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While on a mini-vacation to the “happiest place on earth,” I began looking at every aspect of Disneyland as a learning opportunity to improve my business. Why is it that Disneyland is “the happiest place on earth,” and how can you translate that experience into your startup?
From an employee standpoint to customer perspective, Disneyland is a win-win engagement empire. Here are six helpful hints to get your business to a whole new world, too.
Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of how fun it can be to have a great business interaction. From the infectious laugh of the barista at the corner coffee shop that makes your latte just a bit sweeter, to the friendly customer service person over the phone, little details make all the difference. Remember that if your customers can trust your word, your product is consistent, and there’s a little magic in the experience, you’ll transport them to new levels of happiness with you.
Nicole Smartt is the Vice President and co-owner of Star Staffing. She was awarded the Forty Under 40 award, recognizing business leaders under the age of 40. In addition, Nicole co-founded the Petaluma Young Professionals Network, an organization dedicated to helping young professionals strive in the business world. Nicole recently created her website, www.NicoleSmartt.com where she provides advice on workforce and careers, startups, and so much more!
The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
This article was originally published on StartupCollective.
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