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Maslow's Road to Sales & Profit

Posted by David McHattie on Friday, May 4, 2012, In : Customer Service 

Let me introduce the genius of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

In simple terms Maslow identified 5 levels of human needs - the ladder we all try to climb despite the many challenges cast in our way:

  1. Basic Needs - air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sleep and yes sex.
  2. Safety Needs - protection, order, law, limits, stability
  3. Emotional Needs - family, affection, relationships
  4. Esteem Needs - achievement, status, responsibility, reputation
  5. Self Actualisation - personal growth and fulfillment

That thi...


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7 Tips for Improving Guest Experiences

Posted by David McHattie on Thursday, April 26, 2012, In : Customer Service 

Hospitality Sector Benchmark rises to 75.42%


Hospitality businesses are in the business of delivering experiences, they are not in the beer, bed, burger or pizza business, these just happen to be products they offer. It is the emotional connection that is made with guests that causes them to become fans and provides competitive advantage. Delivering food, drink and / or accommodation to the standards demanded by guests in a clean and safe environment are simply minimum requirements.

Our rese...


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13% are Sector Assassins!

Posted by David McHattie on Thursday, April 26, 2012, In : Customer Service 
Part 1 of the our NEW Research Report is available today and reveals the true state of "The Customer Experience in the Hospitality Industry":
Some of the headlines include:
  • The Hospitality Sector Benchmark is 75.42% - 14.58% below the 90% target level.
  • 13% of businesses act as sector assassins - creating “hospitality detractors”
  • 34% of all experiences diminish future sales!
  • 30% of businesses have competitive advantage within their grasp. 
  • Personality is the weakest performing area for the H...

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Do your guests leave with a burning desire to return?

Posted by David McHattie on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, In : Customer Service 
As I walk up the path, I am spotted and she's there opening the door - the biggest smile and open welcoming demeanour.
Tea, coffee, a beer or a glass of wine? The offers start to flow even before I am settled into an extremely comfy chair.
The fire is roaring, the kitchen is a hive of activity and ohhh the smells. No menu necessary I am having the usual - the days special.
The aroma of freshly baked bread and scones is driving me wild, the stove is laden with pots of fresh veg, unctuous sauces...

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