Michael D. Brown, MBA

Entries from May 2007

New York attorney general sues Dell, claiming deceptive practices

May 16, 2007 · Leave a Comment

“The lawsuit accuses Dell and DFS of engaging in ‘bait and switch’ financing tactics and failing to provide their customers with adequate customer service. It also charges Dell and DFS with perpetuating numerous other deceptive business practices relating to their technical support services, promotional financing, rebate offers, and billing and collection activity.”

Now I am not sure if Dell is guilty or not. Though I find it interesting that the court is having to alert Dell of what is been called inadequate customer service.

Do you think Dell is guilty of not providing adequate customer service?

Michael D. Brown
www.themichaeldbrown.com

Categories: Business · Fresh Result Tips · News

It’s the Frontline Employee Stupid!

May 9, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Companies spend millions of dollars in an attempt to make the customer experience better only to find out that they missed them mark once again. Many of them fail to realize unless you make the employees happy you will never make the customers happy. Delta Airlines figured this out and achieved some remarkable results. Take a look at this excerpt from the article With more cash in hand, airlines are splurging on better service for passengers by Scott McCartney of The Wall Street Journal.

“Having better morale among employees really helps the operation,” says Jim Whitehurst, Delta’s chief operating officer. One example he cited: Delta put flight attendants in new uniforms last year hoping to improve morale. Indeed, the company found that after donning the new uniforms flight attendants treated customers better. Customer complaints dropped by half.”

What are your thoughts?

Michael D. Brown
www.themichaeldbrown.com

Categories: Business · Fresh Result Tips