Every service we provide is personally delivered, ensuring businesses receive genuine, honest feedback and practical advice that can be applied immediately.
Our training and mystery shops are based on real customer interactions, not theory. We focus on what actually happens in your business and how to make meaningful improvements.
We believe in giving clear, honest insights, even when it’s uncomfortable. Trust is at the core of great customer service and great consultancy.
Our goal is not just to identify problems but to create long-term improvements that strengthen your customer relationships and your business success.
At Customer Service Excellence, we believe great service is not complicated, it just needs to be done right. We work closely with businesses to help them see what their customers see, combining real mystery shopping with hands-on training that is simple, honest and effective. Every session is delivered personally, with clear actions that build trust, improve loyalty and deliver real results. Our mission is to help you create loyal customers through exceptional experiences.
At Customer Service Excellence, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all training. Every business is different, and every customer interaction matters. We combine real mystery shopping, honest feedback and practical training to help you deliver customer experiences that build trust, drive loyalty and strengthen your reputation.
Founder Ross Cowan personally delivers every service, ensuring businesses receive clear, tailored insights they can act on immediately. From retail to hospitality, car sales to call centres, we focus on the details that matter most to your customers.
We don’t outsource, we don’t sugar-coat, and we don’t leave you with theories. We give you actionable steps that work.
12 Billion pounds is lost every year due to poor customer service. This can be through refunds, free meals, complaints and missed business.
13% of customers who have a bad experience will share that with around 15 people. If you have a table of 4 who all have a bad experience and share it, you could have 64 people who now wont visit your restaurant.
Luxury retail etiquette failures: Recent social media reports highlight increasing incidents of rudeness, elitism and even discriminatory "door policies" in high‑end stores, damaging brand reputation.
Rising staff burnout is degrading service quality: A survey from August 2024 found that low morale, high turnover and stress are causing a deterioration in guest service across UK hospitality venues.
17 % of motor‑sales disputes cite poor service: In 2024, one‑fifth of used‑car complaints submitted to The Motor Ombudsman related specifically to customer‑service failings.
Frustration runs deep with long delays: A Guardian article from April 2025 noted that 78 % of UK consumers feel frustrated when contacting customer‑services, with many spending up to 41 minutes per week trying to resolve issues results.
See Your Business Through Your Customer’s Eyes
Our Mystery Shop product is designed to give you a clear, honest picture of how your customer service performs day-to-day.
It starts with a conversation. I meet with owners and managers to fully understand your business, your challenges, and where you feel service might be falling short.
From th
See Your Business Through Your Customer’s Eyes
Our Mystery Shop product is designed to give you a clear, honest picture of how your customer service performs day-to-day.
It starts with a conversation. I meet with owners and managers to fully understand your business, your challenges, and where you feel service might be falling short.
From there, I personally carry out 3 mystery shop visits within 7 days, focusing on the key areas we’ve identified. This isn’t a tick-box exercise, it’s a real-world assessment from your customers’ point of view.
You’ll then receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report highlighting:
What your team is doing well
Where improvements are needed
Honest, practical recommendations for change
From there, you have clear next steps. I can support you further with tailored training programmes designed specifically to address the findings, strengthen your customer experience and help your business grow through better service.
Fast. Honest. Actionable.
Training That Fits Your Business
Our customer service training is built to give your team the tools, confidence and understanding they need to deliver outstanding service every day.
Whether you're looking to build strong foundations, develop your team’s skills, or take service to a higher level, we offer flexible training programmes to sui
Training That Fits Your Business
Our customer service training is built to give your team the tools, confidence and understanding they need to deliver outstanding service every day.
Whether you're looking to build strong foundations, develop your team’s skills, or take service to a higher level, we offer flexible training programmes to suit your needs:
Build – Create strong service basics, perfect for new teams or businesses who want to set clear customer service standards.
Grow – Develop your team’s confidence in handling customer needs, communication, feedback, and trust-building.
Accelerate – Sharpen existing skills, tackle more advanced customer situations, and embed a service culture that delivers long-term loyalty.
Each session is fully tailored, engaging and built around real-world situations your staff face daily. We focus on practical techniques, clear examples, and interactive learning that staff can apply straight away.
If you require more in-depth or fully bespoke training tailored entirely to your business, this can be arranged as a custom programme, with pricing agreed based on your specific requirements.
Practical. Personal. Proven.
Personalised Support. Practical Results. Full training courses may not always be required so here is our 121 coaching. You just need someone to sit alongside you, look at your business, and give you clear, honest advice. That’s where my 1-1 customer service coaching comes in.
We’ll work together to:
Review your current customer service a
Personalised Support. Practical Results. Full training courses may not always be required so here is our 121 coaching. You just need someone to sit alongside you, look at your business, and give you clear, honest advice. That’s where my 1-1 customer service coaching comes in.
We’ll work together to:
Review your current customer service approach
Identify areas to improve and strengthen
Build practical, step-by-step action plans
Develop confidence in handling complaints, feedback and tricky situations
Create a long-term service culture that delivers real business results
Every session is tailored to your business, your challenges, and your goals. This is hands-on, no-nonsense coaching designed to give you clarity, direction and confidence in how you manage your customer experience.
Simple. Personal. Effective.
Customer Service Excellence Advocate. Transforming Customer service interactions into lasting relationships. Building loyalty through exceptional experiences
Mon | 09:00 – 21:00 | |
Tue | 09:00 – 21:00 | |
Wed | 09:00 – 21:00 | |
Thu | 09:00 – 21:00 | |
Fri | 09:00 – 21:00 | |
Sat | By Appointment | |
Sun | By Appointment |