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Home Services Communication Ebook

November 1, 2020

Evolution of Home Services Communication: (With eBook)

Surprisingly, only 20% of unanswered calls result in voicemails. The rest become dead leads. People don’t want to leave a message and wait around to see if your business can help them or not. They want their problems solved right away. Instead of leaving a voicemail, most of today’s consumers will simply call the next service provider from an endless list of businesses.

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October 1, 2020

Powering a Productive CSR Team

Make it clear that you trust your CSRs to use discretion when it comes to solving basic customer service issues. When you feel confident your CSRs are well-trained and dedicated to your goals, give them the tools they need to reach informed decisions on their own.

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Customer Engagement Strategy

September 29, 2020

Why Web Chat Should be a Part of Your Customer Engagement Strategy

Did you know that more than half of consumers consider 24/7 communication a necessity for businesses and that consumer satisfaction with live customer service chat has been on the rise [...]

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Home Services Communication

September 3, 2020

What Today’s Trends Mean for Home Services Providers

Modern technological advancements are changing consumer behavior and the sales process. Gone are the days of simple sales calls that come from customers looking you up in the phone book. [...]

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September 1, 2020

Meeting Today’s Challenges with First Contact Resolution

Even though first contact resolution may be the perfect answer to maximizing and retaining customers, it’s difficult to execute. Not every company has the time and money to pull it off. It entails careful strategizing, hiring, training, 24/7 staffing, team management, and documentation.

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CSR for Home Services

August 25, 2020

Adapting your Customer Service Model for Home Services Providers

Download the Powering a Productive CSR Team eGuide to get the 6 customer service management best practices. From auditing your omnichannel response to upgrading your CRM tools, this eGuide will help you prepare to adapt your customer service model for success.

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August 20, 2020

Improve Cash Flow with Accounts Receivable for Home Services Providers

When customers are unable to use their preferred payment methods, like credit, debit, or ACH payments, it can create friction in the payment process. The more friction, the less likely it is you’ll be paid promptly.

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August 13, 2020

The Value of 24/7 Sales and Support

Nowadays, consumers want friction-free interactions on flexible timeframes. That means they expect businesses to offer streamlined sales and customer service day and night, including the weekends. The expectation is a positive customer experience that never sleeps.

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Voicemails Dead Leads Home Services

July 13, 2020

Voicemails Are Dead Leads! What Can You Do?

You work hard to market your home services business and bring in new leads. Interested consumers hear your catchy radio jingle, see the slick billboard that cost you a pretty [...]

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