Having customers is great. Having repeat customers is even better! But how can you be sure that the people who have already made purchases in your store will be willing to come back? It’s all about ensuring that you focus on the keys to securing repeat business!
Key #1: Be the one to initiate contact.
Yes, every relationship is a two-way street. But, as a business owner, you should never sit back and assume that your customers will make the first move. The fact that they have visited your store in the past is no guarantee that they will return. That is, of course, unless you reach out to them to inform them that their business matters to you.
“I know it’s hard to believe, but your customers aren’t devoting nearly as much time to thinking about your business as you are,” reminds Kevin Harrington on Forbes.com, “They’ve got lives of their own, and sometimes they even forget that you exist! Let them know from time to time that you’re still around and kicking. It doesn’t have to be (and probably shouldn’t be) aggressive or salesy—after all, you’ve already sold them once. A simple ‘We’ve got a new product you might really like!’ is all it takes to let them know.”
Key #2: Offer exclusive benefits.
Who doesn’t like the feeling of belonging to something special? When you communicate to your customers that they are special to you, they will be a lot more likely to support your brand on an ongoing basis. And what’s more special than getting exclusive access to products, discounts and freebies? The “exclusive” feel is one that customers appreciate. Be sure to reward those who have supported you in the past and they’ll be prone to supporting you in the future.
“Everyone likes getting special access to things, and your customers are no different,” affirms Ben Feldman on Affirm.com, “To capture their interest, offer them exclusive access to sales and discounts before they are available to the general public. Give your repeat customers at least 1 to 2 days of early access so they feel like they are receiving a meaningful advantage.”
Key #3: Place more emphasis on the customer experience than on your products.
Creating memorable experiences is the name of the game. Keep in mind that your customers are well aware that you have competition. If your competitors sell the same or similar products, there must be a stark difference between the types of experiences provided by the businesses. On WaspBarcode.com, Brian Sutter admits that he considers his experiences with a brand and its customer service over the items it sells and the pricing.
“The need for exceptional customer service will only continue to grow,” he insists, citing a survey that determined what people constitute as poor customer service, “Respondents gave four main causes of disappointment: Poor or slow response time (35 percent); a lack of useful employee empowerment to help (31 percent); poorly trained staff (30 percent); and complaints over the quality of and/or consistency of information given by staff (24 percent).”
At TK Enterprises Inc., we believe so strongly in the above mentioned keys to securing repeat business that we offer a one-of-a-kind service that keeps all three of them in mind. Our Retail Event Marketing services make use of an expert team of phone agents who initiate contact with your customers. Offering them exclusive invites to your jewelry store’s upcoming in-store event, our team emphasizes the importance of the customer relationship in order to encourage both attendance at your event and long-term loyalty.
This unique approach to marketing has been proven to be highly successful! For more information about our Retail Event Marketing services, please don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-877-622-0195. You may also email us at heidi.tke@tomkaufmann.com or fill out the form on our Contact Us page and have someone contact you!