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To keep your suppliers on their toes, try this smart tip I learned from the Group Purchasing Manager of Asia Pacific Breweries.Whenever he contracts to purchase items from more than one supplier, he gives one vendor 70% of the total purchase, while a second vendor gets 30%. And he tells them both exactly what he is doing.Why this unequal split? And why tell the two suppliers about it? Here’s why:If the first vendor does a good job, she knows she is keeping well over half the total purchase volume. But if she does a poor job, she knows she stands to lose more than half of what she is currently supplying.On the other hand, if the second vendor does a great job, he knows he could more than double his orders if he takes over from the first vendor. However, if he does a poor job, he knows he is dispensable as he supplies less than half the company’s required volume.This is an interesting technique for motivating supplier partners that smart purchasing managers understand. Now you know about it, too.Key Learning PointEffective programs with your
Whether you're in a spacious corner office or a cramped cubicle, sometimes a workspace can seem bland and uninspiring. From a neutral palette to cookie-cutter furniture, many offices -- particularly those not open to the public or to clients -- are designed for function over form.The good news is that there are easy ways to brighten any office space. With a few simple touches, you can create a better environment in which to spend your 9 to 5.- Color can play an important role in mood and productivity. Bland office spaces filled with shades of beige and gray, though low on distraction, are often mood dampeners. So why not add some pops of color to your office or cubicle?Buy a great, brightly-colored calendar. Nature calendars are idea. Pages filled with birds, butterflies, and blooms can perk up any workspace.Treat yourself to flowers. Gerbera daisies in bright orange, raspberry, and red are perfect mood lifters, and inexpensive carnations can last for weeks with the right care. Keep a vase ready at the office for when the mood strikes. Plus, flowers ha
A: That column brought a number of emails similar to yours, Gary, requesting that I clarify the line between "the customer is always right" and "sometimes you have to give a customer the boot." Here's the bottom line: if you, as a business owner or service provider, are willing to take a customer's money in exchange for providing him with goods or services, then the customer has what I call "the right of expectation." This means that the customer has the right to expect you to deliver everything promised in the transaction between you. For example, if you own a restaurant the customer has the right to expect that their meal will be prepared and served to their satisfaction. If you are a dry cleaner the customer has the right to expect that you will launder their clothes without returning them in shreds. If are hired to perform a service the customer has the right to expect that the service will be provided to their satisfaction within the terms of the defined task.
As the business owner, it is your responsibility to meet the customer's expectations and provide good customer service. Even if your business does not involve a formal contract that spells out to the letter what should be expected, there is generally a clear understanding of what the customer expects and what you are willing to deliver. If you back peddle on your end of the bargain, let's say by serving a bad meal or losing a customer's laundry and refusing to make things right, then you are guilty of not meeting t
One of NASAs missions besides space exploration and the forward progression of mankind is to foster goodwill and educate the next generation of aerospace leaders. They do this in a number of ways and this is where the Shuttles Tires meet the runway.It is very much about customer service. Who is the customer? Well the American People for one and lately the whole world, as so much is riding on what they accomplish up there and down here.NASAs customer service is a good case study in public relations and how to propel our next generation. Their teams help in education of our young up and coming astronauts. In what ways does NASA give great customer service?Well go take a look at their website and each page of important information has a link to more information and often a contact name. You can email them and they will respond to your questions, comments or ideas. I have and have been quite astounded by their excellent work.In this case study we see that one of our nations greatest assets allows for dialogue, input and works with the public for the benefits of all
As the business owner, it is your responsibility to meet the customer's expectations and provide good customer service. Even if your business does not involve a formal contract that spells out to the letter what should be expected, there is generally a clear understanding of what the customer expects and what you are willing to deliver. If you back peddle on your end of the bargain, let's say by serving a bad meal or losing a customer's laundry and refusing to make things right, then you are guilty of not meeting
The Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from the Project Management Institute is the globally recognized standard for project managers. A PMP® certification is often required for new jobs, or it may be a condition for promotion. Taking the next step in your development as a professional project manager requires a commitment of time and energy. Relying on your experience alone won’t be enough to earn the PMP® certification.What to look for when searching for PMP Exam Prep providers: PMP Exam test taking strategySupplemental PMBOK information and exam tipsStudy on critical activities (Network Diagramming, Critical Path, Forward and Backward Pass, etc)Key Formula's and CalculationsSample Exams (Timed and Scoreable exams)Class Discussion Forum (If online course)Assigned PMP Coach (If online course)Unlimited 24/7 Access (If online course)35 PDU'sHelpful Learning Aids:Mind Mapping Tools and Techniques (software included)Memorization tricksAccelerated Learning Techni
As the business owner, it is your responsibility to meet the customer's expectations and provide good customer service. Even if your business does not involve a formal contract that spells out to the letter what should be expected, there is generally a clear understanding of what the customer expects and what you are willing to deliver. If you back peddle on your end of the bargain, let's say by serving a bad meal or losing a customer's laundry and refusing to make things right, then you are guilty of not meeting
Well, you've set up your medical billing company and you're all set to do business. Except there's one problem. You don't have any clients. So the question is, how do you go about getting them? Since nobody knows you even exist yet, they're not likely to come knocking on your door. Well, hopefully, after you've read this article, you'll have several good ideas for how to build up your medical billing client base.Typically, what this is all going to come down to is advertising, obviously. But how? Years ago, you didn't have nearly the number of advertising methods that you have today. The Internet has opened up a new world to businesses from all over.So let's start with the Internet. The first thing you're probably going to want to do is put up a web site. Even though you are dealing with the offline world, most businesses today do have an Internet presence. It is therefore important that you establish your own Internet presence.To do this, the first thing you need to do is get a domain for your site. That should be easy enough. You have a company name, so
As the business owner, it is your responsibility to meet the customer's expectations and provide good customer service. Even if your business does not involve a formal contract that spells out to the letter what should be expected, there is generally a clear understanding of what the customer expects and what you are willing to deliver. If you back peddle on your end of the bargain, let's say by serving a bad meal or losing a customer's laundry and refusing to make things right, then you are guilty of not meeting
A powerful resume starts with a good statement of objective. This is the headline of your advertisement promoting yourself. The headline has to be simple yet state with clarity that you are the perfect choice for the specific job or position.Clarity of objective requires that you be clear about your own career direction. If you are not clear where you are headed with your career and the specific goals, you may not be the right fit for the position. There are bound to be certain uncertainities in your mind, there may be areas of concern on the path your career is moving. Yet it is better not to reflect those grey areas in your objective statement.There are several ways you can write your objectives.Decide on the specific job title you want to apply for. Then think about one or two qualification, abilities and skills that go with the position. Write it out in short and simple manner. The format could go something like this.Objective: Seeking a middle management position in an organization where Business Development and Franchise network management is
Unfortunately not every entrepreneur puts emphasis on delivering good customer service. They are in it for the money and damn the customer if they have a problem. Such entrepreneurs were the topic of the column you mentioned, the point of which was, if you make a habit of not meeting your customer's expectations, you will not be in business for long.
Now let's look at the flipside. Just as the customer has the right to expect that he will get his money's worth when doing business with you, you have the right to expect that your customer will not demand things that are beyond the scope of realistic expectations (or the contract). If a customer orders hamburger, he shouldn’t expect it to taste like steak unless you have advertised it as such. If a customer brings you a cotton shirt to launder he should not expect a silk shirt in return. It's when the customer’s expectations get out of sync with what should realistically be expected that you will have problems.
We have all had customers who expected far more than was their due: customers who were unreasonable, overly demanding, condescending, hard to please and sometimes, even dishonest in their dealings with you. When a customer's reasonable expectations become unreasonable demands you must decide whether or not that customer is doing more harm to your business than good.
So here is the line in the sand between
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