Effective Work Habits

Outside sales can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. The challenge is in continually trying to grow sales within your region, and the reward is the financial payoff in your commission...

Business is a two-way street. You have to have customers in order to have a business and employees. Unfortunately, there are customers that often-than-not leave their manners at home or are just...

If you are a waiter or waitress, you live on your tips. If you do not take care of your customers, your tips will not be very good. I am giving you tips as a former waitress, and a customer. This...

Since many tire shops not only sell tires but also offer installation for customers, employee responsibility in these businesses may vary widely. Whether you are employed in a tire shop that...

Are you a procrastinator? Most of us are to some degree. With our automated, real-time lifestyles, there are more things to do than there are hours in the day to do them. Procrastination can have...

Bartending or waitressing are great ways to make extra money or even earn a great income. However, it's not easy to tend bar or waitress and takes a lot of energy and patience to do. But, if you...

Businesses know that good customer service will increase repeat sales and brand loyalty. That is why particular traits are needed for customer service representatives. Customer service reps must...

Starting a new job can be stressful. You want to make a good impression and you want to be a quick learner. If you want to succeed as a new cashier at a Harris Teeter grocery store, you simply...

Fast food jobs are so fast paced, that occasional errors occur. Sometimes, customers will not cut you a break, and they demand better service. Always keep cool and respect the customer. Your...

Customer service representatives are the backbone of a company. They are usually the first point of contact for a customer. It is important to be effective, efficient, and courteous as a customer...

Opportunities to provide great customer service at the grocery store span a wide range of jobs. From the workers behind the counter at the deli and bakery to the cashier and bagger, to the cart...

The 360 feedback method utilizes comments from all parties the employee comes in contact with, whereas many employee reviews source from the employer only. One of the main purposes of 360 feedback...

It's never easy to deal with an upset or rude customer. Unfortunately, you have no idea what has happened that day to put them in a sour mood. And even worse, they will take out their foul mood on...

It is not easy to serve multiple tables at one time. When a hostess poorly places three or four tables of customers in your section, something wrong is bound to happen. Though I can't keep the...

When the economy goes down it can get tough to keep customers for your freelance work or small business. Once these customers leave it is very difficult to get them back, so here is how to retain...

There is very good money to be made as a waitress; but not everyone is cut out to be a waitress. Waitress is one of those jobs, that you either like or you do not; there is no between. We all know...

No matter how good your company's product is, customer service can make or break a sale. Good service requires strong listening skills, flexibility, knowledge and basic manners. Advertising just...

If you work in the food service industry, you are no stranger to a tired back and sore feet. As a bus person, you also sometimes feel unappreciated as well. When I was young and just moved out...

Sales people work with the public every day in many different environments. They hone their skills to increase profits for the company they work for and themselves. Not everyone is good at sales....

Have you ever had "that" customer? Drives you insane, demands so much, and you go hide in the break room and pull out your hair?

When employed in a customer service position, you sometimes deal with unhappy customers. There are various reasons why people become unhappy with service. Read my tips on how to address these...

When a customer has an enjoyable experience working with a company, there's a good chance that he or she will come back. Creating a rapport with your customers is essential to retaining business....

It might seem like a complex art to get potential customers to eat at your restaurant instead of the other guys, right? It doesn't have to be. It is as easy as giving people a reason to come in...

Avon is #1 Direct Selling Company in the world and THE company for women and for good reason - it sells itself! As an Avon Representative, you know how good your product is and how well-loved the...

The automotive repair field is not an easy field to work in. People generally don't trust mechanics. As a service writer you are the first person the customer deals with. How you treat the...

People often underestimate how difficult of a job being a cocktail waitress really is. If you're reading this, I probably don't have to elaborate. However, financial rewards can be great! Here are...

If you've ever worked in the customer service industry, then you know that not every customer is full of sunshine and rainbows. For one reason or another, customers can be difficult to work with...

Just because a person tends a bar does not mean he will automatically make good tips. Good bartenders can easily make over a hundred dollars a night in tips. Anyone can mix alcohol—it takes...

Many customers rank customer service as the most important aspect of a company, even over price or quality. Providing great customer service in a face-to-face situation can be tricky when...

Working at the Department of Motor Vehicles, or DMV, is a very demanding customer service position that requires patience, understanding, driving skills and cash handling experience. There are...

Times are tough, especially for those of us who rely on tips to supplement our incomes. I relied on tips while working my way through college as a waitress. So when the economy took a turn for the...

Waiting tables is one of the most difficult jobs that you can have. If you think that becoming a waitress is something that you would like to do then read on. If the customers like you, and you...

Despite the dominance of e-commerce and the growth of impersonal consumer markets like eBay and Amazon, face-to-face selling skills are still important in today's business world. Regardless of...

My "How To" article addresses how to greet a table. Whether readers work at Olive Garden, Cheddars or 54th Street Grill and Bar like myself, they will see how to accurately greet a...

A companie's best asset is its customer service staff.

How to deliver great customer service

Just being an efficient waiter or waitress and getting the orders right won't necessary result in bigger tips. Experts in human behavior say there's a "weak correlation" between quick and...

Are your goals to have greater customer satisfaction, more referrals and better customer retention? One way to reach them is through excellent customer service. Do you provide this? Do your...

The ABC's of being a waiter/waitress have been reiterated thousands of times, but what makes a waiter/waitress really great? The mysteries of getting a customer to tip well (though some are just...

Teaching teens anything takes some diligence, and preparing them for something new and out of their realm of experience can be downright hard. But explaining professional behavior and etiquette to...