It's the Customer, Stupid!

It's the Customer, Stupid!
Author: Michael A Aun
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2011-01-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118001281

Ruthlessly focus on what's convenient for customers, not what's convenient for you Ninety percent of dissatisfied clients will take their business elsewhere and never tell you why. However, ninety-five percent will become loyal customers again if their needs and problems are addressed and remedied. Speaker and salesperson Michael Aun shares these secrets and many more in It's the Customer, Stupid!, a guide to growing any business by gaining new customers, and, more importantly, by keeping the ones you have happy and coming back for more. This fun-to-read book explains common myths about sales and customer satisfaction, starting with the fact that most businesses think they're customer-centric, but they just aren't. Get proven steps to REALLY put your customer at the center of what you do Distinguish your business from the competition by understanding the principle that good sales ARE good service Author received the Toastmasters "World Championship of Public Speaking" award and is also a full-time businessman practicing what he preaches daily It's the Customer, Stupid! reveals key actions that will shake up your business approach. Your customers will love you for them, and you'll love the effect on sales!

It's The Economy, Stupid

It's The Economy, Stupid
Author: Vicky Pryce
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 184954879X

Pollsters are constantly worrying about our perceptions of politicians. What do their other halves look like? Who looks best when eating a bacon sandwich? Should they even be eating bacon sandwiches in the first place? For the voter, though, it all comes down to one thing: the economy. While good economic news can send popularity sky-rocketing, bad performance can blight a party's election chances for years. But, with policies often working with time lags, it's rarely clear who is responsible for what - especially when their stances on the biggest issues of the day - immigration, the EU, the NHS - are clouded in rhetoric rather than grounded in hard economic fact. It's the Economy, Stupid sets out to change al l that. This incisive, accessible guide explodes some of the most entrenched myths of British political debate. Does immigration help or harm our economy? Are austerity measures the best way to tackle a financial meltdown? Is the NHS in crisis? With answers to all these questions and more, this is essential reading for anyone who wants to know how their vote will affect their financial future.

The Customer Is Not Always Right

The Customer Is Not Always Right
Author: A.J. Adams
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2009-12-22
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0740797794

Service workers share their funniest and most cringeworthy stories of difficult, demanding, and just plain mind-boggling encounters with the public . . . “Ma’am, the rules clearly state that you cannot have any liquids over 3.4 ounces in your carry-on. If you’d like to, you could—” “But that’s not a liquid!” “Excuse me, ma’am?” “It’s not a liquid! It’s water!” Retailers, restaurants, and tech support providers believe service is king, but in The Customer Is Not Always Right, A.J. Adams proves that customers will do anything they can to put that motto to the test. Enjoy tales from the creator of the popular website Not Always Right, including half that are previously unpublished, showcasing customer-relations horror stories everyone can relate to. No matter what side of the counter you’re on, there are hilarious accounts about everything that can go wrong between the customer and retail or service provider. Whether it's a confrontation in the drive-through over not enough fries or arguing over a one-cent price difference on milk, this book proves the principle of “the customer is always right” can be dead wrong.

It's the Middle Class, Stupid!

It's the Middle Class, Stupid!
Author: James Carville
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1101599278

It’s the Middle Class, Stupid! confirms what we have all suspected: Washington and Wall Street have really screwed things up for the average American. Work has been devalued. Education costs are out of sight. Effort and ambition have never been so scantily rewarded. Political guru James Carville and pollster extraordinaire Stan Greenberg argue that our political parties must admit their failures and the electorate must reclaim its voice, because taking on the wealthy and the privileged is not class warfare—it is a matter of survival. Told in the alternating voices of these two top political strategists, It’s the Middle Class, Stupid! provides eye-opening and provocative arguments on where our government—including the White House—has gone wrong, and what voters can do about it. Controversial and outspoken, authoritative and shrewd, It’s the Middle Class, Stupid! is destined to make waves during the 2012 presidential campaign, and will set the agenda for legislative battles and political dust-ups during the next administration.

It's the Economy, Stupid

It's the Economy, Stupid
Author: Christos A Djonis
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2018-05-17
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 164214391X

Since the end of World War II, most people around the world regarded the United States as the land of opportunity. The baby boomers and Generation X knew it best as "the land of milk and honey." It was a place where people could easily raise a family and with hard work could achieve anything they set their mind to. The American Dream, a dream of a land where life is better, richer and fuller for everyone, was alive. Much has changed, though, in the past four decades. Most Americans today do not realize that since the early 1990s, when the world markets began to merge and globalization took place, America went through a significant transformation. Today, the America of yesterday, a place where children grew up to ultimately earn more than their parents, is no longer reality but, in most cases, just wishful thinking. In today's globalized world, working in America no longer feels any different than earning a living in Europe or Japan. Indeed, income levels and employment opportunities now appear to be similar. Are they, though? Do Americans still have the edge or has the American Dream finally slipped away? Is it possible to conceive that American workers could be disadvantaged when compared to those living and working in other countries? While most people live their everyday lives never knowing, one thing is clear. Recently, political catchphrases such as "Make America Great Again," deeply resonated with frustrated Americans on both sides of the political divide, more so than election pollsters and the media anticipated during the 2016 presidential election. Undoubtedly, anxiety about the future is in the air, but what causes it? Can the past be restored? One thing is certain. Americans cannot afford to remain complacent with the status quo. Visit the author's webpage HERE.

Rob Versus The Morons: Overcoming Idiotic Customers with Wit, Sarcasm and a Take No Bullshit Attitude

Rob Versus The Morons: Overcoming Idiotic Customers with Wit, Sarcasm and a Take No Bullshit Attitude
Author: Rob Anspach
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2019-12-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781732468238

Morons Beware... If you had the misfortune of wasting Rob's time on the phone or in person, there's a good chance your story is in this book. You'll either love this book or you will hate it. It was written that way. For those that believe the customer is always right and you should bend over and take it...will hate the book. Those who believe every entrepreneur should run their business on their terms and if a customer doesn't like those terms should go elsewhere...will love the book. Rob flips customer service on it's ear and kicks it right in the jimmies. He doesn't hold punches and frankly has no time for wishy washy policies or silly shenanigans. Curious? Maybe you're already triggered? Maybe, just maybe, this will be the book that opens your eyes and gets you to rethink customer service from the ground up. "Whoever coined the phrase 'the customer is always right' was probably a customer lobbing a feebly-thrown Hail Mary pass from deep in their own end zone, backed into a corner by their own arrogance and ignorance. In this book, Rob says what many of us wish we had the balls to say. And, as long as he can keep these misguided fools on the phone, he will continue to gather evidence which proves that a portion of the business world seems to enjoy keeping its head lodged in a warm, dark place...like an ostrich that has lost its sense of smell." - Steve Gamlin, The Motivational Firewood(TM) Guy "If you have ever had the misfortune of dealing with incompetent customer service on the phone or online, then you must read Rob's new book which takes you in-depth into conversations with customer service representatives who have absolutely no clue what they are doing.Reading Rob's fast-paced, story-filled book makes you feel as if you are secretly listening in on his mind-blowing conversations not only with customer service but also with business owners and entrepreneurs who don't understand what it means to play by the rules. Logic gets thrown out the window when trying to explain to a customer service rep how ridiculous it is to receive a reference number for something that no one ever takes any notes about. Equally insane is when a business owner attempts to do things their own way and expects Rob to play along. Learn how Rob uses his sarcasm and wit to make his point over and over again. As you read along, you will say to yourself "That's exactly what happened to me the last time I was on the phone with customer service!" Do yourself a favor, get a copy of Rob's new book "Rob Versus The Morons" immediately. You'll thank me, you'll thank Rob and then you'll start searching to learn where you can get a copy of "Rob Versus The Scammers" which is even funnier." - Gerry Oginski, Great Neck, N.Y. "A brilliant read! I'm a bit of a "grammar police" myself, so the first 'story' hit home! I loved the notes at the end of each lesson! I abhor Customer Service Assistants who don't understand English, so I can identify with the sarcasm used - at times it was like you were in my head, saying my words! Be glad you don't have to deal with some CS Departments in South Africa!! You'd be able to write volumes! Some people just don't, can't or won't listen! Other people named..." and "A priest, A Rabbi & A President....." had me howling. I read them both twice, just for fun. A good, quick read, guaranteed to cheer you up on a grey day! - Sioux Gijzen, Boksburg, Gauteng South Africa Who's ready to be entertained, while discovering the true meaning on how to effectively train customers to play by your rules? "A super fun read" - Lee Milteer, Author of "Success Is An Inside Job" You ready to experience a book that entertains while at the same time teaches you how to run an effective and prosperous business on your terms? Read "Rob Versus The Morons" today!

The Dumb Book

The Dumb Book
Author: Editors of Readers Digest
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2014-03-18
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1621451496

The old adage truth is stranger than fiction can also be construed as truth is funnier than fiction and we see no shortage of real people doing and saying dumb things and making us laugh in the process. The Editors of Reader’s Digest present a hilarious collection of dumb people doing dumb things. Every day in America we are bombarded by stupidity; sometimes we just shake our heads, but most of the time we get a good laugh out of the really dumb things people do and say. In our first collection of dumb stories we poke a little fun at the unbelievably dumb things that happen in our lives and have a good chuckle along the way. “You’re a dumb criminal if…You’re not picky about your office locations. Christopher Exley of Everett, Washington, was arrested for conducting a drug deal over the phone—in the bathroom of the Everett Police Department.” “During my brother-in-law’s first performance review, his boss said, “I’m not quite sure what it is you do here. But whatever it is, could you do it faster?” --Jeanie Waara, Philip, SD “In an attempt to balance work and motherhood, I delegated the grocery shopping to my young babysitter. But the job proved a tad daunting. One day while I was at work, she texted me from the supermarket. “Can’t find Brillo pads,” she wrote. “All they have are Tampax and Kotex.” --Kimberly Clark, Alpharetta, GA “I overheard an elderly gentleman tell his friend that he couldn’t meet him the next day because he had to go to the hospital for an autopsy. His friend was sympathetic: “I had one of those last year. Luckily it wasn’t serious.” --Tracy Moralee, Hitchin, Great Britain

How I Became Stupid

How I Became Stupid
Author: Martin Page
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2004-11-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 144064912X

Ignorance is bliss, or so hopes Antoine, the lead character in Martin Page's stinging satire, How I Became Stupid—a modern day Candide with a Darwin Award like sensibility. A twenty-five-year-old Aramaic scholar, Antoine has had it with being brilliant and deeply self-aware in today's culture. So tortured is he by the depth of his perception and understanding of himself and the world around him that he vows to denounce his intelligence by any means necessary in order to become "stupid" enough to be a happy, functioning member of society. What follows is a dark and hilarious odyssey as Antoine tries everything from alcoholism to stock-trading in order to lighten the burden of his brain on his soul.