Drive growth through loyalty.

Delivering customer retention & engagement   strategies that outperform chasing new customers.

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8K

Happy customers to date

+40%

Average revenue per customer

5X

Cheaper than chasing new customers

Our services

We've delivered successful customer retention strategies to businesses in:


  • Professional Services
  • Trade industries and manufacturing
  • Retail and e-commerce
  • Health and Wellness
  • Finance and technology


We're excited to work with businesses of all shapes and sizes. Get started and email us.


Sales, Offers &

Loyalty programs

Engagement, Scripts

& Content

Customer Journeys

& Automation

Insights, Opportunities

& Growth

Your customer co-lab team

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We're a team of customer retention and engagement consultants based in Sydney, operating Australia-wide. With decades of experience, we've got the market know-how to help companies from every industry drive more growth with your existing customers.


So you're in good hands.

We'll help your business grow

A 2% increase in customer retention has the same effect on profits as cutting costs by 10%.


Meanwhile chasing new customers through marketing and SEO is expensive.

1. Sales & offers

Creating a loyal customer base is essential for sustainable growth. We develop targeted customer retention strategies to ensure your customers keep coming back.


  • Develop effective upsell, cross-sell and repeat-sale strategies to maximise customer value at each interaction.
  • Implement tailored loyalty and referral offers to boost customer retention and attract new business.
  • Create personalised incentive programs that keep customers engaged and enhance their lifetime value.


Sales meeting photo illustrating effective customer engagement strategies for small business growth and success.
Examples of engagement content for small businesses: email templates and social media strategies to boost retention

2. Engagement & Content

We launch customer loyalty strategies with compelling email templates, call scripts, and scheduling. Captivate your customers with branded and tailored content.


  • Design compelling email templates, call scripts, and social media content to deepen customer engagement.
  • Deliver expertly crafted content for upselling, cross-selling, and fostering customer engagement.
  • Provide training for teams on relationship-building techniques to improve your customer experience.

3. Customer Journeys & Automation

Optimise your customer engagement from acquisition to repeat sales with mapped and automated customer journeys. Streamline and scale your customer interactions.


  • Map out and automate customer journeys to optimise engagement from acquisition to repeat sales.
  • Implement CRM systems, automation, and scheduling for consistent, efficient communication.
  • Set up engagement calendars and automated touchpoints to keep customers connected and engaged.
Customer journey map visual: key touchpoints and strategies to enhance customer experience for small business owners
Analytics overview dashboard showing KPIs for customer engagement and retention tailored for small businesses

4. Insights & Growth

Unlock business potential by establishing feedback channels through surveys, reviews, and complaint tracking. Use data to find opportunities.


  • Establish feedback channels through surveys, reviews, and complaint tracking to gather actionable insights.
  • Analyse data to identify trends, uncover pain points, and refine your customer experience.
  • Leverage insights to enhance loyalty program ROI, improve customer satisfaction, and drive business growth.
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6X

Repeat purchases

from loyals

77%

Referrals from

happy customers

7X

Cross selling to

connected customers

What people say about us?

Don't just take it from us

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House of Print,

Retail Manufacturer, 2023

“Working with Customer Co-Lab has been a game changer! Automating our customer journeys increased our average order size by 40% and cut down on admin time."

- Neil, Sydney

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McGloin Baker,

Engineering Consultants, 2024

"Big shoutout to the team at Customer Co-Lab! They rolled out our client scripts and email templates like pros. Plus, their training and scheduling tools have made a real difference for us!"

- Ben, Brisbane

Ecoplus testimonial highlighting successful customer retention strategy, driving repeat sales and growth

ECOPLUS Mechanical Services,

Commercial Air Conditioning, 2024

"Customer Co-Lab was super quick and walked us through everything. We’re seeing our clients coming back happy, and referrals have really picked up."

- Andrew, Sydney

FAQ

  • What is customer retention, and why is it essential for small businesses?

    Customer retention refers to the ability of a business to keep its existing customers coming back over time. It’s crucial for small businesses because retained customers spend more, cost less to maintain, and are more likely to refer others. In fact, improving retention by just 5% can increase profits by 25–95%, making it one of the most cost-effective ways to grow.


  • How does customer engagement lead to higher sales and loyalty?

    Engaged customers are more connected to your brand and more likely to purchase regularly. Through tailored communication, personalised offers, and proactive support, you create trust and satisfaction, leading to repeat purchases and word-of-mouth referrals—key growth drivers for small businesses.


  • Is customer retention better than focusing on new sales?

    Customer retention builds lasting relationships with reliable revenue streams. Acquisition requires constant spending on ads, SEO, and onboarding, while retention costs less and creates loyal customers who buy more often, refer others, and stay longer. A balances approach is the best option.


  • What are the best customer retention strategies for small businesses in Australia?

    Successful strategies include proactive onboarding, cross-selling, upselling, loyalty incentives, and timely communication. Tailored offers and helpful content can improve customer satisfaction while boosting sales. For example, at Customer Co-Lab, we’ve helped businesses achieve 40% repeat sales growth through retention-focused campaigns.


  • What are common customer engagement mistakes to avoid?

    Mistakes include overloading customers with irrelevant messages, neglecting feedback, and failing to personalise communications. Businesses that don’t address complaints proactively or offer value after the first sale risk losing customers to competitors.


  • Why should I choose Customer Co-Lab?

    Choose us because we’re not just experienced; we’re passionate about helping small businesses grow and retain their customers. Our expertise in customer engagement and retention strategies means we know what works. Plus, we genuinely care about your success!

  • How much will this cost?

    The cost will depend on your specific needs. A quick chat will help us align on your vision and tailor an accurate quote for your customer retention and engagement project. Let's chat about how we can make your business thrive!