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Training > Furniture > The Principles of Consumer Law & Customer Service

Do you know your consumers statutory rights? Do you understand your obligations regarding repairs, replacements, refunds and goodwill?  

About this course

This course is designed to equip delegates with all information necessary to ensure that they are confident in delivering excellent customer service at all times, whilst also giving customer facing staff an insight into the essential legal issues surrounding typical furniture transactions from upholstery to fitted kitchens.

Delegates will also gain an understaning of the importance of retaining customers, particularly in light of the challenges facing many businesses within the current economic market.

What this course will cover

  • The legal basics of a contract statutory rights
  • The difference between legal obligations and goodwill policies
  • The most important aspects of customer service and how this relates to your job on a day to day basis
  • How it is possible to turn a customer's complaint into a positive experience. 
  • How to defuse potentially challenging situations when communicating with customers
  • Consolidation - Case study from The Furniture Ombudsmen 

Why should you attend

  • Perform better in your current job
  • Understand consumer law in practical terms
  • Avoid common mistakes and misunderstanding
  • Reduce the cost of dealing with customer complaints

Course information

Duration 1 day, 09:45 to 15:30 (lunch provided)
Cost £250 + VAT Member
£400 + VAT Non-member
Date 21 February
Location FIRA, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Speaker Dominique Le-Grand
Organisers The Furniture Ombudsman


To book your place, please contact us on 0845 653 2064 or email to discuss your requirements.   

In-house training

This course can be delivered in-house and tailored to suit your specific needs.

Members daily rate £750 (for up to 12 delegates) 
Non-members daily rate £1200 (for up to 12 delegates)

In-house training is subject to VAT and expenses   

                                       
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