1.2.1 Flashcards
customer needs
In business terms a need is a problem which
customers could solve with the purchase of a
product or service
saving time and
money
Customer convenience means
saving the customer time and
effort in some way
Generating sales
It can do this through:
Lowering the price, Promoting the product through advertising,
Running a competition or other promotional activity. Improving the product.
There are other methods of generating sales which
depends on the product or service*
Business survival
If a business does not identify and
satisfy customer needs it will not
survive.
Does quality matter?
Ensuring quality means making sure that products are made
to a minimum standard or better. Good customer service is
valuable and can lead to increased sales.