Customer Acquisition Cost: Do you Know Yours?

Black and yellow cubes that spell out the letters CAC.

How much does it cost you to acquire a new customer? Most security companies don’t really know – but they should. If you’ve ever seen an episode of “Shark Tank”, one of the most common questions from the Sharks is: what’s your customer acquisition cost? It’s a key metric for any business, and one you…

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How Customer Service Impacts Attrition

Activating your security alarm

This month we have been focusing on security alarm customers. We have discussed the impact of customer service , how to retain customers and how to manage difficult customers. In today’s post we address how customer experience can impact attrition, turning a potential loss into a win-win for you and the customer. According to the US Census…

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5 Communication Tips to Keep Security Alarm Customers!

Think long term. It costs more to attract new security alarm customers than retain current ones. In fact, an often quoted statistic indicates that  it is 5-10 times more expensive to acquire a new customer than it is to keep a current one. Your customers are the reason you’re still in business. While it’s important to acquire new…

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The Impact of Customer Service on Your Business

Small businesses need to make customer support a priority.

Creating and managing a first-rate customer management system begins with the mindset of the owner and employees and their dedication to exceeding customer expectations. The payoff for these companies is huge: lower attrition, more referrals to new customers, more cross-sales and a longer average customer life. These all add up to faster growth, higher profits, and…

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