Welcome to the first edition of the customer service carnivale for 2009! I'm very excited about sharing customer service tips, news, and information with you. This is going to be the year that you attract more business because you realize that customer service is the key to success!

This edition is going to be short and sweet. I realize that many of you were on vacation because of the holidays. However, mark your calender for the next edition which will take place in two weeks! I would love to share your knowledge about customer service with the world ;)

Customer Service News

How do you feel about restaurants who charge customers for food they don't eat. Share your thoughts at "Don't Finish Your Plate...Pay 3% More" posted at So You Want To Be a Banquet Manager....

Customer Service Tips

When it comes to your customers and your business, it's good to know what to focus on. GP presents "Mayonnaise and Two Cuppa Joes" posted at Manely Montana.

Scott Mahler has a great post for all you "techies" that offer a technology-based services: "How to Provide Quality Customer Service in a Technology World" posted at Datex Media, saying, "Technology has opened up our world, especially with regards to my industry, website development. But it has also opened up a brand new challenge, with regards to customer service. It can be difficult for a programmer to explain what goes into designing a website to a business person who has no knowledge of how the technology works."

If you become involved with a network marketing company, I think it's important to know what it is exactly that you're selling. There is nothing like selling a bogus product to people. That's why you should read this article "MonaVie Acai Berry Juice Scam" posted at Money Blue Book.

There are many ways to reach new customers and American Entrepreneurship shares "Advertising for Small Business" posted at American Entrepreneurship. Do remember that when you do acquire those new customers, take care of them!

Customer Service Stories

If you're thinking about investing in an online venture, I recommend reading Darryl Kimball's story: "The Internet Gold Rush, More Business Lessons Learned" posted at Just Give Me a Home Based Business That Makes Money. Lesson to learn: Make sure a company's customer service is up to par before giving them your money! Darryl also offers another customer service lesson in "My next great Home Based Business Venture".

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of customer service carnivale using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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