My Service Depot | Tuesday, May 23, 2017
If a company isn’t flourishing, it’s declining. This truth comes as a harsh one for some business owners. The key to furthering your organization is to think aggressively, be proactive in your sales, and operate diligently with customer service. In one area or another, your company must constantly push forward.
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My Service Depot | Friday, May 19, 2017
When choosing a field service management software, comparing the different payment options available can make a critical difference in selecting one that best fits your company. Consider the affordability, value, and scalability of different payment models when making your decision.
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My Service Depot | Monday, May 15, 2017
“Well, I am interested, but that price seems high. Can you give me a better deal?”
Anyone who has sales experience in the HVAC industry has almost certainly heard these words (or others like them) while negotiating with a potential customer.
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My Service Depot | Tuesday, March 28, 2017
In any industry, key metrics help define the pathway to success, providing a snapshot of the success of your business. With many indicators to monitor, you must keep track of crucial figures, especially those based on customer satisfaction. In the field service industry, it’s also prudent to know how well your techs perform when out at remote job sites. Because you cannot possibly watch and observe technicians all the time, you must monitor the metrics that speak to their effort. Monitoring the right numbers closely will ensure your customers remain happy and that work occurs with the proper diligence. Not sure where to start or what numbers will give you the best information? Read on to learn more about five crucial metrics relevant to any field service company.
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My Service Depot | Wednesday, March 22, 2017
In business, there’s always room for growth. Your field service company makes no exception. Seemingly small adjustments to your work approach can have a significant impact on your bottom line. If you hope to grow your field service company’s revenue this year, consider the following tips and strategies.
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My Service Depot | Monday, March 6, 2017
When running the office side of a service company, customer records seldom occupy your attention. Between juggling work order requests, handling emergencies, scheduling technicians, and making sure that everything runs smoothly, what office dispatcher has time to worry about pristine customer files? It may seem like a low priority, but maintaining good customer records makes a vital difference. Unique and thorough information on your clients could positively impact many areas of your operations, especially in the field service industry. Consider the following tips on how to accurately use your customer information. Discover what information can help provide better service.
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My Service Depot | Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Field service businesses are always looking for new and innovative strategies to better market themselves. Your business may have tried direct mailers, advertising in a local newspaper, buying ad space in coupon magazines, creating radio ads, and other traditional forms of advertising to attract new customers. While many of these marketing channels can work effectively, sometimes each can consume a lot of time and effort—especially for a field service business.
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My Service Depot | Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Look around. All over the world, industries move to streamline every aspect of their business as part of the changing digital landscape. Medical industries keep patient records in a digital database. Financial industries create apps to help them do their taxes. Restaurants use self-ordering kiosks to process orders. No matter where you look, service software helps businesses succeed. Well, guess what? The field service management industry is no different.
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Ben Yackshaw | Monday, May 16, 2016
We all love the cloud, but over reliance can be a recipe for disaster.
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Ben Yackshaw | Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Field sales is a tough racket. With all the travel, appointments, forms, and presentation materials, keeping things organized can sometimes feel like a lost cause.
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