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The Art of Adding On: Creating Value Through Smart Suggestions

The Art of Adding On: Creating Value Through Smart Suggestions

In any sales or service environment, one of the most underutilised opportunities is the add-on. Too often mistaken for sales in its pushiest form, the act of suggesting an additional product or service is actually an art. When practiced with the right intent,

How to be a good customer: the mystery shopper mindset

How to Be a Good Customer: The Mystery Shopper Mindset

When we talk about customer service, the spotlight almost always shines on staff. Baristas, cashiers, waiters, sales assistants, beauty therapists, call centres, all trained to greet us with enthusiasm, answer our questions, solve our problems, and go the extra mile. But there’s another

What We Won't Do: Above Benchmark's commitments and practices.

What We Won’t Do: Above Benchmark’s Commitments and Practices

In the mystery shopping industry, the pursuit of excellence hinges on more than just gathering data, it demands a meticulous approach that puts the customer at the centre. At Above Benchmark, our passion is helping clients achieve customer service excellence. We have crafted

Why mystery shopping works

Why Mystery Shopping Works: What Gets Measured Gets Improved

Businesses striving to differentiate themselves must gain a clear, unbiased understanding of how their service performs from the customer’s perspective. This is where mystery shopping comes into play: establishing a benchmark and consistently measuring the service. But from all the market research tools

Mystery Shoppers look like regular customers

Everything you need to know about becoming a Mystery Shopper

Occasionally one of the news programs will run a story on Mystery Shoppers, saying how it’s easy money, quoting three-figure payments and generally making us wonder why Gina Reinhardt bothers with mining when you can get paid to shop. So if it’s not

Valued and Respected_ Our Commitment to Our Mystery Shoppers

Valued and Respected: Our Commitment to Our Mystery Shoppers

At Above Benchmark, our mystery shoppers are the cornerstone of everything we do. We understand the vital role they play in providing valuable insights and feedback that help our clients improve their customer experience. As the most respected mystery shopping provider in Australia,

Unveiling the Hidden Value The Intangible Benefits

The Intangible Benefits of Mystery Shopping Programs

Everyone knows the tangible benefits of a Mystery Shopping Program. Every month, our clients and their team receive their mystery shopping report and reflect on the feedback, drawing comparisons to their other locations/franchises and their mystery shopping reports. It is immensely helpful to have