5

Keep & Grow Customers

Email, reviews, referrals and loyalty so customers stay, spend and send friends.

Follow the Blueprint

Work through these 5 guides in order to complete Stage 5

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Explore 19 additional guides to expand your knowledge

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3 Simple Loyalty Ideas That Don't Need Software

Reward loyal customers without complex software. Easy loyalty program ideas that work for small businesses.

10 min
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Set Up Birthday/Anniversary Emails

Automate birthday and anniversary emails to customers. Build loyalty with personalised automated messages.

10 min
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Simple Referral Offer Ideas

Create referral incentives that work. Simple ideas for rewarding customers who send you new business.

10 min
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Thank and Acknowledge Your Referrers

Show appreciation to customers who refer you. Create a process for thanking referrers properly.

5 min
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Create Your Direct Google Review Link (Fast Guide)

Generate a direct link for customers to leave Google reviews. Make it easy for happy customers to review you.

5 min
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Handle Difficult Customers Online (4-Step Blueprint)

Handle complaints and difficult customers professionally online. Protect your reputation while resolving issues.

10 min
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How to Respond to Negative Feedback (Scripts)

Handle criticism and complaints professionally. Ready-to-use scripts for responding to negative feedback.

10 min
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Collect High-Impact Written & Video Testimonials

Gather powerful testimonials from happy customers. Learn how to request and collect written and video reviews.

10 min
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Show Reviews on Your Website & Socials (45 mins)

Display customer reviews where they matter most. Add social proof to your website and social channels.

10 min
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Keep an Eye on Your Online Reputation

Keep track of what people say about your business online. Set up simple reputation monitoring alerts.

10 min
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Help! I Got a Bad Google Review

Handle negative Google reviews professionally. Learn how to respond to bad reviews and protect your reputation.

5 min
beginner
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Check In With Past Customers (90-Day System)

Stay in touch with past customers to build loyalty. Simple check-in emails that keep you top of mind.

10 min
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