Welcome to the Customer Service Carnivale! I called it The Good Mix edition because there's a good mix of tips and stories from different blogs ;) Thanks to everyone for your submissions and thank you, Dear Reader, for your support!

Customer Service Tips

Do you know when your busy or slow times are? If not, you should read Track Contact Volume posted at Service Untitled.

Anya Portnik shares The Sales Apprentice 2009: Sales training tips from the hit TV show, episode I posted at Gavin Ingham. Very good tips at the end!

I think this is a must-read for everyone...GP presents Such A Deal When you Love your Job posted at Manely Montana.

Providing excellent customer service requires self-discipline. That's why I chose to share this next post. Ralph Jean-Paul presents Building Self-Discipline posted at Potential 2 Success, saying, "The most disciplined business people are usually the most organized, efficient and successful. Learn to build self-discipline in your personal and professional life and see the difference it will make."

Here are good tips for the consumer! Eight Ways to Beat Bad Customer Service posted at Money Smart Life.

Customer Service Stories

This next post will make put a smile on your face! Banquet Manager presents That's a Complicated Order Sir... posted at So You Want To Be a Banquet Manager. Also, here's why it's important to have things stocked for your employees...Where's The Milk!

Adam Pieniazek presents Why You Shouldn't Order Business Cards After Midnight posted at Adam Pieniazek, saying, "Vistaprint recently provided me with unbelievable customer service." I love Vistaprint too!

The cafe experience is important for many people. If you're thinking about opening up a coffee shop, you should read Is Cafe in the coffee business? posted at GeekMBA360.

Steve C presents Do Hard Economic Times Justify Sleazy Sales Tactics? posted at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com. Many retailers will do anything to squeeze 5 cents from you!

Customer Service Tools

How do you know which marketing campaigns are working on your customers? Check out Develop a Split Test For Your Marketing Campaigns posted at Get800today.com.

I received 37 submissions for the carnivale, but as you can see, only a select few made it through the editorial process. Keep in mind that I only publish submissions that are customer service related, so to all of you spammers...Don't even waste your time ;)

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