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Customer Relations
Kathleen Lykken
Let's face it...without new or established customers, you would not have any type of business!
Nowadays when there is such a high demand on "price wars", it is sometimes very difficult to stay competitive without losing money. Your company has to either
be high on the "click list" or offer something so unique, you stand out above the crowds. That is where your "customer Service" skills need to be applied.
Keep a detailed customer profile on every customer (be it small or large) you receive. From your web site, referrals, walk-ins, etc. By keeping and using your
customer profile this will enable you to have a more professional but personal relationship with your customer(s).
Some very specific details can be obtained easily from your email confirmed order(s), quote(s), inquiries, or phone call(s):
Name Product(s) Questioned About Address Sell Price
Home Phone Cost Breakdown Cell Phone Shipment Date(s)
Email Address Full/Partial Shipment Ship To Next Shipment Due Out
Product(s) Ordered Date Order Confirmation
As you can see by the above checklist, you can gather very pertinent customer information. I keep as much gathered information as I can on each individual I
come in contact with. A few good placed questions casually thrown into your conversation with the customer will lead to enormous amount of future useful
information for you. (If I know they have kids, I ask them about them, their job, etc.).
I keep a log on the gathered information and use it accordingly. Everything on their profile is kept in the strictness of privacy. We DO NOT sell any of this
information to anyone! Make sure that you advise your customers of your privacy act. It will gain your credibility in your specific industry. And, stick to this rule!!!!!
When I begin the email for the first confirmation notification, I enter their name as they have first written to me. If they use Mr. or Mrs., etc., you can usually get a
"feel" for the customer when the email you get back, by how they address you and end their email. If the email is very professional, then your return email should
be professional. If the email is on a more friendly note, follow suit. Never and I mean NEVER offend anyone --- your name will become "mud" and very had to
clear up.
Try to personally answer all quotes and orders with personalized follow-up, not just a pre-dictated form. By being "professionally" personalized gives the customer
the feeling that as a company you will give your undivided attention to them. There has been a few times on orders as small as $20.00, that I had communicated
with the customer up to a dozen times just to clarify colors, size, etc. This may seem like a lot of time for a small order but by spending a lot of time with my
customers, I gain their confidence in my company and a future repeat customer. And, hopefully the customer will refer me to others.
By spending quality service with your customer, they may in fact, send a "thank you" to you and recommend others to your company. Make sure that you publish
this "thank you" note on your sight for future customers to see.
Most of our personalized products are for gifts. Where in turn, we have received comments from our customer as well as the person who received the gift. (In turn,
a new prospect for your profile).
Every contact you come into throughout your day should be viewed as a prospective customer!
Be patient, be nice and most importantly be sincere.
Written by:
Kathleen Lykken
2K Embroidery
Owner
sales@2kembroidery.com
www.2kembroidery.com
**This article may be placed at your site FREE as long as it is copied in its entirety and there is a link directed back to2K Embroidery's web site.
Kathleen Lykken
Let's face it...without new or established customers, you would not have any type of business!
Nowadays when there is such a high demand on "price wars", it is sometimes very difficult to stay competitive without losing money. Your company has to either
be high on the "click list" or offer something so unique, you stand out above the crowds. That is where your "customer Service" skills need to be applied.
Keep a detailed customer profile on every customer (be it small or large) you receive. From your web site, referrals, walk-ins, etc. By keeping and using your
customer profile this will enable you to have a more professional but personal relationship with your customer(s).
Some very specific details can be obtained easily from your email confirmed order(s), quote(s), inquiries, or phone call(s):
Name Product(s) Questioned About Address Sell Price
Home Phone Cost Breakdown Cell Phone Shipment Date(s)
Email Address Full/Partial Shipment Ship To Next Shipment Due Out
Product(s) Ordered Date Order Confirmation
As you can see by the above checklist, you can gather very pertinent customer information. I keep as much gathered information as I can on each individual I
come in contact with. A few good placed questions casually thrown into your conversation with the customer will lead to enormous amount of future useful
information for you. (If I know they have kids, I ask them about them, their job, etc.).
I keep a log on the gathered information and use it accordingly. Everything on their profile is kept in the strictness of privacy. We DO NOT sell any of this
information to anyone! Make sure that you advise your customers of your privacy act. It will gain your credibility in your specific industry. And, stick to this rule!!!!!
When I begin the email for the first confirmation notification, I enter their name as they have first written to me. If they use Mr. or Mrs., etc., you can usually get a
"feel" for the customer when the email you get back, by how they address you and end their email. If the email is very professional, then your return email should
be professional. If the email is on a more friendly note, follow suit. Never and I mean NEVER offend anyone --- your name will become "mud" and very had to
clear up.
Try to personally answer all quotes and orders with personalized follow-up, not just a pre-dictated form. By being "professionally" personalized gives the customer
the feeling that as a company you will give your undivided attention to them. There has been a few times on orders as small as $20.00, that I had communicated
with the customer up to a dozen times just to clarify colors, size, etc. This may seem like a lot of time for a small order but by spending a lot of time with my
customers, I gain their confidence in my company and a future repeat customer. And, hopefully the customer will refer me to others.
By spending quality service with your customer, they may in fact, send a "thank you" to you and recommend others to your company. Make sure that you publish
this "thank you" note on your sight for future customers to see.
Most of our personalized products are for gifts. Where in turn, we have received comments from our customer as well as the person who received the gift. (In turn,
a new prospect for your profile).
Every contact you come into throughout your day should be viewed as a prospective customer!
Be patient, be nice and most importantly be sincere.
Written by:
Kathleen Lykken
2K Embroidery
Owner
sales@2kembroidery.com
www.2kembroidery.com
**This article may be placed at your site FREE as long as it is copied in its entirety and there is a link directed back to2K Embroidery's web site.
Essential Embroidery Supplies
George Royal
Before taking up embroidery as an occupation or a hobby, you need to know the different types of important embroidery supplies and accessories that are available.
Also keep in mind that each type can be further divided into specific subtypes based on function and utility. Choose the right tools depending on your need, and
type of work.
The Hoop:
An embroidery hoop is a circular tool usually made of wooden material that is used to hold the fabric steady, providing support and stability to the fabric being
embroidered. Most hoops have brass screws that can be tightened or loosened if necessary, and come in various shapes and sizes. Popular types include -
1. Tubular Embroidery Hoops: The arms of the hoops are on the outside of the garment and connect to an inner hoop ring. The larger outer ring, on the other hand,
is on the inside of the garment. Normally used without the table top. These are the most popular embroidery hoops on the market.
2. Magnetic Embroidery Hoops: These hoops require magnetic assembly. They can be used with or without the tabletop and are typically designed for lightweight
and thin garments and fabrics.
3. Jacketback Embroidery Hoops: large wooden hoops that have strong holding power wood because of the wooden. To be used with the tabletop and Jacketback
holder.
4. Q-Mag Embroidery Hoops: These hoops use a combination mechanical or magnetic attach plate at two places, suitable for larger fabrics because of its stability.
Bobbin Thread:
A Bobbin is the spool that holds the thread. The top thread and the bobbin thread form the stitch. Pre-wound Bobbin threads are widely available and come in
different types and materials.
1. Continuous-Filament Polyester: Strong, thin, consistent, and does not leave behind any lint so it is the most popular type.
2. Cotton: It allows for a wide range of tension adjustments because of its texture.
3. Spun Polyester: Gaining popularity because of texture similarity with cotton.
4. Nylon: It is the strongest type but may be tough to adjust tension.
Embroidery Needles:
The type of needle used depends on the type of the embroidery, thread and fabric. Therefore the correct size and type of needle is important when browsing
embroidering supplies for your work. These are the basic types of embroidery needles:
1. Tapestry: Has a blunt tip with large eyes. Ideal for threading multiple plies of thread.
2. Milliners: Has small eyes, and typically used for surface embroidery techniques.
3. Sharps: Sharp pointed and small eyed standard needles.
4. Chenille: Has same characteristics with Tapestry needles except for the sharp point.
5. Beading: Long and thin needles generally meant for beadworks.
6. Twin-Pointed: Has a point at each end and a single eye in the middle to be used with a stitching frame.
7. Easy-threading: has a split eye at the top, for easy threading as the name suggests.
8. Trolley: Attached to a ring it slips on the finger, and can be used as a laying tool.
Backings and Stabilizers:
Backings are important in any type of embroidery because by the amount of stability and support they provide often dictates the quality of the finished product. Here
are some common types:
1. Water soluble topping: Put over stitches-observing fabric types, which prevents stitches from sinking into the fabric.
2. Water soluble backing: Generally used for used for embroidering freestanding lace designs on it, or making cutwork.
3. Cutaway Backing – This type enables cutting the excess fabric with a pair of scissors.
4. Tearaway Backing – This type enables the excess to be torn away after fabric is embroidered.
About The Author: Embroidery HQ http://embroideryhq.com/ offers articles, tips and tricks about embroidery.
George Royal
Before taking up embroidery as an occupation or a hobby, you need to know the different types of important embroidery supplies and accessories that are available.
Also keep in mind that each type can be further divided into specific subtypes based on function and utility. Choose the right tools depending on your need, and
type of work.
The Hoop:
An embroidery hoop is a circular tool usually made of wooden material that is used to hold the fabric steady, providing support and stability to the fabric being
embroidered. Most hoops have brass screws that can be tightened or loosened if necessary, and come in various shapes and sizes. Popular types include -
1. Tubular Embroidery Hoops: The arms of the hoops are on the outside of the garment and connect to an inner hoop ring. The larger outer ring, on the other hand,
is on the inside of the garment. Normally used without the table top. These are the most popular embroidery hoops on the market.
2. Magnetic Embroidery Hoops: These hoops require magnetic assembly. They can be used with or without the tabletop and are typically designed for lightweight
and thin garments and fabrics.
3. Jacketback Embroidery Hoops: large wooden hoops that have strong holding power wood because of the wooden. To be used with the tabletop and Jacketback
holder.
4. Q-Mag Embroidery Hoops: These hoops use a combination mechanical or magnetic attach plate at two places, suitable for larger fabrics because of its stability.
Bobbin Thread:
A Bobbin is the spool that holds the thread. The top thread and the bobbin thread form the stitch. Pre-wound Bobbin threads are widely available and come in
different types and materials.
1. Continuous-Filament Polyester: Strong, thin, consistent, and does not leave behind any lint so it is the most popular type.
2. Cotton: It allows for a wide range of tension adjustments because of its texture.
3. Spun Polyester: Gaining popularity because of texture similarity with cotton.
4. Nylon: It is the strongest type but may be tough to adjust tension.
Embroidery Needles:
The type of needle used depends on the type of the embroidery, thread and fabric. Therefore the correct size and type of needle is important when browsing
embroidering supplies for your work. These are the basic types of embroidery needles:
1. Tapestry: Has a blunt tip with large eyes. Ideal for threading multiple plies of thread.
2. Milliners: Has small eyes, and typically used for surface embroidery techniques.
3. Sharps: Sharp pointed and small eyed standard needles.
4. Chenille: Has same characteristics with Tapestry needles except for the sharp point.
5. Beading: Long and thin needles generally meant for beadworks.
6. Twin-Pointed: Has a point at each end and a single eye in the middle to be used with a stitching frame.
7. Easy-threading: has a split eye at the top, for easy threading as the name suggests.
8. Trolley: Attached to a ring it slips on the finger, and can be used as a laying tool.
Backings and Stabilizers:
Backings are important in any type of embroidery because by the amount of stability and support they provide often dictates the quality of the finished product. Here
are some common types:
1. Water soluble topping: Put over stitches-observing fabric types, which prevents stitches from sinking into the fabric.
2. Water soluble backing: Generally used for used for embroidering freestanding lace designs on it, or making cutwork.
3. Cutaway Backing – This type enables cutting the excess fabric with a pair of scissors.
4. Tearaway Backing – This type enables the excess to be torn away after fabric is embroidered.
About The Author: Embroidery HQ http://embroideryhq.com/ offers articles, tips and tricks about embroidery.
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