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Why is it that in national chains urban areas tend to have poorer customer service than more upscale areas]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Dec 2006 13:22:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/95449/is_customer_service_worse_in_atlantas.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Will the Rise in Immigration Lead to the Fall of Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/126913/will_the_rise_in_immigration_lead_to.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[As more and more immigrants set up shop here in America I worry about the state of our customer service I fear that compensation perks and other extra touches will soon be a thing of the past ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:47:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/126913/will_the_rise_in_immigration_lead_to.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[An AC Experiment Which Are the Worst Companies for Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/127876/an_ac_experiment_which_are_the_worst.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[I have surveyed over a dozen people and compiled a list of the worst companies for customer service ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:06:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/127876/an_ac_experiment_which_are_the_worst.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting What You Want from Customer Service at Any Company]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/119213/getting_what_you_want_from_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[How many times have you called customer service to get an answer to a question or complain about a product How many times have you hung up frustrated or angry]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/119213/getting_what_you_want_from_customer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Delivery Outstanding Service and Rise to the Top of Your Field As A Customer Service Superstar]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/70379/how_to_delivery_outstanding_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service skills are important no matter what your job or industry When you master the basic skills necessary you can quickly rise to the top of your field Customer service skills and promotions go handinhand]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/70379/how_to_delivery_outstanding_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[CUSTOMER SERVICE THE GOOD the BAD and the UGLY]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/85107/customer_service_the_good_the_bad_and.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[You need your customers far more than they need you If you are not treating them the way they want and deserve to be treated then you could be sowing the seeds of business failure]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:29:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/85107/customer_service_the_good_the_bad_and.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Build Good Customer Service for Your Business]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/117974/how_to_build_good_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Many people conduct all of their business on the internet these days The lack of face to face interaction can make a home business seem impersonal However it is possible to overcome that deficiency through good customer service]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/117974/how_to_build_good_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[LiveOps Customer Service Work from Home]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/96070/liveops_customer_service_work_from.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[LiveOps is a very popular company that hires people to work from home as customer service reps]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:17:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/96070/liveops_customer_service_work_from.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Verizon DSL and Their Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/130060/verizon_dsl_and_their_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Think before you lock into a contract of whats important]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:19:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/130060/verizon_dsl_and_their_customer_service.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Dish Network What Has Happened to Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/255782/dish_network_what_has_happened_to_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[I am very displeased with the level of customer service provided by Dish Network and no amount of calling writing and complaining has prompted anyone to help with my problem]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 May 2007 09:51:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/255782/dish_network_what_has_happened_to_customer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Tips on Your Business Being Prepared for the Holiday Season Sales]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/63654/10_tips_on_your_business_being_prepared.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[10 Tips On Your Business Being Prepared For The Holiday Season Sales]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:05:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Maximize Your Customer Service Call]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you want fast and efficient service when calling a customer support line there are some definite guidelines to follow These tips will make your experience much more enjoyable and effective]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Complaints How to Handle Them and Keep Customers Happy]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5111/customer_complaints_how_to_handle_them.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[How to handle customer complaints why they should be encouraged what a manager can learn from them how to treat the complainant keeping customers happy]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 Jul 2005 23:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Making a Living from Home by Answering Sales or Customer Service Calls for Companies]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/260981/making_a_living_from_home_by_answering.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Nowadays more and more companies are shifting their workforce by having their customer service personnel or sales agents work from home instead of inhouse Here are tips for success from a happy home agent]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:58:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Unspoken Rules of Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/256088/unspoken_rules_of_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Rules that customers expect all customer service representatives to follow no matter how ludicrous ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 May 2007 10:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Do Looks Matter in Sales and Customer Service Jobs]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/262875/do_looks_matter_in_sales_and_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[It is often thought based on research in other areas that pretty people are favored for jobs in sales and customer service ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 30 Jun 2007 20:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/262875/do_looks_matter_in_sales_and_customer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Retention Strategies Train Your Team for Customer Service Success]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/265378/customer_retention_strategies_train.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[You hired the employees that you feel will best fit within the folds of your customer service team Now all eyes are on you the customer service manager and it is now time to train your customer service team Now What]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:58:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/265378/customer_retention_strategies_train.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Guide to Surviving in the World of Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/273620/guide_to_surviving_in_the_world_of.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[ Customer Service job means you need to be professional happy and personable at all times You need to be able to brush things off and carry on but most of all you need to enjoy working with people]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:24:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/273620/guide_to_surviving_in_the_world_of.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Help Desk Theory Eliminates Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/266710/help_desk_theory_eliminates_customer.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The theory behind the Help Desk eliminates Customer Service Managers and company management care more for numbers then for the satisfaction of the help desk customers]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:36:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/266710/help_desk_theory_eliminates_customer.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Retention Strategies Hire a Customer Service Focused Team]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/265328/customer_retention_strategies_hire.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Good candidates for a successful customer service team have strong communication skills and have proven themselves to be adept team players Successful customer retention and customer satisfaction takes more than one good manager it is a team effort ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/265328/customer_retention_strategies_hire.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Verizon Customer Service Leaves a Lot to Be Desired]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/264344/verizon_customer_service_leaves_a_lot.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Verizon Customer Service constantly disappoints the public]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/264344/verizon_customer_service_leaves_a_lot.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service Reps Pleads Give Us a Break]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/246687/customer_service_reps_pleads_give_us.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Life in a day of a customer service agent]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 May 2007 16:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/246687/customer_service_reps_pleads_give_us.html</guid></item>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/216271/what_is_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Customer service is an action not a department It is an idea not a thing It is calling Mrs Jones by her name when she walks in the door asking how her kids are doing and if shes excelling in her career ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Ways to Provide Good Customer Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/213813/5_ways_to_provide_good_customer_service.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Good customer service seems to be getting scarcer these days It never ceases to amaze me as to why good customer service is so difficult to provide Ive worked as a customer service representative and it is not that difficult to be cordial helpful and professional ]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:10:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Work at Home Customer Service Agents]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/210826/work_at_home_customer_service_agents.html]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Check out a few more home based customer service jobs]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:28:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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